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Hendry County Newswire (Page 10)

Comprehensive Real-Time News Feed for Hendry County, FL. (Page 10)

Results 181 - 200 of 351 in Hendry County, FL

  1. Stevens Guilty In Grisly Murder-Arson CaseRead the original story

    Jan 26, 2013 | Southwest Florida Online

    Dead Man With Bound Hands And Feet Found Inside Burning Mobile Home LABELLE, FL. -- A Hendry county jury has determined Vernon Dwayne Stevens is guilty of the 2007 murder/arson charges that left a 60-year old man dead in a mobile home in rural Hendry ...

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  2. Tomatoes price spike hinges on trade pactRead the original story

    Jan 26, 2013 | The News-Press

    ... It's not going to impact consumers because a lot is lost in prices between distributors." Gene McAvoy, a Hendry County vegetable extension agent, said prices may go up in coming months, but he doesn't believe they will double. "The report is very ...

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  3. First Walmart FLW Tour Event Of Season To Visit Lake Okeechobee?Read the original story

    Jan 25, 2013 | FishingWorld

    ... Lake Okeechobee presented by Mercury Feb. 7-10. Hosted by Roland & Mary Ann Martin's Marina & Resort and the Hendry County Tourism Development Council, the tournament will feature a full field of the world's best bass pros and co-anglers casting for ...

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  4. Orange Hauling Semi Driver Falls Asleep - Rolls OverRead the original story

    Jan 24, 2013 | Southwest Florida Online

    A semi tractor-trailer hauling oranges overturned as it was traveling north on State Road 29 in Hendry County south of LaBelle. 1 comment

  5. Appeals court denies request to block FPL plantRead the original story

    Jan 24, 2013 | Marco Eagle

    ... A Florida appeals court Wednesday denied a second attempt by the Seminole Tribe of Florida to quash a 2011 Hendry County ordinance that would enable FPL to build a massive power plant on 3,127 acres of panther habitat near its reservation. "Though ...

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  6. Hendry County death investigationRead the original story w/Photo

    Jan 21, 2013 | WINK-TV Fort Myers

    ... tion, they discovered some of his personal items were missing. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Hendry County Sheriff's Office at 863-805-5000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS (8477).

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  7. Investigation Into 66-Year Old Man's DeathRead the original story

    Jan 21, 2013 | Southwest Florida Online

    ... are looking into the death of 66-year old Boisy E. Jackson of 1019 Louisiana Ave., Clewiston, Florida. Hendry County Deputies responded to Boisy's home after getting a call from his employer who was concerned about him after he didn't show up for ...

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  8. Read CommentsRead the original story

    Jan 19, 2013 | The Daily Commercial

    Lake County finished 2012 with its lowest unemployment rate in December, which followed two straight months of the second lowest jobless figures.

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  9. Southwest Florida jobless numbers continue nose diveRead the original story

    Jan 19, 2013 | The News-Press

    Hiring for hotels, stores and restaurants pushed unemployment lower across Southwest Florida in December, according to state data released Friday.

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  10. Hendry Road Construction Projects UnderwayRead the original story

    Jan 18, 2013 | Southwest Florida Online

    The Florida Department of Transportation notes the following construction projects underway affecting motorists in the Hendry county area: US 27 from Palm Beach County Line to Flaghole Road: Maintenance permit project --- Crews will be working on the shoulder of the roadway, reshaping and sodding areas.

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  11. East County Water Control District works on improving infrastructureRead the original story

    Jan 16, 2013 | The News-Press

    ... navigational and water management practices in Lehigh Acres (eastern Lee County) and the western portion of Hendry County. In addition to the culvert crossing, he District maintains 22 bridges, 66 water control structures and maintains 1298 preserve ...

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  12. Road Construction In Hendry County This WeekRead the original story

    Jan 13, 2013 | Southwest Florida Online

    Construction activities this week in Hendry county include: US 27: From Palm Beach County Line to Flaghole Road: Maintenance permit project --- Crews will be working on the shoulder of the roadway, reshaping and sodding areas.

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  13. Middle school teacher accused of batteryRead the original story w/Photo

    Jan 11, 2013 | WINK-TV Fort Myers

    ... a student claimed Parker twisted their arm. The alleged incident happened on Tuesday during sixth period. Hendry County deputies say the student told them they didn't have a book to read, so Parker got mad, grabbed the student's arm, and pulled them ...

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  14. Are Red Light Cameras Effective? Not So MuchRead the original story w/Photo

    Jan 11, 2013 | Southwest Florida Online

    ... es, while 56% of the agencies experienced a total reduction in crashes at red light camera intersections. In Hendry County, the city of Clewiston has red light cameras. This week they logged 54 red light violations. Photo Credit: Clipdude Full Report

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  15. United Airlines stops shipping primates for animal testingRead the original story

    Jan 10, 2013 | FOX 4 Now

    ... Florida company $1.3 million in stimulus money to buy monkeys for flu virus experiments. Tucked away in Hendry County, down long dirt roads, is a company called Primate Products. They import animals from all over the world for scientific testing and ...

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  16. Sheriff Says "No Threat" To School After RumorsRead the original story

    Jan 10, 2013 | Southwest Florida Online

    Planned Intruder Drill At School Alarms Community CLEWISTON, FL. -- Hendry County Florida's Sheriff Steve Whidden reported this afternoon that there was "no threat to students" after rumors and Facebook postings appeared today about an incident as a Clewiston school.

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  17. Group Of Five Arrested In Burglary-Grand TheftRead the original story

    Jan 8, 2013 | Southwest Florida Online

    Hendry County Deputy Arrests Three Youths And Adults For Burglary LABELLE, FL. -- On Tuesday January 1, 2013, at approximately 6:00 am Deputy N. Krause was beginning his shift in the area of Oak Haven Drive, in LaBelle, Florida, when he observed three males wearing dressed in dark clothing and jackets walking through the yards.

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  18. Shots Fired In Direction Of DeputiesRead the original story w/Photo

    Jan 8, 2013 | Southwest Florida Online

    On Tuesday, January 1, 2013, at approximately 8:30 pm, Hendry County Deputies were called to the area of 815 Evans Road in reference to a suspicious person.

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  19. 11th annual Myers, Brettholtz & Company nonprofit seminar announcedRead the original story

    Jan 7, 2013 | Naples Daily News

    ... CEO of the Southwest Florida Community Foundation and Cliff Smith, president of United Way of Lee, Glades & Hendry County. There will also be panel discussions with various nonprofit leaders including Susan Acuna, Literacy Council Gulf Coast, Beth ...

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  20. Dense fog expected in Hendry County, interior Collier until 9 a.m. SundayRead the original story

    Jan 6, 2013 | The News-Press

    The National Weather Service has issued a warning that areas of dense fog will affect Hendry County and interior Collier County through the night until 9 a.m. Sunday with visibility restrictions of less than a quarter of a mile.

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