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It's gotten cold across Lee County, but it hasn't quite reached freezing. Temperatures in Collier County are expected to be in the mid 30s.

Phone Sales Calls, Auto Parts Among ComplaintS This Year LABELLE, FL. -- Unwanted telephone sales calls continue to be the top gripe for Florida residents, with more than 6,500 complaints filed with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in 2009.

These gifts should create the same excitement on Christmas morning. For the second consecutive day, holiday shoppers got more than they bargained for at a local Walmart.

How To Report Drunk, Aggressive And Dangerous Drivers LABELLE, FL. -- According to the Florida Highway Patrol, drunk driving is one of the deadliest crimes in Florida.

Florida Giving Help To Unemployed And Businesses LABELLE, FL. -- Governor Charlie Crist this week announced that the Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation, in partnership with the Florida Department of Children and Families, Workforce Florida Inc., and the Regional Workforce Boards, are launching a new program designed to bolster businesses and ...

Tests Show Some Surprises For Hendry County Drinking Water LABELLE, FL. -- Water quality tests made available by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection lists the chemicals and other substances that may be in your drinking water in Hendry county from water plants around the county from Clewiston to LaBelle.

Four-Hour Late Night Checkpoint Nabs 15 LABELLE, FL. -- Hendry county Sheriff's Deputies made some Saturday night arrests on State road 29 South during a unannounced traffic checkpoint set up just south of the city of LaBelle.

Bubinga ... wenge ... padauk ... cocobolo ... wormy chestnut ... pecky cypress ... Are you feeling the tingle yet? If you're a woodworker or furniture maker, these names probably get your creative juices flowing.

On November 20, 2009, Hendry County Sheriff's Office was contacted by the U.S. Postal Service after intercepting a suspicious mail package that was later found to contain approximately 11 pounds of marijuana.

Published: Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 10:52 p.m. SARASOTA - More than 450 cats are being relocated from a South Florida sanctuary to organizations throughout the state after a team led by the University of Florida's Shelter Medicine program declared the sanctuary "unable to provide an adequate ...

Four-Day Trial Ends With 6-Member Jury Finding Guilt LABELLE, FL. -- A five-female, one-male member jury begins deliberations at the Hendry County Courthouse in LaBelle this afternoon after hearing the State Attorney's arguments seeking a murder conviction of Joseph Shook.

Homes For Cats Wanted In LaBelle LABELLE, FL. -- The City of LaBelle Animal Control department has taken custody of hundreds of cats rescued from the closed cat rescue shelter on State Road 80 east of LaBelle.

Before proceedings were halted for lunch, the court heard from one last witness.

December 1st marks the beginning of brush fire season in SWFL. Division of Forestry Specialists say this is a great time to prepare your home to prevent fires.

Trial begins today in Hendry County for Joseph Shook, the Alva man accused of killing his estranged wife Melissa in 2007.

I, personally am thankful for my shadow, that lets me know I'm able to live in Florida's bountiful sunshine.

University Of Florida Organizing Massive Cat Rescue Effort LABELLE, FL. -- The City of LaBelle Animal Control department has accepted custody of approximately 600 cats following the closure of the Tenth Life Sanctuary in Hendry County located off State Road 80 east of LaBelle.

CLEWISTON: Animal rescue teams descended on a cat sanctuary in Hendry County. The NBC2 investigators were the first to break the story of unsanitary living conditions at the 10th Life Sanctuary.

Got Your Application In For A Census Job? LABELLE, FL. -- Congressman Tom Rooney announced today that the U.S. Census Bureau is accepting applications for temporary employment.

Follow Twitter For Latest Hendry/Glades Area Bargains LABELLE, FL. -- Looking for bargains in Hendry or Glades County? Sunday Morning News/Southwest Florida Online will post the latest store sale bargains on Twitter for the cities of LaBelle, Clewiston, and Moore Haven.