Caloosa Belle

08/21/2025

🌟 Calling all chess enthusiasts! 🌟 Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned pro, the Barron Library Chess Club welcomes you! 🧩 Join us every Monday from 5-6:30 PM.

🎲 Chess tutoring is also available for those looking to improve their skills. Best of all, the club is free and open to the public, so bring your friends and family along! ♟️ Let's checkmate together. See you there!

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08/21/2025

Obituary ...
https://www.lakeonews.com/stories/beverly-upthegrove,79460?

Beverly Upthegrove, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and beloved teacher, passed away with family by her side, in the early morning hours of August 3, 2025, leaving …

08/21/2025

Wildfire in the Everglades has spread to 42,000 acres
https://www.lakeonews.com/labelle/stories/everglades-wildfire-grows-to-42000-acres,80163?

BROWARD COUNTY – A wildfire in the Everglades had grown to 42,000 acres on Aug. 21, and was 10% contained ...

08/21/2025

Petition calls for return of Hurricane Cakes ...
https://lakeonews.com/stories/petition-asks-publix-to-bring-back-hurricane-cakes,80151?

As Floridians keep a close watch on hurricane updates and gather supplies in anticipation of potential storms, some yearn for the sweet comfort of the Hurricane cakes once sold by Publix Bakeries.

08/19/2025

Arrests ...
https://www.lakeonews.com/stories/hendry-county-arrest-report,80022?

The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges by the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office...

08/19/2025

Gas prices
https://www.lakeonews.com/stories/aaa-florida-gas-prices-remain-within-a-familiar-range,79971?

TAMPA — Florida drivers saw a bit of gas price whiplash last week, but overall prices stayed within a familiar range. The state average fell to a weekly low of $3.01 per gallon early in the …

08/18/2025

Have you seen a rainbow snake?
https://lakeonews.com/stories/fwc-seeks-sightings-of-rare-rainbow-snakes,79974?

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is asking the public to report sightings of the elusive...

08/16/2025

Celebrate beekeepers!
https://lakeonews.com/stories/florida-beekeepers-thriving-thanks-to-business-accelerator,79895?

As National Honey Bee Day approaches this Saturday, Aug. 16, beekeepers are celebrating the buzzing pollinators

08/16/2025

Road work planned ..
https://lakeonews.com/stories/hendry-county-road-watch-report-for-week-of-aug-17-23,79905?

The following column is the Road Watch report for Hendry County for the week beginning Sunday, Aug. 17...

08/15/2025

SFWMD discussed improvement of SAV and water quality
https://www.lakeonews.com/labelle/stories/lake-okeechobee-critical-vegetation-regrowing,79900?

Lake Okeechobee submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) is growing and water quality is improving ...

08/15/2025

Python challenge winner caught 60 snakes in 10 days ...
https://lakeonews.com/stories/fwc-announces-results-and-winners-of-the-2025-florida-python-challenge,79888?

On Aug. 13, the FWC and partners announced the final results and winners of the 2025 Florida Python Challenge™.

08/15/2025

Ortona Lock use limited ... https://lakeonews.com/stories/attention-boaters-usace-announces-25-foot-width-restriction-at-ortona-lock,79887?

There is a 25 Foot Width Restriction at Ortona Lock until further notice.