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Two juveniles arrested on gun charges

After receiving information earlier this morning of the about the exchange of a firearm ...

FWC Report

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Division of Law Enforcement Weekly Report...

Hendry County Arrest Report

The following individuals were arrested on felony or DUI charges by HCSO, CPD, FHP, FWC...
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Keep LaBelle Beautiful event planned on April 20

Here ye, here ye, you Super Heroes who walk among us in plainclothes yet possess traits ...

Registration now open for the 24/25 Trailways Camp season

Trailways camp provides overnight camping experiences for adults with special needs.

USPS And USPIS continue nationwide campaign to combat postal crime

The U.S Postal Service (USPS) and U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) announced an update...
Agriculture
A significant portion of consumers are drawn to Florida’s iconic drink despite recent economic...
It’s called the “climate indicators tool,” the newest addition to AgroClimate, a web-based platform...
When Cameron Swallows heard his sister crying, he knew he had a big problem to solve.
Business Corner
Dobbins is a senior advisor for Collaboratory and has been involved with the foundation since 2009.
Dr. Clack has served as a board member since October 2022 and has extensive experience...
Catering to an up-to-the-minute, trend-setting LaBelle and Tampa clientele, ...
Top Trending Stories

The Second Bridge Group (SBG), a group of citizens formed to collect and share information about the proposed ...

LABELLE – Six million dollars for improvements to the LaBelle Fire Station and a firetruck, more than $12 million for the Port LaBelle Utility wastewater improvements, and $11 million for a …
A local entrepreneur was granted a special exception permit by the LaBelle Board of ...
Wildlife & Environment
Welcome to the April 2024 Hendry-Glades Audubon program series!
On April 4, 1923, the Trailblazers set out from Fort Myers towards Miami across the vastness of South Florida.
Looking for a way to show your support of Florida panther conservation?
Each year, the Florida Forest Service authorizes about 88,000 prescribed burns by landowners...
Government

The LaBelle Commission voted 5-0 during its March 14 meeting to move forward with a ...

LaBelle attorney Steven Ramunni told the Hendry County Commission road signs ...
At their Feb. 26 meeting, Glades County Commissioners voted to eliminate the code...
Schools

The competition adopts an “American Idol Style” feedback approach, with judges providing...

FORT MYERS -- LaBelle Elementary School Pre-K students enjoyed a trip to the Shell Factory in March. For more photos, see the school's page on Facebook ...
LABELLE -- The week before Spring Break, some Upthegrove Elementary School students earned  the reward of participating in a Chicken Volleyball ...
Health

Register to take a mental health first aid course

Learn how to support family, friends, and neighbors with a mental health first aid course.

Alzheimer Association provides virtual Caregiver Support Group

Join the virtual Caregiver Support Group provided by the Alzheimer Association on the first Thursday...

Affordable health screenings coming to Labelle

Residents living in and around the Labelle, Florida can learn about their risk...
Entertainment
The Backtrack Blues Band

Highlands Hammock announces March Blues Concert

The Backtrack Blues Band will bring their original, upbeat electric blues...
Rachel Faber; owner of Rachel's Plant Paradise in LaBelle [Photo by Miles Faber]

Gardening class offered at Barron Library

        What is the cost for people to attend?   No cost this is a free class.    Pre-registration …
Music Bingo and Trivia Night offered weekly in LaBelle. [Photo by Mona O'Bannon]

Music Bingo, Trivia Night weekly in LaBelle

Tuesday and Thursday nights just got a little more exciting in the City Under the Oaks ...
Traffic & Road Work
Opinion
This is Holy Week. Jesus knows his time on earth is ending, and throughout his...
One of the most widely read books of all time is “The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.”
What would you do if you knew you only had a short time to live?
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Baptism highlights second day of convention at Hertz Arena

Thousands will look on as Caleb joins other congregants who will also be fully immersed in the baptismal pool...

Nurses fight conspiracy theories along with coronavirus

State News
The FWC Division of Law Enforcement received their Excelsior Recognition plaque at the Feb. 19-23, Florida Police Accreditation Conference. Pictured left to right: Sheriff Billy Woods of Marion County, Capt. Dana Russell, Col. Brian Smith, Accreditation Manager Elizabeth Kamerick, Lt. Richard Doricchi and Stacy Lehman, Executive Director of the Florida Accreditation Office.

FWC Division of Law Enforcement achieves highest level of accreditation

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Division of Law Enforcement...
Bridge Streeet bypass options

SBG wants bypass feasibility study for SR 29 improvements

A second public workshop for the SR 29 improvements from CR 80A (Cowboy ...

AFTA calls for artists to submit work to All Florida Juried Exhibit

Categories for entry include: sculpture, painting (including oil, acrylic, collage, watercolor and mixed media), photography...
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