On Tuesday, April 23, the Smart & Safe Florida campaign launched its “Vets Vote #YesOn3” statewide Veterans Coalition...
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4/23/24
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Okeechobee High School Junior ROTC cadets gathered outside Winn Dixie last week in support of a former cadet who lost his leg in a motorcycle accident.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/22/24 |
Clyde James “Jim” Wright was known to everyone as Clyde growing up in Jacksonville.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/15/24 |
Approximately 50 Vietnam veterans and their spouses were treated to a breakfast smorgasbord Friday in honor of National Vietnam War Veterans' Day.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/2/24 |
The Okeechobee County Commission welcomed new Veterans Services Officer Paul Hiott at their March 28 meeting.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/28/24 |
Ancient Oaks RV Resort Condominium held their annual Golf Cart Rally and spaghetti lunch to honor their veterans...
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3/6/24
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Wreaths Across America (WAA), the national nonprofit whose year-long mission...
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1/23/24
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OKEECHOBEE — Once again, vandals have struck Veterans’ Square Park.
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Lake Okeechobee News | 1/3/24 |
Okeechobee 4-H County Council honored veterans Wednesday morning at Gladys' Restaurant...
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12/21/23
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Monday evening, Dec. 18, our friends Miss Knightly, Momma Stephanie, and their little ones...
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PIO OCSO | 12/19/23 |
Wreaths Across America would like to thank the communities, dedicated volunteers...
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12/18/23
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"This is another reason why we can't have nice things," said veteran Gregg Maynard after discovering damage to the Huey helicopter in the park.
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Lake Okeechobee News | 12/11/23 |
Friday at the Okeechobee Christian Academy, Sheriff Noel Stephen was joined by Mr. Greg Maynard and Ms. Timmie Oldiges from Wreaths Across America...
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PIO OCSO | 12/8/23 |
The Okeechobee community honored area veterans on Nov. 11 with a special service at the Veterans Memorial in Flagler Park.
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11/13/23
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Area buildings are lit up in green to show support for veterans ...
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11/10/23
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In honor of Veterans Day, banners on display in downtown Okeechobee recognize Okeechobee Hometown Heroes.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/10/23 |
On Thursday Nov. 2, the Okeechobee Chapter of the Daughter’s of the American Revolution...
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11/6/23
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The helicopter in Veterans' Square Park will soon have new markings.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/19/23 |
AmVets Post 200 and Thank You for Your Service presentA Salute to our Veterans, a special Veterans' Day program to honor those who have served and continue to serve.
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10/17/23
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After the death of her husband in 1993, Merry Milne made it her business to thank every veteran she meets.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/9/23 |