Inspiring Okeechobee: Eddie and Sheila Neal care about the children in their lives
OKEECHOBEE — Eddie and Sheila Neal, who own the Douglas Park Grocery Store have a reputation for taking the time to be there for the children in their lives — not only the ones in their family, but also the ones who cross their paths. Both of [...]
In Hendry, Airglades still clearing a few hurdles
CLEWISTON — Airglades International Airport LLC’s development of an additional South Florida [...]
Art & Wine Walk set for Saturday; see other community happenings
VFW 10539 to host events Big Lake VFW Post 10539, 3912 U.S. 441 S.E., will host the following [...]
Hendry County, title firm, Habitat announce drive
LABELLE — The Hendry County Board of Commissioners is assisting Habitat for Humanity of Lee and [...]
State allocation gone, Humanities Council issues appeal
ST. PETERSBURG — The Florida Humanities Council has been forced to significantly curtail its [...]
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In Hendry, Airglades still clearing a few hurdles
CLEWISTON — Airglades International Airport LLC’s development of an additional South Florida hub for import and export just west of Clewiston is [...] - More »
- Tax Collector’s Offices Experiencing System Outage
- Duda Farm Fresh Foods Inc. fined by OSHA
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Immokalee man receives serious injuries in Hendry County crash
LABELLE — A Florida Highway Patrol press release stated that at approximately 9:01 a.m. on Monday, June 24, a 1978 Chevrolet G30 van operated by [...] - More »
- Three residents receive injuries in Belle Glade fire
- Employers benefit from tobacco free worksite policies
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Crime Stoppers is searching for Jamariah Bouie
PALM BEACH COUNTY — Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County needs your help in locating Jamariah Bouie, 38, black, male, 5 feet 7 inches tall, 146 [...] - More »
- Woman asks 911 to make brother stop looking at her
- Local law enforcement will never call you for donations
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Second annual dance recital held at OMS
Grace Place, a dance studio located in Okeechobee, held its second annual dance recital on June 15 at Osceola Middle School. The event featured [...] - More »
- Boots, Burgers and Bikes event to benefit Big Brothers/Big Sisters
- Homemade boat race planned for July 6
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Hendry County, title firm, Habitat announce drive
LABELLE — The Hendry County Board of Commissioners is assisting Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry counties and other local organizations as [...] - More »
- State allocation gone, Humanities Council issues appeal
- Tensions run high at Okeechobee City Council meeting
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Susan G. Komen Florida to expand to Glades region in 2019
PALM BEACH COUNTY — On March 23, Susan G. Komen® Florida announced the expansion of its first-in-nation breast health navigation program for [...] - More »
- Physical therapist explains rehabilitation program
- Nonprofit applications now open for a share of $1 million!
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Human Interest
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Former Talkin’ Monkeys intern works in Uganda
HENDRY COUNTY — One of Dr. Deb Misotti’s alumni from the Talkin’ Monkeys Project in rural Hendry County is now in Uganda, carrying the education [...] - More »
- Inspiring Okeechobee: Attorney Jeffrey Fadley does all he can do every day
- NOAA predicts near-normal 2019 hurricane season
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4-Hers, airboaters honored for cleanup
4-H Sharpshooters and the Lake Okeechobee Airboaters Association were recognized for their efforts to clean up Lake Okeechobee as part of their [...] - More »
- Coastal communities expect sea to rise 2 feet by 2060
- Latest FDEP sample finds lake water safe
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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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A letter from a Floridian in the African jungle
From Talkin’ Monkeys to studying them up close BUSINGIRO, Uganda — I didn’t always want to study primates. In fact, back when I was in elementary [...] - More »
- Letter to the Editor: An open letter to those who love Okeechobee
- Letters to the Editor: Election 2020 and Praise in the Park
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Moore Haven FFA competes at state convention
ORLANDO — Glades County’s pride, the Moore Haven FFA Chapter’s Ag Issues Debate Team, took fourth place at the Florida FFA State Convention June [...] - More »
- Okeechobee officials agree to fund SROs
- Glades County honors Teachers of the Year
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Maldonado to compete in national tournament
OKEECHOBEE — Okeechobee’s Karina Maldonado is now on her way to Madison, Wis. to compete in the USA Boxing National Junior Olympics Tournament [...] - More »
- Machine Pitch All Stars head to state
- Clewiston Tigers to host 7-on-7 football tournament
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Veteran Culpepper went where he was told to go
OKEECHOBEE — Veteran Bryant Culpepper was born in Salinas, California, but after a visit to Florida when his grandfather was dying, his mother [...] - More »
- Veteran Jack Wolff wouldn’t trade his veteran’s life for anything
- Elks to host Veteran’s Stand Down June 15
