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OKEECHOBEE — Linda and Gene Hammond arrived just in time to get the last two numbered forms on Saturday. Those waiting were told they could stay in their vehicles, but some opted to set up chairs in the parking lot, “socially distancing” from those not in their household. Some people who arrived after the Hammonds were given “stand-by” tickets, in case someone else left or could not be vaccinated for medical reasons. About 10 of those with “stand-by” tickets were vaccinated.

Hundreds vaccinated at Florida Community Health Centers

Two hundred people over age 65 appeared to be in good spirits as they patiently waited for COVID-19 vaccinations at the Dr. Brown Center... more

By Katrina Elsken | 1/19/21

Local artist Tom Derry has only been drawing portraits for six years.

Portrait artist is his own worst critic

When it comes to art, there are possibly as many reasons for the creations as there are creators. more

By Cathy Womble | 1/19/21

Special to the Lake Okeechobee News OKEECHOBEE – Mariah Parriott is the office manager of the Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee.

Inspiring Okeechobee ... Kindness does not go unnoticed

Many of us do not realize the impact our actions have on the people around us. more

By Cathy Womble | 1/19/21

Jeep is stolen from Burger King property

While he working on Burger King property last week, a man’s Jeep was stolen. more

By Cathy Womble | 1/18/21

Veteran Bryan Ackland has works at Optical Gallery with his sister Gwen since 1989.

Veteran Ackland enjoys working indoors and playing outdoors

Graduating from Cooper City High School in Fort Lauderdale in 1975, veteran Bryan Ackland joined the Air Force when he was 18 years old. more

By Cathy Womble | 1/16/21

Okeechobee Health Department official says COVID-19 positive rate high

COVID-19 cases in Okeechobee County are on the rise, Tiffany Collins of FDOH in Okeechobee County told the Okeechobee County Commissioners. more

By Katrina Elsken | 1/15/21

Okeechobee Friends of the Library present a donation of $500 to the OCSO K-9 program. Pictured are Okeechobee Conty library staff, OCSO Deputies Brian Cross with Magnum and Ashley Waskiewicz with Storm and the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library donate to K-9 program

During their meeting on Jan. 12, the Friends of the Library non-profit group presented a check to Deputies Brian Cross and Ashley Waskiewicz... more

By Cathy Womble | 1/15/21

Sour oranges (a feral citris hybrid) can occasionally be found growing in hammocks according to the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Services. The tree is native to southeast Asia but escaped cultivation in Florida.

Lakeport hosts Sour Orange Festival

The third Saturday in January brings the Lakeport Sour Orange Festival, sponsored by the Lakeport Community Association. more

By Katrina Elsken | 1/14/21

OKEECHOBEE – (Left to right) Lonnie Kirsch, board member; Cassidy Bond, Andrea Medillin and Pam Duenas from Healthy Start and Leah Suarez founder of Our Village gather for sneak peak of new location.

Okeechobee, Our Village has a new home

Although everyone will miss the little “starter home” where Our Village set up housekeeping two years ago, like most starter homes, it has been outgrown more

By Cathy Womble | 1/14/21

OKEECHOBEE — The pile of gifts is growing under the Marilyn MonGlow Christmas tree at the Glow Beauty Bar. The Beauty Bar held a contest to name the tree, and Colleen Thomas from Pat’s Floral Design came up with the winning moniker. Left to right are Rowan Cortes, Phylicia Cortes, Rene Rimes, Bobbi Sue Carter, Cassandra McPeak and Starr Ozolins.

Teacher rallies community to donate games for kindergartners

This is McPeak’s first year as a kindergarten teacher. As a matter of fact, prior to this, she was a deaf interpreter... more

By Cathy Womble | 1/13/21

OKEECHOBEE — Students at Rock Solid Christian Academy are happy to be back in school again with their friends.

RSCA students are happy and excited to be at school

“Students at Rock Solid Christian Academy are very happy and excited to be at school,” said director Joy Yates. more

By Cathy Womble | 1/13/21

Okeechobee schools fight against “covid fatigue”

When students first returned to school in Okeechobee in 2020, parents had three options to choose from. more

By Richard Marion | 1/12/21

Man is rewarded for his kindness by being robbed

On Dec. 30, Hennon was arrested on narcotics charges and held for questioning on a burglary case. more

By Cathy Womble | 1/12/21

Veteran Jeff Whitlock coaches at Okeechobee High School and considers it his dream job.

Veteran Whitlock calls himself a motivational specialist for students

Veteran Jeff Whitlock was born and raised in Okeechobee. He was one of the last babies born in the old hospital... more

By Cathy Womble | 1/9/21

Geocachers are known for their willingness to help clean up their community.

Geocaching is not just a game

Al Cole is the president of the Treasure Coast Geocaching Club and began geocaching in 2010. more

By Cathy Womble | 1/8/21

Dowling Watford (front center) was unanimously voted in as mayor during the Jan. 5 city council meeting. Back row left to right are Bobby Keefe, Monica Clark, Bob Jarriel and Wes Abney.

Mayor Watford unanimously re-elected

One of the first items of business for the Okeechobee City Council this year was to elect the mayor... more

By Cathy Womble | 1/6/21

Volunteers help unload the tractor trailer full of food for needy families on Jan. 4.

Our Village serves 400 families in Okeechobee

Our Village Okeechobee and United Against Poverty partnered to offer a mobile market to families in Okeechobee on Jan. 4. more

By Richard Marion | 1/6/21

Missing tag light leads to drug bust

After a car chase through several neighborhoods, city police officers quickly caught up with two fleeing suspects and charged them with multiple counts of trafficking and possession. more

By Cathy Womble | 1/6/21