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The Top of the Lake Art Festival includes chalk art. [Courtesy photo]
Top of the Lake Art Festival this weekend
The Top of the Lake Art Fest is planned Feb. 4 and 5 in Flagler Park. The festival will showcase fine art, artisian crafts, chalk walk street painting ... more
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Okeechobee Main Street is the site of the Arts and Culture Alliance Center located at 111 S.E. Second St.
Sample local restaurants in Taste of Okeechobee
Okeechobee Main Street will host Taste of Okeechobee in downtown Okeechobee on Saturday, Feb. 4 from 4 to 7:30 p.m. more
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Floridians grow hungry as they struggle to afford groceries
Many Floridians are experiencing symptoms of food insecurity, even those employed with median or higher household income... more
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Republican Club greets people at Catfish Festival
The Republican Club of Lake Okeechobee were at the famous Buckhead Ridge Catfish Festival enjoying the festivities. more
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Prevention program demonstrates potential to keep kids out of foster care
Communities Connected for Kids, the non-profit organization that oversees the child welfare community... more
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Okeechobee Presbyterian Church to hold White Elephant Sale Feb. 4
The Okeechobee Presbyterian Church, 312 N Parrott Ave, Okeechobee, will hold a White Elephant Sale on Saturday, Feb. 4... more
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Katrina Elsken shares her adventures with Historical Society
On Monday, Jan. 16, the Historical Society had the privilege of hearing Katrina Elsken speak on her recent cattle drive adventures... more
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Kiwanis Club meets with United Against Poverty
The Kiwanis Club of Okeechobee welcomed Sean Howald form the organization United Against Poverty at a recent meeting. more
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Cayuga Center helps pair kids with foster families
Elene Lowden from the Cayuga Centers was the guest speaker last week at the Kiwanis Club of Okeechobee meeting... more
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Student speakers Daniel Trejo, Kevin H, Liliana S and Lionisia were well received.
The Immokalee Foundation raises more than $1.8 million at their annual Charity Classic - The Dream Gala
For the first time in over three years, The Immokalee Foundation recently hosted its popular Charity Classic Gala . … more
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These empty apartments are located behind the Okeechobee Medical Park on U.S. 441 North.
Apartments sit vacant — awaiting their day in court
Despite Okeechobee’s desperate need for housing, one small housing complex remains empty, awaiting its day in court. more
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Dial 2-1-1 for community helpline
OKEECHOBEE – Need help and don’t know who to call? Call 2-1-1. more
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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
OKEECHOBEE – February is National Teen Dating violence Awareness and Prevention Month. “Relationship violence and intimate partner violence isn’t limited to adults,” … more
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Community rallies to help OHS auto shop win contest
The Okeechobee High School Brahman Auto Shop will be receiving some brand new shop equipment after winning a contest on Jan. 23. more
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Clewiston proactive in human trafficking awareness
The City of Clewiston is joining other Florida communities in fighting the war against human trafficking. more
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Clewiston Museum to hold annual fundraising dinner
The Clewiston Museum will hold their annual BBQ steak dinner on Saturday, Feb. 18. more
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'Coffee with the Chief' event at First Bank
The Clewiston Police Department will be hosting its "Coffee with the Chief" event at 8 a.m. on Jan. 26 at First Bank, 300 E. ... more
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Sadie Gaskins of LaBelle named to Harding University Dean’s List
Sadie Gaskins, a senior, studying molecular and cellular biology, is among more than 1,200 Harding University students... more
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Annual poster contest has begun
The Okeechobee Soil and Water Conservation District has announced its annual poster contest open to all... more
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Food truck discussions continue at LaBelle
The City of LaBelle is still tweaking its plans to allow food trucks at Barron Park, with the most recent adjustment being approved … more
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