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Commissioners approve contractor for mental health addition to Hendry County Government Complex
At the regular meeting of the Hendry County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, June 9, the board approved negotiations.... more
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Summer reading challenge
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, Second Lady Usha Vance invites students in grades K–8 to take part in her Summer Reading Challenge... more
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Country Oaks Elementary School students make their pitch to make the Cattle Egret the official bird of LaBelle. [Photo courtesy LaBelle Commissioner Hugo Vargas]
City of LaBelle selects Cattle Egret as Official Bird of LaBelle
Students from Country Oaks Elementary School were in attendance at the May 14 LaBelle City Commission meeting to make their case for which bird should be selected to represent the City of LaBelle more
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The month-long campaign begins on Monday, June 1. [Photo by Daniel Afzal]
USPS shares vital safety guidance to help pet owners protect mail carriers
Last year, U.S. Postal Service employees suffered more than 5,200 dog attacks. more
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Map of the proposed zoning for new 58-home community in LaBelle.
Rezoning requested for 58-home residential community in LaBelle
A rezoning was requested at the regular meeting of the Hendry County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, May 26, to authorize.... more
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Upset citizen expresses frustration at Hendry County Commission meeting
One of the public commentors at the regular meeting of the Hendry County Commission on Tuesday, May 26... more
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Each year, USPS designates the third week of May as Mailbox Improvement Week to encourage homeowners with box-on-post-delivery to examine and, where necessary, improve their mailbox appearance and functionality. [Photo courtesy USPS]
USPS celebrates National Mailbox Improvement Week
This Mailbox Improvement Week (May 18-24, 2026), the United States Postal Service (USPS) is reminding Americans everywhere to inspect ... more
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Master concept plan for Jahna Sand Mine
Board postpones public hearing for Jahna Sand Mine
The Jahna Sand Mine public hearing that was to take place at the meeting of the Hendry... more
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Hendry County Commission holds budget workshop
The Hendry County Commission held a budget workshop before its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 28... more
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LABELLE — Hendry County Commission declared April Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month at their April 28 meeting. Many in attendance wore blue in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Hendry Commission declares April Child Abuse Prevention Month
At the regular meeting of the Hendry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, April 28, the board declared... more
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FDOT announces temporary closure of LaBelle drawbridge 
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will have a temporary closure tonight on State Road (S.R.) 29 on the LaBelle drawbridge due to bridge repairs. more
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This map shows the proposed boat ramp location for Caloosahatchee River.
Board discusses proposal for new boat ramp for Caloosahatchee River
At the April 14 meeting of the Hendry County Board of Commissioners Planning and Community Development Director... more
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Last-minute filing tips, resources available to help taxpayers who still need to file
The Internal Revenue Service reminds last-minute tax filers that the April 15 tax deadline is next week. more
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IRS reminds taxpayers to act now to file, pay, or request an extension
With the April 15 tax deadline fast approaching, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that there is still time to file their federal income tax return ... more
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Artemis II crew members (from left) CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, and NASA astronauts Christina Koch, Victor Glover, and Reid Wiseman walk out of Astronaut Crew Quarters inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building to the Artemis crew transportation vehicles prior to traveling to Launch Pad 39B as part of an integrated ground systems test at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday, Sept. 20, to test the crew timeline for launch day. (Photo by Kim Shiflett/MASA]
10-day Artemis mission to launch from Kennedy Space Center
Artemis II is NASA’s first crewed mission under the Artemis program and will launch from the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. more
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Commission approves amendment to define inoperable vehicles
At the meeting of the Hendry County Commission meeting on Tuesday, March 24, the board unanimously voted and approved... more
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Time is running out to claim $1.2 billion in refunds for tax year 2022
The Internal Revenue Service today announced that over 1.3 million people across the nation have unclaimed refunds ... more
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iVoterGuide provides in-depth coverage of March 24 special general election candidates
TALLAHASSEE — Special general elections hold greater significance due to typically lower voter turnout, meaning each vote carries more weight ... more
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Hendry Commission continues discussion of 'inoperable vehicles'
At the regular meeting of the Hendry County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, March 10... more
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Dirty Dozen tax scams: IRS reminds taxpayers to watch out for dangerous threats
On March 5, the Internal Revenue Service announced its annual Dirty Dozen list of tax scams for 2026 that threaten ... more
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