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Veteran Scott Mixon was born and raised in Okeechobee.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/6/22 |
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A local veteran was refused service this week when she went to have her nails done.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/15/22 |
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Many have asked why the schools in Okeechobee County are not closed in honor of Veterans' Day.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/15/22 |
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As a veteran, navigating government programs and benefits is complicated. Scammers know...
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By Better Business Bureau
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11/14/22
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Attention veterans! The Gathering Church is hosting a Veteran Appreciation dinner TONIGHT in your honor.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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11/5/22
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Elmira Johnson, a LaBelle Navy veteran focused on helping other veterans in Hendry County, rated in the top 10 of the 2022 Ms. Veteran America® …
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By C. M. Schmidlkofer
Caloosa Belle Independent | 10/31/22 |
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Veteran Joshua Pancake was born and raised in Southern Indiana. He considered going into the military after 911...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/28/22 |
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Veterans Day 2022 is Friday, Nov. 11. These Veterans Day discounts, free meals and other programs are being shared l …
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News from the Veterans Administration
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10/27/22
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Patriot Guard members are often on hand at funerals of veterans to provide support....
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News from Southeast Florida Honor Flight
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10/26/22
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Elmira Johnson, a LaBelle Navy veteran focused on helping other veterans in Hendry County, rated in the top 10 of the 2022 …
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By C. M. Schmidlkofer
Caloosa Belle Independent | 10/25/22 |
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As in the past, a crowd of individuals will gather at Palm Beach International Airport...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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10/21/22
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A fishing tournament is planned in April to raise money to help veterans.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/20/22 |
![OKEECHOBEE -- Veterans Services Officer Sarah Carter (right) accepted the proclamation for Operation Green Light for Veterans from Commission Chairman Terry Burroughs (left) at the Oct. 20 meeting of the Okeechobee County Board of Commissioners in the Historic Okeechobee County Courthouse. [Courtesy photo]](https://delta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20221020-142526-operation%20green%20light.jpg)
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OKEECHOBEE – Okeechobee County will observe Operation Green Light for Veterans Oct. 20 to Nov. 11.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/20/22 |
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On Oct. 14, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced a new funding opportunity for up to $400,000...
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News from U.S. Small Business Administration
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10/17/22
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![Friends of Army Aviation will host Huey helicopter rides on Nov. 10 at the Okeechobee County Airport. [Photo courtesy Friends of Army Aviation]](https://delta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20221006-131024-friends%20of%20army%20aviation%203.jpg)
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Friends of Army Aviation will host an event featuring Huey Helicopter rides and live music at the...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/7/22 |
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Veteran Steve Cone loves nothing more than to spend time with other veterans, especially those struggling with PTSD.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/6/22 |
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Central Elementary School students riding bus #1503 proudly wore the red t-shirts given to them by the Amvets Riders of Post 200 on Friday.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/23/22 |
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Local veterans, city employees and volunteers are busily working on refurbishing the big guns from Veterans’ Park.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/22/22 |
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You may have noticed a couple things missing from Veterans' Park this week. Have no fear, the guns were not taken for nefarious reasons but have been transported to a secure …
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/15/22 |
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United States military veterans will be given priority for teaching positions in Hendry County School District if school board officials …
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By C. M. Schmidlkofer
Caloosa Belle Independent | 9/12/22 |