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Kitten season is here
According to Best Friends, nearly three times the number of felines enter shelters... more
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Rummage sale is April 27
Lighthouse Refuge is a rehabilitation home for homeless and abused women. more
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April Blood Drives planned
The Blood Bus will be accepting blood donations at the following locations in the month of April: more
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Five tips to help safely view the upcoming solar eclipse
A solar eclipse occurs when the moon blocks any part of the sun. On April 8... more
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Beautiful Okeechobee morning sky
Linda Jones was out walking the morning of April 5 when she saw this beautiful sky. more
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Researchers connect childhood microbiome with development of autism, ADHD
A first-of-its-kind study has identified bacteria in the contents of children’s microbiomes that are believed to contribute... more
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Okeechobee 12-year-old meets his favorite Youtuber
Twelve-year-old Chance Shockley was at the right place and right time this February. He ran into a Youtuber, Deer Meat for Dinner, while at a boat ramp with his family. more
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Inaugural pickleball tournament raises over $2,000 to benefit Voices for Children
A different type of March Madness brought some high energy to Okeechobee on a beautiful Spring day. more
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Leah Suarez displays one of the fundraising signs surrounded by boxes of medical equipment and Christmas donations.
Our Village provides services to Okeechobee community
Our Village has been giving Okeechobee County residents “a hand up, not a hand out,” since 2015. more
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DCF and partners kick off Child Abuse Prevention Month
Pinwheels are the national symbol for child abuse prevention and serve as a reminder... more
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Kiwanis Club hosts Hall of Fame lunch
The Kiwanis Club of Okeechobee held its annual Hall of Fame lunch on March 28 and inducted two... more
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Healthy Start hosts Community Baby Shower
All new and soon-to-be moms and dads in Okeechobee are invited to the Healthy Start Community Baby Shower on May 17 from 10 a.m. to noon. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Children ages 1-3 had their own area to hunt Easter Eggs at the Spring Festival at the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center on March 30. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Spring Festival includes Easter Egg Hunt
The Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center grounds were the site for the March 30 Spring Festival, which included an Easter Egg Hunt for the kids. more
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Community event planned at Douglas Brown Center
OKEECHOBEE – A special event is planned on April 27 at the Douglas Brown Community Center. more
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Paul Hiott [Courtesy photo]
Paul Hiott returns as Okeechobee Veterans Services Officer
The Okeechobee County Commission welcomed new Veterans Services Officer Paul Hiott at their March 28 meeting. more
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Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution with Butch and Donna Thompson, owners of the property during the dedication. [Photo courtesy Daughters of the American Revolution]
Heritage Festival planned April 13 & 14 at Pearce Homestead
Events include the Southern Country Soul Band along with other local entertainment... more
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Okeechobee Main Street remembers Gilliland
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Main Street Art Center, 111 NE 2nd Street,  to honor the life and work of Steve Gilliland … more
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The Easter Bunny comes early for children in foster care
The Easter Bunny hopped into town early this year, bringing with him 300 baskets... more
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Carla Cardova
Quarters for a Cause will benefit Carla Cardova
American Legion Post 64 will host Quarters for a Cause to benefit Carla Cardova... more
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After more than 30 years feeding the hungry in our community, Bruce and Marry Anne Swinford have closed down their hot meal site, but not their food pantry..[Photo courtesy Mary Anne Swinford}
Big Lake Mission still operating but RiteLife now taking over hot meals
After more than 30 years of feeding the homeless, Bruce and Mary Anne Swinford are reluctantly giving up their meal site. more
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