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Welcoming Party Vice-chair Donna Huth (left) and Chair Helen Brumitt welcome new residents Chuck and Fran Lanham (right) to Okeechobee.
Welcoming service for new residents offered
The newly formed Welcoming Party of Okeechobee held its first meeting... more
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Happy birthday Candelaria!
Community holds drive by birthday party for 8-year-old
OKEECHOBEE --  Little Miss Candelaria Diaz-Martin  turned 8 years old on Monday, Sept. 13.  more
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Wouldn't you like to come cuddle this little guy?
Trail of Hope in desperate need of volunteers
Do you have a few hours you can spare to help? more
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CNA mourns the loss of a client
A local CNA was heart broken this week when one of her elderly clients died. more
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"If you write about this, don't tell people I'm dead," said Gordie Peer.
Okeechobee's legendary stuntman is not dead yet
Despite rumors to the contrary, former Hollywood stuntman Gordie Peer is alive. more
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17 families received eviction notices from the new park owner.
Multiple families face possible eviction
Waiting for a decision by the courts that will affect the rest of their lives are 17 families... more
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Most well known as the U-Save Grocery Store manager, Johnny /Gant passed away last week.
Beloved resident is remembered
Okeechobee has lost one of its finest residents claimed a Facebook post.... more
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Jeremiah Leonard was a recipient of a summer camp sponsorship. Cheryl Gumz presented him with the award.
Elks Lodge serves the community in many ways
Elks Lodge scholarships with awards up to $50,000 are available to local seniors. more
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The donations were taken to My Aunt's House, where they will be distributed to those in need.
Firefighters collect school supplies
Local firefighters spent the weekend collecting school supplies. more
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Parents face special challenges after a hurricane
Nobody ever said family life was a breeze ... yet few are prepared for the gale force impact that hurricanes can pack… more
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The new Douglas Brown Park playground was dedicated this weekend.
Ribbon cutting ceremony held for Douglas Park playground
Okeechobee County Park and Recreation would like to thank... more
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Kindergarten teacher enjoys all aspects of pageantry
The woman who founded the Crowns for a Cure Pageant was a pageant contestant last week. more
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OHS graduate dances with Shaq in front of Applebees.
OHS alumna dances with Shaquille O'Neal
A woman was thrilled this week when Shaquille O’Neal photo bombed her dance video. more
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Siblings live under the same roof at Waltonwood Ashburn for the first time since 1951
When it comes to family, no one knows us better than the siblings we grew up with. The hours spent playing, fighting ... more
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One of the volunteers gave the raccoon enclosure a makeover.
Volunteer gives raccoon enclosure a makeover
Volunteer paints raccoon enclosure. more
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More than 200 Okeechobee students received a backpack filled with school supplies Saturday.
Church gives away more than 200 backpacks
Saint Stephen AME Church and JustShawn Events teamed up to supply backpacks... more
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Bowling is serious business for some of the athletes.
Special Olympic athletes compete in county games
Special Olympic athletes competed in county games last week. more
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Stephanie Johns is known for her beautiful creations both traditional and contemporary.
Seminole Seamstress has a passion for fashion
Seminole seamstress desires to pass her skills down tot he next generation. more
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Eastside Baptist Church prays for one of their pastors as he battles COVID-19.
Congregation prays for pastor with COVID-19
Recently, Pastor Tommaso Pasquarella, who has COVID-19, was placed on a ventilator. more
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"There is something relaxing about decorating cakes," said Ellis.
Cake artist wants to 'bake a difference'
Local cake artist Melissa Ellis says she absolutely loves decorating cakes. more
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