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Airglades International Airport in Hendry County wants to become a big cargo hub for produce and flowers. However the FAA is putting approval of the idea on administrative hold, urging the promoters of the plans to find more investors.
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The Federal Aviation Administration has turned down another extension for the promoters of a huge international cargo hub in eastern Hendry County. The agency is putting the idea on administrative hold.

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