Inspiring Clewiston: Dorothy Sims-Gilbert still stands strong
CLEWISTON — Some people are born into difficult circumstances and use those circumstances to justify bad choices. Others, like Dorothy Yvonne Sims-Gilbert, choose to rise above those circumstances, and change the world around them. Mrs. [...]
Haul seine nets may have caused fish kill
OKEECHOBEE — A video posted on Facebook by angler Kail Stevens on June 21 shows dead bass [...]
Scientists, anglers want more Lake O testing
OKEECHOBEE — Scientists, anglers and Lake Okeechobee residents would like to see more testing [...]
Veteran Glenn served on a helicopter ambulance
OKEECHOBEE — Veteran John Glenn, pastor of Freedom Ranch, was born in San Diego, Calif. His [...]
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 [...]
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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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Airglades execs working on airport deal details
LABELLE — The Hendry County Board of Commissioners learned at its meeting June 18 that Airglades International Airport LLC’s target date is Sept. [...] - More »
- Inspiring Clewiston: Dorothy Sims-Gilbert still stands strong
- The Bowies believe life is an adventure
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Reckless driving allegedly caused by sexual act
OKEECHOBEE — After the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office received two calls pertaining to a black Range Rover being driven crazily, a man was [...] - More »
- Okeechobee police officer struck by car
- Man sought in Montura shooting
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Lake area communities celebrate Independence Day
Okeechobee• The annual Minimal Regatta will be held on Thursday, July 6, at the . Gates will open at 3 p.m., races begin at 4 p.m., and the [...] - More »
- Second annual dance recital held at OMS
- Boots, Burgers and Bikes event to benefit Big Brothers/Big Sisters
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Liens for unmowed lawns in Hendry County soon to get costlier
CLEWISTON — Even while accelerating their move toward establishing a special magistrate for code enforcement, the Hendry County Board still [...] - More »
- Hendry County, title firm, Habitat announce drive
- State allocation gone, Humanities Council issues appeal
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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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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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Haul seine nets may have caused fish kill
OKEECHOBEE — A video posted on Facebook by angler Kail Stevens on June 21 shows dead bass scattered on the surface of Lake Okeechobee near [...] - More »
- Scientists, anglers want more Lake O testing
- 4-Hers, airboaters honored for cleanup
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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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OHS leads in candidates for new trade school
CLEWISTON — During the 2018-19 school year, representatives from U.S. Sugar traveled all around Lake Okeechobee visiting schools ahead of the new [...] - More »
- Moore Haven FFA competes at state convention
- Okeechobee officials agree to fund SROs
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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 Glenn served on a helicopter ambulance
OKEECHOBEE — Veteran John Glenn, pastor of Freedom Ranch, was born in San Diego, Calif. His father was in the Navy, and the family moved to [...] - More »
- Veteran Culpepper went where he was told to go
- Veteran Jack Wolff wouldn’t trade his veteran’s life for anything
