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Judge Wallace took the advice of friends to heart and wrapped himself in a bubble after a recent farm accident caused a head injury.
Judge Wallace is 'bubble wrapped'
After a recent bout of COVID-19 which had him hospitalized and then a farm accident, Judge Bill Wallace jokingly took to Facebook wearing a bubble... more
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Raye Deusinger was surprised and thrilled with her memory quilt.
"Vampire Lady" receives gift from friends
Raye Deusinger, who jokingly calls herself the Vampire Lady, received an unexpected gift from her friends from the Okeechobee Blood Roundup this week. more
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Little Joseph Elad had a great time getting to know one of the cows at Milking R Dairy with his Aunt Becca (Rebecca Patrick).
There are so many things to do at Milking R
The Elad family loves to visit Milking R Dairy, home of Sutton Milk, and of course, ice cream! more
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Pictured with Mayor Dowling Watford is Chief Lewis Johnson of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma.
Seminole War Historians meet
The Convocation of Seminole War Historians was held in Jupiter Apr 1-3... more
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Thank you Okeechobee County for all your children book donations! They’ve all been donated by your Clerk’s Office staff to the local charity “Our Village” to help local kids in need. We really have an amazing community.
Clerk's office donates books
The Okeechobee County clerk's office has been collecting books for children in the community. They wish to thank the community for its help. more
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Sheriff needs help collecting shoes
Liittle Hannah O'Neal, who began the "Got Sole" shoe drive has challenged Sheriff Noel Stephen to collect at least 100 pairs of shoes ... more
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J&S Fish Camp to host fundraiser
J&S Fish Camp will host a fundraiser for Larry Fresolone, a local man who was injured when his motorcycle hit a roll of chain link fence laying in the middle of the highway. more
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A broken skateboard led to a new mission for Heather Dobbs
Known as the Skateboard Mom to the kids who hang out at the skate park in Okeechobee, Heather Dobbs is not your typical 50-something mother. more
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Kenli, Joy and Taylor (R to L) Whipple are all beauty queens.
Whipple sisters are beauty queens
Though outward beauty is a trait of the Whipple sisters; they were also gifted with inward beauty and display it daily. more
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Making life a little better for others is what Grace German-Smith enjoys doing. One of the ways she makes this happen is by couponing and purchasing things to give to those in need.
Inspiring Okeechobee Woman seeks to make life better for those she meets
“People always say I’m unique,” said the woman standing in a garage filled with cleaning supplies and hygiene products. more
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Hannah O'Neal is Leah Suarez' (back) youngest volunteer at Our Village.
Got sole? Shoe drive underway
Our Village's youngest volunteer is hosting a shoe drive to help school children in our community who may need a hand. more
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Queen Elizabeth spotted at BP Gas Station early Tuesday morning.
Queen spotted at BP Gas Station?
Queen Elizabeth was spotted at the BP Gas Station... more
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April L. Martin displays the puzzle with her photo on it.
Amateur photographer's photo is featured on puzzle
Few things in life are more enjoyable to April L. Martin than taking photos,... more
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Crowns for a Cure seeks contestants for next pageant
Crowns for a Cure is seeking contestants for its next pageant in Okeechobee on April 2. more
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Okeechobee native serves aboard Navy warship
Ensign Delfino Garcia, a native of Okeechobee, Florida, serves the U.S. Navy aboard a U.S. Navy warship operating out of Norfolk. more
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Aubrey Cole wins title in Crowns for a Cure pageant
Meet Mini Miss Okeechobee Aubrey Cole. more
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Ashley Marker, 19, was selected Spreading Sunshine's 2021 Florida Role Model.
Teen serves as role model
Spreading Sunshine’s 2021 Florida Role Model Ashley Marker really knows how to make a difference ... more
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Author Tamisha McQueen and her husband James have a 10-year-old daughter named Rhiley.
Inspiring Okeechobee: McQueen practices what she preaches
Yearling Middle School teacher Tamisha McQueen practices what she preaches. more
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Larry Davis chauffeurs Mable Spangler to her 100th birthday party.
100-year-old woman arrives on Harley
Arriving on a Harley Davidson, Mable Spangler celebrated her 100th birthday... more
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Explore the Florida Humanities' African American History Archive
Florida Humanities, the state affliate of the National Endownment for the Humanities, has a diverse and robust collection ... more
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