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Until You Return Homewatch earns accreditation

Until You Return Homewatch has earned accreditation from the National Home Watch...

Guadalupe Center’s Tutor Corps Program earns global education innovation award

An innovative academic effort that has sent hundreds of first-generation college...

FSW’s Saturday Scholars: Success-Simplified

Recognizing the growing demand for a seamless blend of work and education...

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Wildlife & Environment

USACE announces availability of WERP draft PIR/EIS available for review and public comment

WERP will reestablish ecological connectivity from the northwest portion of the study area...

Enjoy some outdoor fun this holiday season, visit a UF/IFAS demonstration garden

Looking to do something inexpensive and outdoorsy this holiday season?

Water shortage warning issued for Lee and Collier Counties

The South Florida Water Management District issued a Water Shortage Warning for Collier and Lee counties …

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Schools

The Immokalee Foundation receives $25,000 grant from PNC Foundation to support student educational programs

The Immokalee Foundation recently announced the receipt of a $25,000 grant from PNC Foundation to support its Career Pathways program. This award-winning afterschool …

The League Club Awards The Immokalee Foundation $26,938

Naples, FL—04/24/24—The League Club awarded $26,938 to support The Immokalee Foundation’s educational programs by covering half the cost of a new student transportation van.

The Immokalee Foundation's Charity Classic Gala Raises $2.3 Million

The Immokalee Foundation has announced that their 2024 Charity Classic:

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Harvard Law School hails Fair Food Program as model for human rights

Monday, June 26, 2023

Thirty years ago, farmwork in Immokalee was laden with abuse at virtually every turn.

Seminole Casino Hotel celebrates summer with ‘21 Club’ restaurant specials

Friday, June 16, 2023

Beginning June 19, Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee is celebrating summer with new “21 Club” specials...

The Immokalee Foundation’s Class of 2023 is on the move

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

The Immokalee Foundation’s impact on the IHS Class of 2023 is significant.

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Agriculture

Enjoy Florida-grown foods at Thanksgiving and through the holidays

When you’re giving thanks this Thanksgiving, consider that much of your food grew in the Sunshine State...

UF hopes to speed solutions to citrus greening & other crop diseases

University of Florida scientists plan to utilize $2 million from an initiative...

FFVA announces Class 13 of emerging leaders program

Administered by the Florida Specialty Crop Foundation, the creation of the Emerging Leader Development Program...

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Nation & World

Baptism highlights second day of convention at Hertz Arena

Thousands will look on as Caleb joins other congregants who will also be fully immersed in the baptismal pool...

Nurses fight conspiracy theories along with coronavirus

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HURRICANE NEWS

- AAA provides insurance advice for Florida residents recovering from Hurricane Idalia
  
  The Auto Club Group is providing advice to help residents who may have suffered either wind or flood damage...
- DOH-Collier issues precautionary swim advisory
  
  The Florida Department of Health in Collier County is advising the public not to enter the water due to the possible increased risk...
- DCF released SNAP early due to Hurricane Idalia
  
  On Aug. 29, the Department of Children and Families (DCF) will be releasing SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits early...

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