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Healthy Start hosts Community Baby Shower
All new and soon-to-be moms and dads in Okeechobee are invited to the Healthy Start Community Baby Shower on May 17 from 10 a.m. to noon. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Children ages 1-3 had their own area to hunt Easter Eggs at the Spring Festival at the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center on March 30. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Spring Festival includes Easter Egg Hunt
The Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center grounds were the site for the March 30 Spring Festival, which included an Easter Egg Hunt for the kids. more
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Community event planned at Douglas Brown Center
OKEECHOBEE – A special event is planned on April 27 at the Douglas Brown Community Center. more
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Paul Hiott [Courtesy photo]
Paul Hiott returns as Okeechobee Veterans Services Officer
The Okeechobee County Commission welcomed new Veterans Services Officer Paul Hiott at their March 28 meeting. more
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Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution with Butch and Donna Thompson, owners of the property during the dedication. [Photo courtesy Daughters of the American Revolution]
Heritage Festival planned April 13 & 14 at Pearce Homestead
Events include the Southern Country Soul Band along with other local entertainment... more
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Storyteller Carrie Sue Ayvar will present “More Than Orange Blossoms: Feisty, Fabulous Females of Florida” on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at 7 p.m. at the Clewiston Museum. [Photo courtesy Clewiston Museum]
Clewiston Public Library presents Carrie Sue Ayvar on March 28
On Thursday, March 28 at 7 p.m. the Clewiston Public Library, 120 W Osceola Ave., will present “More than Orange Blossoms.. more
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Okeechobee Main Street remembers Gilliland
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Main Street Art Center, 111 NE 2nd Street,  to honor the life and work of Steve Gilliland … more
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Kelsey Hart was on stage at Torry Island for the Torry Island BBQ Showdown. [Photo by Greg Baltazar]
Torry Island BBQ Showdown raises $61,000 for Glades Historical Society
H E Hill Foundation, Inc.'s  BBQ competition event in Belle Glade raised $61,000 for Glades Historical Society in March. more
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Volunteers of Keep LaBelle Beautiful. [Photo by Sue Sweetman]
Keep LaBelle Beautiful event planned on April 20
Here ye, here ye, you Super Heroes who walk among us in plainclothes yet possess traits ... more
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The Easter Bunny comes early for children in foster care
The Easter Bunny hopped into town early this year, bringing with him 300 baskets... more
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Carla Cardova
Quarters for a Cause will benefit Carla Cardova
American Legion Post 64 will host Quarters for a Cause to benefit Carla Cardova... more
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Trailways Camp enables adults with special needs to grow their social, emotional and spiritual relationships.
Registration now open for the 24/25 Trailways Camp season
Trailways camp provides overnight camping experiences for adults with special needs. more
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After more than 30 years feeding the hungry in our community, Bruce and Marry Anne Swinford have closed down their hot meal site, but not their food pantry..[Photo courtesy Mary Anne Swinford}
Big Lake Mission still operating but RiteLife now taking over hot meals
After more than 30 years of feeding the homeless, Bruce and Mary Anne Swinford are reluctantly giving up their meal site. more
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GLM reports on Tallahassee visit, 2023 progress report
Glades Lives Matter (GLM) Executive Director Levita Holmes has been making the rounds ... more
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A beautiful sunrise on Lake Okeechobee [Photo by April Martin]
Okeechobee Ministerial Association plans Easter Sunrise Service
The Okeechobee Ministerial Association announces that the Easter Sunrise Service... more
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USPS And USPIS continue nationwide campaign to combat postal crime
The U.S Postal Service (USPS) and U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) announced an update... more
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Sugar Festival attracts thousands to Clewiston
The 2024 Clewiston Festival provided lots of family fun with free concerts, free carnival rides, a car show, entertainment, a cornhole tournament, line dancing lessons … more
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Okeechobee Library Winter Concert Series is back!
All performances are free and open to the public. more
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Empowering parents, teens, and law enforcement to promote safe driving
State Farm® is proud to support the Florida Teen Safe Driving Coalition with a $60,000 grant... more
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GLM shares the year's success with Hendry County
The Hendry County Commission received a detailed update of Glades Lives Matter (GLM) ... more
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