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Meet Lil-Bit at Trail of Hope Animal Rescue
Meet Miss Lil-Bit! Lil-Bit was surrendered by a good Samaritan who found her chained to a tree, with the chain embedded in her neck, and pregnant. more
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Sacred Heart distributes food
On Oct. 16, cars were lined up for the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Food Distribution. more
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OKEECHOBEE — Members of the Okeechobee Kiwanis Club ring bells outside of Walmart in 2019. To volunteer to ring bells at the Salvation Army’s red kettles, visit registertoring.com.
Salvation Army seeking volunteer ringers
The Salvation Army of Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee Counties is seeking volunteers to serve as bell ringers. more
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OKEECHOBEE — An artist’s rendering shows the multi-story medical office building planned for construction late this year on Raulerson Hospital’s property to assist the company with physician recruitment.
Raulerson Hospital announces plans for new medical office building
Raulerson Hospital announced its parent company, HCA Healthcare, will develop a multi-story medical office building on the campus of Raulerson Hospital. more
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OKEECHOBEE — Emma Taylor presents the pledge to Mayor Dowling Watford, witnessed by Commissioner Bryant Culpepper, who also pledged, and Edna Malagon, the Martha’s House director of advocacy services.
Chobee Steelers perform in Flagler Park
Friday evening, Oct. 16, the Martha’s House’s Chobee Steelers steel drum band performed their free fall concert in Flagler Park. more
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Okeechobee Library celebrates Halloween
The Okeechobee County Public Library invites you to join in Halloween festivities. more
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OKEECHBOEE – Everglades Elementary School will hold its second annual Pumpkins on Parade event this year. Last year over 100 pumpkins were painted by students, teachers and families to represent favorite books. This year the pumpkins will be featured virtually on the school’s Facebook page.
Is Halloween canceled?
Since all the local stores began stocking up on candy weeks ago, the answer to that question is a resounding, “YES!” In Okeechobee, some local elementary schools, churches and organizations are making plans for the holiday this year. more
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“This might be my favorite photo,” said veteran Dillon Jones. “My girlfriend Mary Maquera took the photo of me in my dress blues and overlaid two large art pieces I have from my ship. I was on the USS Halsey from 2016 until 2020.”
Veteran Dillon Jones served in Hawaii
Dillon Jones grew up in Okeechobee and joined the Navy right after he graduated from high school in 2013. more
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Clerk of the Circuit Court race continues
In his opening statement Thursday night at the political forum, Judge Jerry Bryant explained the duties of the clerk of the circuit court and went over his qualifications for the job. In her opening statement, Incumbent Sharon Robertson reviewed her history with the office and her qualifications for the job. Robertson has been with the clerk’s office for 36 years, 25 of those as the elected clerk and comptroller. more
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Three compete for Okeechobee elections chief
The race for supervisor of elections has been narrowed down to three finalists — Melissa Arnold, Donna V. Howard and Lisa Rodriguez. more
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OKEECHOBEE – The Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County is collecting colorful non-skid socks to give the senior citizens.
Chamber collecting ‘Socks 4 Seniors’
The Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County is asking the community to step up this holiday season and brighten the lives of senior citizens with donations of warm, comfortable, colorful socks. more
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Special to the Lake Okeechobee News/FWC Heavy rainfall has created breeding grounds for mosquitoes throughout Okeechobee County.
Mosquito problems? Call hotline
Okeechobee County residents who find themselves plagued by swarms of bloodthirsty mosquitoes can call for help. more
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Free Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) giveaway at Bell Tower
On Saturday, Oct. 17, between the hours of 9 and 11 am, United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades, and Okeechobee; in conjunction with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Bell Tower Shops, Lee County … more
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United Way Volunteer Center hosts Second Annual Family Service Learning Fair
FORT MYERS — United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades, and Okeechobee’s Volunteer Center will host its Second Annual Family Service Learning Fair on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to noon at Bell … more
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Sharon Robertson has worked in the Okeechobee County Clerk of Court’s Office for 36 years.
Sharon Robertson loves her job and the people she serves
Sharon Robertson, clerk of the circuit court and comptroller, is running for reelection. more
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OKEECHOBEE — At its Oct. 8 meeting, the Okeechobee County Board of Commissioners honored Greg Maynard for his service to local veterans. Chairman Terry Burroughs presented the proclamation.
Maynard honored for service to veterans
At their Oct. 8 meeting, the Okeechobee County Board of Commissioners honored Greg Maynard for his service to veterans. more
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Join the Okeechobee Shrine Club for dinner and music
The Okeechobee Shrine Club, 1855 S.W. 53rd St, Okeechobee, will be serving dinner on Friday, Oct. 8, from 6 to 9 p.m. more
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OKEECHOBEE — Want to carve a jack-o’-lantern and/or bake a pumpkin pie? The pumpkin patch is open at the Okeechobee Methodist Church.
Methodist Church has largest pumpkin patch ever
The Pumpkin Patch at the First United Methodist Church is now open with more pumpkins this year than it has ever had. more
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Numbers should be visible in the dark to make it easier for emergency responders to find your house.
Display your address! It’s the law!
Whether mail is delivered to your home or you use a post office box, your address must be clearly posted on your property. more
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Christmas Bird Count needs organizer in Okeechobee
It won’t be long now before Audubon’s annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC) will begin. more
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