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Volunteers from Okeechobee High School made the Treasure Coast Food Bank September food distribution a success.
TCFB September food distribution a success
The September Treasure Coast Food Bank distribution was a huge success thanks to the student volunteers... more
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Some of the Master Gardener volunteer class of 2021 took part in the Florida-Friendly Landscaping of the Edna Pierce-Lockett Estate in Basinger Florida. From left to right are Micky Eaton, Linda Krou, Ann Holly, David Austin, Charlene Vansant, and Susie Whitehead. Not pictured, Bob Fromhartz.
Master Gardeners add landscaping to Edna Pierce Lockett Estate
The Highlands County Master Gardener volunteers were recently asked if they could help design and install... more
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Blood drives scheduled for October
The following is a list of blood drives taking place in Okeechobee for the month of October. more
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Pictured are Kiwanis Club officers and board members with Lt Gov Richard Schlitt.
Kiwanis celebrates 50 years
The Kiwanis Club of Okeechobee celebrated its 50th anniversary and installation of its 2021-2022 officers. more
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Battlefield Park gets a facelift
In celebration of National Public Lands Day on Sept. 25, personnel from the Kissimmee Prairie State Park and Okeechobee... more
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Halloween event planned at Agri-Civic Center
Okeechobee Elks Lodge #2871 plans to host a community Halloween event at the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center on Oct. 30. more
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Okeechobee County to observe Domestic Violence Awareness Month
“Domestic violence continues to be a plague on our community of Okeechobee, affecting one in four women in their lifetime,” Jonathan Bean, of Martha’s House more
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Okeechobee County Courthouse
County may allow use of metal detectors on county property
OKEECHOBEE – Are there historical treasures to find in Okeechobee County? more
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Peanut Butter Challenge starts Oct. 1
The Peanut Butter Challenge, UF/IFAS Extension’s annual jar collection for local food pantries… more
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Trevor Fitzgerald to be special guest speaker at chamber dinner
He began fishing in tournaments in high school and steadily worked his way up to the professional level more
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The donation is part of the Florida-based grocery chain's $5.5 million in support to Feeding America member food banks and other nonprofit organizations in the communities within Publix's operating area.
Publix continues work to help neighbors in need
During Hunger Action Month®, Publix is highlighting the many ways the company helps alleviate hunger year-round more
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Big Lake area churches plan services and events
The church column brings you services and events at churches of the Big Lake area. more
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Heartland Coalition offers assistance for the homeless
Heartland Coalition will hold a Community Outreach for the counties Hendry, Glades and Okeechobee at the John B Boy Auditorium, 1200 South WC Owens Avenue in Clewiston on Wednesday, Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. more
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Cpt. Jeff Marquis is guest speaker at Kiwanis meeting
Capt. Jeff Marquis of the Salvation Army was the guest speaker at a recent Kiwanis Club meeting.  more
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Heartland Rides offers transportation for Okeechobee residents
Heartland Rides is the source for finding a ride in Okeechobee, Glades, Hendry, Highlands, DeSoto or Hardee counties. more
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Cattlemen's Square groundbreaking planned
A groundbreaking ceremony will be held on Sep. 28, 2021 at 9 a.m. for the upcoming Cattlemen's Square being constructed… more
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Join the fight against Domestic Violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic Violence Awareness Month is aimed at mourning... more
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Clyde
Meet pretty boy Clyde
Clyde can be visited at Trail of Hope Animal Rescue where he waits on his forever home. more
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Suicide Awareness bench installed at OHS following recent deaths
The tragic deaths of three school district employees to suicide in a 10-month period shocked the community. more
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Local teachers receive much needed classroom supplies
Local teachers in Okeechobee were given the chance to get much needed classroom supplies at no cost to them. more
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