CDC to study fishing guides
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has tentatively announced plans to conduct a study on fishing guides to find out whether algal blooms on Lake Okeechobee are related to any health issues. The CDC plans to recruit about 50 fishing [...]
Hendry County hustles to be hurricane-ready
CLEWISTON — The Hendry County commissioners discussed some of the provisions for the looming [...]
Young trainer competes in Extreme Mustang Makeover
OKEECHOBEE — Tatum Bickel, 13, of Okeechobee signed up last December to participate in the 2019 [...]
Cannabis vs. cancer: Local doc says prospects exciting
OKEECHOBEE — Although medical cannabis has been prescribed for cancer patients in the United [...]
Gators take regional win over Colonial Christian
BELLE GLADE — It was a busy week at Glades Day High School. Academic awards were given out, [...]
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U.S. Sugar employees recognized for service
CLEWISTON — At a recent luncheon, U.S. Sugar CEO Robert H. Buker Jr. recognized seven employees working in the administration division for their [...] - More »
- Clewiston Goodwill closing June 22
- Airglades exec honored with award
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Young trainer competes in Extreme Mustang Makeover
OKEECHOBEE — Tatum Bickel, 13, of Okeechobee signed up last December to participate in the 2019 Ocala Extreme Mustang Makeover. She picked up a [...] - More »
- Oscar Lopez is no longer waiting for a kidney
- Okeechobee summer activity guide is online
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Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office searching for stolen excavator
OKEECHOBEE — An Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office press release stated that on May 22, a 2018 Kubota Mini Excavator on tracks was reported [...] - More »
- LaBelle man arrested on multiple drug charges
- Man’s Fruity Pebbles snacks confiscated during arrest
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Church hosts yard sale on Saturday; lots of other things to do in the community
Businesswomen to meet OKEECHOBEE — The Okeechobee Businesswomen’s Referral Network will meet on Friday, May 17, at Lakeside Grill, 1111 S. [...] - More »
- Brown Sugar festival includes parade
- TV food show segment filmed at Gatorama
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Hendry County hustles to be hurricane-ready
CLEWISTON — The Hendry County commissioners discussed some of the provisions for the looming hurricane season at their meeting May 14, [...] - More »
- Florida officials alarmed over plan to transport migrants to Florida
- Pahokee City Manager Williamson answers queries
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Cannabis vs. cancer: Local doc says prospects exciting
OKEECHOBEE — Although medical cannabis has been prescribed for cancer patients in the United States only to treat quality of life issues, [...] - More »
- Stop the bleed: You are the help until help arrives
- West Palm VA to hold open house for Women’s Health Week
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FWC explains rules for alligator hunting permits
Since 1988, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and its predecessor, the Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission, have [...] - More »
- Cattle are an important part of Florida economy
- Brighton Casino to stage hiring event
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CDC to study fishing guides
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has tentatively announced plans to conduct a study on fishing guides to find out whether algal [...] - More »
- Corps increases flow to Caloosahatchee
- Algae from Lake Okeechobee samples show no toxins
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OMF Participation Row featured local nonprofits
OKEECHOBEE — Fans attending the 2018 Okeechobee Music Festival, March 1-4 at Sunshine Grove in northeastern Okeechobee, had a chance to [...] - More »
- Warrior Center recycles camping gear left by festival fans
- Most residents supportive of Music Festival
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Mary Ann Martin reflects on Lake Okeechobee
CLEWISTON — As our group boarded Koby Kreiger’s bass boat Monday morning, March 11, for an outing to see Lake Okeechobee conditions firsthand, [...] - More »
- Letter to the Editor: New session, same old tricks
- Letter to the Editor: Colonel Kelly no-show in Clewiston disappointing
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Email hacking ruled out at LaBelle High
LaBELLE — There was some small relief last week for Hendry County school authorities investigating those recent high school senior pranks. At [...] - More »
- PMS hosts National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony
- SES congratulates Students of the Week
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Gators take regional win over Colonial Christian
BELLE GLADE — It was a busy week at Glades Day High School. Academic awards were given out, class night was convened for the 2019 seniors and [...] - More »
- Clewiston’s Donny Creagh signs letter of intent
- Pahokee High School track students win gold
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West Palm Beach VA to hold Memorial Day Service May 24
WEST PALM BEACH — The West Palm Beach VA Medical Center will host a Memorial Day service to remember and honor the men and women who gave their [...] - More »
- Before he was a legend, Gordie Peer was a Marine
- Vietnam Veteran Mike Spaulding spent his time loading bombs on planes
