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Dr. Dani McVety (left) and Dr. Mary Gardner (right)
Gator alumni-led company recognized for decade of compassionate growth
Every year for the past 10 years, the University of Florida’s Gator100 program has honored the fastest-growing businesses... more
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Dr. Dani McVety (left) and Dr. Mary Gardner (right)
Gator alumni-led company recognized for decade of compassionate growth
Every year for the past 10 years, the University of Florida’s Gator100 program has honored the fastest-growing businesses... more
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OKEECHOBEE — Leah Suarez , Noel Stephen, Shirlene Graham-Stevens and Doris Corde were honored Saturday night at the inaugural Agape Gala hosted by the New Saint Stephen AME Church for their service to the community of Okeechobee.
Inaugural Agape Gala celebrates locals for their service
Leah Suarez , Noel Stephen , Shirlene Graham-Stevens and Doris Corde (in no particular order) were honored Saturday night at the inaugural Agape Gala... more
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The City of Okeechobee hosted the James Family Cyclists this morning before sending them off to Sebring on their long journey back to Canada..[Photo courtesy city of Okeechobee]
City hosts family of cyclists from Canada
The City of Okeechobee hosted the James Family Cyclists Monday morning before sending them off to Sebring on their long journey back to Canada. more
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Janice Pietro is pictured with her new Chevy Trax which she earned through Mary Kay sales..[Photo courtesy Janice Pietro]
Woman earns second Mary Kay car
A local woman has earned her second vehicle through the Mary Kay Company. more
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Veteran Jim Wright was only 16 years old when he joined the Army..[Photo courtesy Marilyn Wright]
Veteran Wright is a hard working man with a sense of humor
Clyde James “Jim” Wright was known to everyone as Clyde growing up in Jacksonville. more
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Ultrasound tech Michelle Anderson (left) and Robyn Garner assistant director are pictured with the Pregnancy Center of Okeechobee's new 4D ultrasound machine Maggie.
New ultrasound machine is a game changer
The Pregnancy Center of Okeechobee has been a part of the Okeechobee community for many years, serving those... more
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Florida Federation of Garden Clubs to start new group in Okeechobee
Today’s garden clubs are not your grandmother’s club — getting together in someone’s home to sip tea and talk about plants.  more
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Author Apolonia Nunez is the youngest member of the Seminole Tribe to receive her high school diploma and her AA degree. She was 15..[Photo courtesy Apolonia Nunez]
Indigenous woman publishes second book
An Okeechobee woman recently published her second book. more
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Hospice of Okeechobee has partnered with Pet Peace of Mind to ensure loved ones like Rusty are not left alone after your passing..[Photo by Cathy Womble/Lake Okeechobee News]
Hospice of Okeechobee introduces Pet Peace of Mind
When you are facing the end of your life, the last thing you want to worry about is what will happen to your best friend when you are gone. more
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A Look at Okeechobee Community Theatre and Harvey
Although I have lived in Okeechobee for nearly 15 years, nothing has made Okeechobee feel like my home quite like Okeechobee Community Theatre. more
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Hospice Women of Giving sponsor local children to attend Camp Braveheart
Hospice of Okeechobee has recently been the recipient of the generosity of multiple women in the community. more
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Jenna with an Emu at the Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary
Okeechobee teen visits Australia
An Okeechobee teen recently had the unique experience of visiting Australia. more
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Each guest was treated like royalty throughout the evening.
Night to Shine held in Okeechobee
Okeechobee teens and adults with special needs were invited to Okeechobee’s first Night to Shine last week. more
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Artist and storyteller Joe Johnson. [Photo by Stella Luckey]
Local artist and storyteller displays artwork
Joe Johnson's art tells a story of long ago. A cattleman rancher and primitive ... more
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Kain Sarros joined the Army immediately after graduating from Okeechobee High School. He needs the help of the Okeechobee community now after losing his leg in a motor cycle accident.
Veteran seeks hand up rather than hand out after horrific accident
An Okeechobee veteran is seeking a hand up, not a handout, after experiencing a horrific motorcycle accident in December. more
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Local sisters publish first novel
Two sisters with deep roots in south central Florida have written a fictional ... more
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Sandra Pearce
Pearce chosen Photographer of the Year
Okeechobee's own Sandra Pearce was crowned the Society of Photographers' Photographer of the Year 2023 ... Her … more
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Quilter Kristine Petersen
Clewiston quilter to participate in 'Airing of the Quilts' display
For Clewiston resident Kristine Petersen, the art of quilt making is a sacred ... more
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Beginning in May, Rocco Cohen will be touring with the Spirit of Atlanta Drum Corps.
Okeechobee teen to march with Spirit of Atlanta Drum Corps
An Okeechobee teen will be marching with World Class level drum corps, Spirit of Atlanta, next summer. more
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