From the Archives highlights weird, funny or interesting stories from the over 100 year history of the Okeechobee News, many of which have never been online before.
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4/11/21
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will stop sending water from Lake Okeechobee to the St. Lucie on April 10.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/9/21 |
On a wing and a prayer, a couple in their 70s flew from sea to shining sea in a 70-year-old airplane.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/7/21 |
The Army Corps of Engineers will reduce flows from Lake Okeechobee to the St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee Rivers on April 3.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/2/21 |
Tower hotspots were installed in all the downtown parks last week.
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By Marcos Montes de Oca
City of Okeechobee | 3/29/21 |
On March 25, Governor Ron DeSantis announced new eligibility guidelines for COVID-19 vaccinations in Florida. Beginning Monday, March 29, all individuals age 40...
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3/25/21
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Although there are not many anymore, there are still organ grinders in the U.S.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/24/21 |
Glades Day congratulates their most recent Lower School Citizenship Award Recipients. Glades Day Citizenship Award is given to students...
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3/24/21
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U.S. Sugar has reached an agreement to purchase a sugar refinery in Georgia.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/24/21 |
Newly-elected Pahokee City Commissioners arrived ready to get to work.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/24/21 |
One of the main attractions at the 2021 Okeechobee County Fair was the Cycle Circus featuring stunts performed by the Freestyle Madness team.
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3/23/21
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The phrase, "It takes a village," refers to the raising of children.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/22/21 |
wo married high school teachers were arrested this week after authorities said they repeatedly gave students marijuana
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3/20/21
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The Okeechobee County Fair continues on March 20 and 21 with gates opening at noon. Carnival wristbands cost $25.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/19/21 |
The city council approved a request to place signs in the park for graduating seniors.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/18/21 |
OKEECHOBEE – If you’re in the market for some puppy love, check out the Trail of Hope rescue in Okeechobee.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/17/21 |
Eight months after the fire, Trisha Entry is on her way to a full recovery.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/16/21 |
There was an excellent turn out at the Harlem Tree Park Bench Dedication the morning of Monday, March 15, 2021
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by Danika J. Fornear
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/16/21 |
After months of uncertainty, fear and ever-changing information during the early pandemic days, many have breathed a collective sigh...
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By Danika J. Fornear
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/8/21 |
A rare and endangered orchid, previously only thought to only exist in a handful of parks and reserves - has been spotted in Hendry County.
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By Danika J. Fornear
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3/8/21
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