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Okeechobee Main Street hosts 2021 Art and Wine Walk
OKEECHOBEE- Okeechobee Main Street held their 2021 Art and Wine Walk in downtown Okeechobee on June 19. more
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Atlantic Coast Line No. 1504 will be restored by U.S. Sugar and put into operation as part of the Sugar Express.
U.S. Sugar to restore 101-year-old steam engine and use train for tours
A steam locomotive that traveled the Florida rails 100 years ago will soon have a new home in the “Worlds Sweetest Town.” more
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Deacon Kay Mueller named pastor in charge at Episcopal Church of Our Saviour
This will mark the first time since the formation of Church of Our Saviour in 1951 that a woman will be at the helm. more
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Best Friends Animal Society urges people to protect pets from heat
Spring is in full swing, and temperatures in many parts of the country are already alarmingly high. While some states may still be enjoying spring... more
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Meet Handsome Dylan at Trail of Hope Animal Rescue
Dylan is a 3-year-old Burmese mountain dog mix. Dylan is an owner surrender because his family could no longer care for him. more
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From the Archives: Charles Harvey passes away
Hundreds turn out to pay respects to Charles Harvey at the Okeechobee County Courthouse on April 20, 1995. more
Meet Angel
Remember Angel, who had her pups at Trail of Hope? Then had to have her leg amputated? more
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Harmful Algal Blooms have been visible from LaBelle Bridge, in the Caloosahatchee River, for over a month now.
CDC begins new study on the health effects of cyanotoxins
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will start a new study in south Florida during the 2021 algal bloom season to assess the health effects of exposure to … more
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FRLA launches website to help fill Florida’s hospitality jobs
The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) announced a new easy-to-use website for employers and job seekers to post and find jobs more
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Fireworks show planned for July 4 in Okeechobee
Independence Day will bring a fireworks celebration at the Agri-Civic Center in Okeechobee more
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The History Of Flag Day
LABELLE - It has been 70 Years since President Truman signed an Act of Congress designating June 14 as National Flag Day. more
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The AWS: Our Local Eyes on the Sky, 1941-44
As World War II raged in Europe and Asia, hundreds of local volunteers joined the nation's Aircraft Warning Service (AWS), the civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Army's … more
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Okeechobee County Fair was 'Buckets of Fun in 2021'
The 17th annual Okeechobee County Fair was a great fair, Linda Syfrett told the Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners at their June 10 meeting. more
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Williams speaks to Kiwanis about new BUDDY mentoring program
Williams explained that studies show that students that meet regularly with mentors are less likely to start drinking, use drugs, skip school... more
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Chobee Dirtbags help clean up Okeechobee
OKEECHOBEE- The travel youth baseball team Chobee Dirtbags is performing community service around Okeechobee all summer in 2021. more
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Jan La Belle Scholarship helps Florida residents with disabilities with post-secondary dreams
FLORIDA- The Jan La Belle Scholarship Program was established in 2009 to provide a financial resource to Florida residents with disabilities who desire to pursue their personal and career goals … more
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Okeechobee Library kicks off summer reading program
OKEECHOBEE- The Okeechobee County Library kicked of their 2021 summer reading program on June 1. Throughout June and July the library will host an 8 week program from that will run until July … more
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Many children featured on Forever Family, but where are they now?
Their young faces are hopeful, and their voices – often quiet and sometimes barely more than a whisper – speak a tale that is both universal and yet uniquely their own. more
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Okeechobee, Treasure Coast win statewide recognition for local foster parents
Earlier in the month, foster care professionals throughout Florida asked residents to commit to any 1K of activity by signing up for a statewide initiative called 1KFor1Kid. more
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Grill fires can turn dinner into disaster
As the summer season approaches, fire and disaster remediation specialists from SERVPRO in the Okeechobee area know that the number of grill fires... more
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