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Okeechobee Edward Jones Office supports Toys for Tots
Local residents may help make a difference for children in the area by bringing in a new... more
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Clewiston kids enjoy Trunk-or-Treat
CLEWISTON -- The Clewiston Police Department hosted Trunk or Treat at the Sweetest Town Playground on Oct. 28... more
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LABELLE -- A concerned citizen sent photos of the Barron Library Banned Books Week to City Commissioner Hugo Vargas.
City commissioner explains objections to 'banned books' display
During the Oct. 17 meeting of the Hendry County School Board LaBelle City Commissioner... more
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Adopt-A-Pet: Pup needs a home
The puppy is now at the Clewiston Animal Services located at 410 W Arroyo Avenue. more
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Riggs
Adopt-A-Pet: Meet Riggs
Boy am I a cutie or what! My name is Riggs #2309064. I’m a good sweet boy... more
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OKEECHOBEE –Okeechobee County Library patrons can check out more than books. The public library now offers a “seed library.” Patrons are invited to “check out” seed packets, grow the fruits or vegetables, harvest the bounty and save some of the seeds to return to the library. There is a limit of five seed packets per family. The library display also offers tips on gardening in Florida.
Library has seeds and gardening tips
The public library now offers a “seed library.” Patrons are invited take home five packets of seeds per family. more
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Jessica Stanfield cuts ribbon for A.N.A.s Friends.
Guardian ad Litem Foundation expands focus, rebrands as A.N.A.’s Friends
The Guardian ad Litem Foundation, 20th Judicial Circuit, is expanding its focus to serve a broader... more
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Christmas Market planned at Agri-Civic Center
OKEECHOBEE – The Cattlemen’s Christmas Market is planned for Saturday, Dec. 16, 3:30 to 8 p.m. at the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center ... more
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LABELLE -- The General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC) Labelle Community Women's Club is collecting used sneakers. Donations of used sneakers can be left in the box at the Barron Library.
Sneakers collected for recycling
LABELLE -- The General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC) Labelle Community Women's Club is collecting used sneakers ... more
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LABELLE -- Lenny's Downtown Doxie Dash drew 35 Dachshunds along with their owners and fans to the races in Barron Park on Oct. 21.
35 dogs compete in Lenny’s Downtown Doxie Dash
Dachshund owners from as far away at Tampa were in LaBelle on Saturday, Oct. 21 for Lenny’s Downtown Doxie Dash ... more
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LABELLE -- Silver Spurs 4-H Club's entry in the scarecrow competition features Mr. Ed and Wilbur from the television show "Mr. Ed."
Scarecrows on the Wharf on display near Barron Library
The annual Scarecrows on the Wharf display opened Oct. 14 and continues through Oct. 28. more
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Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance receives grant
Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance has received a $25,000 grant from the Moorings Park Foundation. more
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No tricks, all treats for local kinship caregivers
There are no tricks this Halloween season for local kinship caregivers – just a friendly knock... more
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Pictures from the OHS Homecoming presentation
Makennah Smith and Tucker Myers were crowned Homecoming Queen and King before Okeechobee's game against Lake Placid on Oct. 20. more
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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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