![The Cowboys with the second place overall trophies from the Lake Wales Invitational. [Photo courtesy LaBelle Athletics]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260401-131417-edb-Labelle%20weightlifting-slug.jpg)
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The LaBelle High School Cowboy weightlifting team closed out the regular season with a strong finish in Lake Wales on March 21.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/1/26 |
![This spring's license-free fishing weekend is on April 4 and 5 and invites residents and visitors to explore the many recreational freshwater fishing opportunities Florida has to offer. [Photo courtesy FWC]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260330-163230-fde-license%20free%20fishing.jpg)
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Mark your calendars for an opportunity to go freshwater fishing during the upcoming FWC license-free freshwater fishing weekend!
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News from FWC
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3/30/26
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The recreational and commercial spiny lobster harvest seasons in both state and federal waters will close on April 1 and reopen on Aug. 6.
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News from FWC
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3/30/26
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On March 30, PBR Teams announced plans for its second wave of expansion, with the league intending to grow from 10 to 12 teams for the 2027 season.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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3/30/26
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On March 14, the FWC hosted the National Archery in the Schools Program State Archery Tournament at the Alachua County ...
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By FWC
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3/24/26
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As the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Catch a Florida Memory continues its 10-year ...
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By FWC
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2/27/26
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On Jan. 25, boater Michael Deen of Waycross, Georgia, caught five bass weighing 24 pounds, 6 ounces, to win the ...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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1/26/26
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The later flights benefitted from Florida’s typical afternoon warm-up bite, but Emmanuel College’s ...
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By Bassmaster
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1/23/26
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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) saltwater angler recognition program ...
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By FWC
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1/20/26
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On Dec. 11, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Chairman Rodney Barreto ...
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By FWC
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12/12/25
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![The LaBelle Cowboys finished the regular season 10-0. [Photo courtesy Maurice McClain Sr. ]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20251119-144714-810-LaBelle%20football%20undefeated-slug.jpg)
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The Hendry County School Board recognized the LaBelle Cowboy varsity football team during their meeting on Nov. 18.
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By Richard Marion
Hendry County News | 11/19/25 |
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LABELLE -- Work on Forrey Park is going well according to a report shared at the Oct. 28 meeting of the Hendry County Board of Commissioners.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/30/25 |
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The Triple Threat Throwdown continues to be a cornerstone of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s...
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News from FWC
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10/10/25
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The recreational and commercial stone crab harvest season starts Oct. 15 and will remain open through May 1.
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News from FWC
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10/7/25
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