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Hendry County Thanksgiving Schedule
LaBelle, Fla. -- Most Hendry County government offices will be closed Wednesday, November 27 through Friday, November 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday with the exception of the following:
The Hendry County Tax Collector and Property Appraisers offices will close at 12pm(noon) on Wednesday, November 27 and be closed for the remainder of the week.
The Hendry County Clerk's office and Court system will be open for regular business hours on Wednesday, November 27 and be closed for the remainder of the week.
All County offices will resume regular business hours on Monday, December 2.
There will be no waste or recycling pick-up on Thursday, November 28. Residents whose regular waste pick up day is Thursday will be picked up on their next regularly scheduled pick up day which is Monday, December 2.
The LaBelle and Clewiston Transfer Stations will be closed on Thursday, November 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
The Transfer Stations will be open for regular business hours during the remainder of the week.
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Controversy Starts In Florida Over Fluoridated Water
Tallahassee, Fla.--State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo announced controversial guidance recommending against community water fluoridation due to the neuropsychiatric risk associated with fluoride exposure.
Fluoride is a naturally occurring chemical compound present in groundwater, fresh and salt water, rainwater, soil, plants, and foods. Community water fluoridation is the process of adjusting the amount of fluoride in drinking water to a level recommended to prevent tooth decay. Historically, community water fluoridation was considered to be a method to systemically, through ingestion, deliver fluoride to all community members.
Currently some municipalities across the U.S. and Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, and Sweden, have eliminated water fluoridation.
Today, fluoride is widely available from multiple sources, including topical fluorides, such as toothpaste, mouthwashes, and fluoride applications by dental providers. Evidence shows fluoride strengthens teeth, making them more decay resistant.
Florida's Sugeon General says, "Floridians should be aware of safety concerns related to systemic fluoride exposure including: Adverse effects in children reducing IQ, cognitive impairment, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Increased neurobehavioral problems in children whose mothers ingested fluoride during pregnancy. Accumulation of fluoride in the pineal gland, causing sleep cycle disturbance. Skeletal fluorosis, which could increase the risk of bone fracture. Potential risk of premature menarche in adolescent girls. Potential suppression of the thyroid gland by inhibiting iodine absorption."
"Due to the neuropsychiatric risk associated with fluoride exposure, particularly in pregnant women and children, and the wide availability of alternative sources of fluoride for dental health," the State Surgeon General recommends against community water fluoridation.
State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo said. "The previously considered benefit of community water fluoridation does not outweigh the current known risks, especially for special populations like pregnant women and children."
Based on self-reported data from 2023, it is estimated that more than 70% of Floridians on community water systems receive fluoridated water. To see if your community water system is included, please visit the Florida Department of Health's Public Water Systems Actively Fluoridating webpage.
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Older Driver Safety Awareness Webinar December 2
Working Together for Older Driver Safety Awareness Week 2024
Join the Florida Department of Transportation on December 2-6, 2024, as we observe Older Driver Safety Awareness Week! Safe Mobility for Life is dedicated to helping Floridians stay mobile and independent. Did you know that by 2045, one in four drivers in the U.S. will be 65 or older? Proactive planning today can make all the difference for safe mobility tomorrow.
As part of this important week, we invite you to join Safe Mobility for Life's Working Together Webinar on Thursday, December 5, at 2 PM EST. This interactive session will bring together stakeholders and advocates to explore strategies for achieving ZERO traffic fatalities and serious injuries.
Together, we will focus on supporting older adults to be proactive about safe driving, ensuring mobility and safety for all. Your participation will help us promote safe mobility for life while celebrating this national initiative.
Date: Thursday, December 5
Time: 2:00 PM EST
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Darius Redd Sentenced To Prison In Drug Trial
LaBelle (November 21, 2024) -- Darius Jamarcus Redd was adjudicated guilty and sentenced, to a total of 204 months in prison, followed by 24 months of community control, followed by 120 months of probation, for drug trafficking cases. He was also ordered to pay a $50,000 fine.
In May, the defendant was convicted of Trafficking in Phenethylamines -- 10 grams or more, Unlawful Use of a Two-way Communication Device, Sale of a Controlled Substance within 1,000 ft. of a Public Park, and Possession of Transportation Paraphernalia, following a trial in Hendry County.
Sentencing was for that case as well as a second drug case from 2022 and for violating probation in two previous drug cases.
Assistant State Attorneys Kyle Bermingham and Haylie Gutierrez handled the entire prosecution.
The Hendry County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Unit arrested Redd, known on the street as "DRedd," following an extensive undercover operation targeting illicit narcotics sales in the Clewiston area in 2022.
The defendant sold the drug "Molly," also known as "MDMA," twice while under surveillance. He sold the drugs from his vehicle, parked near an apartment complex. The complex is located near a county park, which led to the additional charge.
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Thursday, November 21, 2024
Truck Driver Arrested In Fatal Hit And Run Crash On US 27
MOORE HAVEN, FL. -- After an exhaustive criminal investigation, the Florida Highway Patrol Traffic Homicide Unit solved a hit and run fatal crash that occurred on 9/21/24 on US 27 and Boar Hammock Ranch Road in Glades County.
State Troopers identified Vehicle 1 as a 2022 Peterbilt Semi Truck with Trailer and on 11/20/24 arrested Driver 1 (Kimaini Jharon Holmes, age 35 of Ocala) for Leaving the Scene of a Crash Involving Death and booked him into the Glades County Jail.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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