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Located in central and southern Florida, the 451,000 acre lake and 154 mile long waterway extends from the Atlantic Ocean at Stuart, to the Gulf of Mexico at Fort Meyers. The waterway runs through Lake Okeechobee and consists of the Caloosahatchee River to the west of the lake and the St. Lucie Canal east of the lake.
Okeechobee waterway Route 2 closed due to vegetation in the channel at Torrey Island
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is advising commercial and recreational vessels Route 2 at Torrey Island is closed... more
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United Way of Hendry Glades announces campaign co-chairs
United Way of Hendry and Glades is pleased to announce the co-chairs for the 2023-2024 United Way Campaign. more
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Dr. Barbara Mundy and Bob Beville will be kicking off this year’s United Way campaign at the LaBelle Civic Center on Nov. 16.
United Way of Hendry Glades announces campaign co-chairs
United Way of Hendry and Glades is pleased to announce the co-chairs for the 2023-2024 United Way Campaign. more
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Keep your kids safe and healthy this Halloween
Fall festivities and trick-or-treating come with many temptations and goodies being offered. more
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Three years in, CarePortal holds door open to new opportunities
CarePortal, a wish-request system supported by a network of local churches, has been fully implemented in Okeechobee... more
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Okeechobee city offices close on Veterans Day
The offices at City Hall and the administrative offices of the Police Department will be closed... more
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Keep your pet’s safety in mind this Halloween
As children gear up to go trick-or-treating and adults pick out costumes... more
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NFPA reminds the public to celebrate Halloween with fire safety in mind
According to NFPA data, candles accounted for an annual average of 7,400 home fires... more
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Calling all artists
CALLING ALL LOCAL ARTISTS! You are invited to a private artists' mixer & meeting. more
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Pictures from the OHS Homecoming parade
Students from the Okeechobee Freshman Campus and Okeechobee High School took part in the Homecoming parade in Okeechobee on Oct. 19. more
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Vendors sought for Christmas festival
OKEECHOBEE -- Okeechobee Main Street seeks vendors for the annual Christmas Festival, planned for Saturday, Dec. 9 ... more
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The City of Okeechobee lit up the giant Christmas tree in the park next to city hall on Nov. 29. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Main Street plans Festival of Trees
OKEECHOBEE -- Okeechobee Main Street's Fifth Annual Festival of Trees is planned for Nov. 15-18 at the Arts & Cultural Alliance Center, more
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OKEECHOBEE -- 4-H Agent Paula Daniel recently presented 4-H Volunteer Linda Syfrett the 35 year Sapphire Clover Award in recognition of her many years of 4-H volunteer service and advocacy for our local youth.  [Photo courtesy Okeechobee County Extension Office]
Syfrett honored for service to 4-H
OKEECHOBEE -- 4-H Agent Paula Daniel recently presented 4-H Volunteer Linda Syfrett the 35 year Sapphire Clover Award … more
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Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance receives $20,000 grant from U.S. Bank Private Wealth Management
These funds will support the nonprofit’s mission to help build a safe, affordable apartment... more
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OHS Homecoming parade and bonfire set for Oct. 19
Okeechobee freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors are all getting ready for the upcoming Homecoming parade and bonfire at Okeechobee High School on Oct. 19. more
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Santa Express and US Sugar partner for Toys For Tots
Santa Express & U.S Sugar are partnering up with Toys for Tots for the fourth year in a row. … more
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LaBelle Assembly of God to hold services
LaBelle Assembly of God, 139 Fraser Avenue in La Belle, will hold the following services: more
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Habitat for Humanity serves 1,687 families in Lee and Hendry Counties
Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties announces its most impactful year... more
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SAR inducts new member
Greg Maynard was inducted as a member of the Okeechobee Chapter of the Sons... more
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Okeechobee 4-H Agent Paula Daniel, and Barn Raised 4-H Club President, Trayvin Diaz, present Jeff “Jonesy” Jones with the 2023 Friend of 4-H Award. [Photo courtesy Okeechobee County Extension Office]
Jeff Jones honored with Friend of 4-H Award
Jeff “Jonesy” Jones was honored with the Friend of 4-H Award during the 4-H banquet ... more
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