The American Kratom Association (AKA) issued a Consumer Advisory in response to recent wrongful death jury...
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By Mac Haddow
American Kratom Association | 9/22/23 |
According to the report, 95 percent of teens ages 13-17 say they use social media...
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By Dr. Danielle Madril
UnitedHealthcare | 9/22/23 |
Almost anything in life can be a teachable moment. The other day, I was working...
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By Reverend Elizabeth Nelson
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church | 9/19/23 |
There was a time that without oncoming traffic and in order to avoid potholes...
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By Jackie Clifford
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9/18/23
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The Pahokee City Commission had on the agenda a preliminary resolution to terminate the city manager.
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By David J. Ruiz
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9/15/23
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Hurricane Ian left Lake Okeechobee a mess. The storm winds churned the lake...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/15/23 |
The immigration crisis is crushing New York City. According to ABC7 news, last week alone 2900 new “asylum seekers” entered...
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By Thomas Patterson
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9/15/23
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A new study reveals TikTok to be the most worrying social media platform for parents,...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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9/12/23
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What is a true Christian? Some think it’s about being baptized, attending church...
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By Reverend Elizabeth Nelson
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church | 9/12/23 |
We have an annoying critter—or two—in our backyard that likes to dig up things we’ve planted, like pineapple heads.
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By Reverend Elizabeth Nelson
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church | 9/5/23 |
The impact of cancer is undeniably stressful, and patients can experience a wide range of emotions ...
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By Kathy Tolentino
Partners in Care Foundation | 9/1/23 |
When the notion of race based reparations was first advanced, I didn’t take it seriously.
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By Thomas Patterson
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9/1/23
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Relations between the United States and Russia were bad enough before the latter’s brutal invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 …
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By Dr. Samuel B. Hoff
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8/31/23
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As Property Tax and Ad Valorem Assessments arrive take a close look.
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By Tom Murphy
Resident tax payer | 8/29/23 |
I was lucky enough to be born in the 1940s. Grew up on a farm in a small community. Everyone new everyone.
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By Edward Kuntz
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8/28/23
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The meeting once again consisted of fighting among the dais and the public in attendance.
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By David J. Ruiz
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8/25/23
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Why go to church, bible study, other church events?
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By Pastor Douglas Ryan
Treasure Island Baptist Church | 8/25/23 |
Florida’s complex water issues are at the center of heated debate this summer.
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By Nyla Pipes
Executive Director, One Florida Foundation | 8/22/23 |
There is much joy to celebrate in today’s life; we need to begin with simple “SMILE.”
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By Nancy Dale, Ph.D.
Author | 8/21/23 |
Critics of Donald Trump once counted tax evasion among his many faults.
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By Tom Patterson
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8/18/23
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