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United Way to team up with Mighty Mussels for grand slam fundraiser on April 25
United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades and the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels are teaming up... more
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The Car Seat Safety Inspection Station is available the third Friday of every month. The next inspection will be held on Friday, March 20 at the More 2 Life Ministries, 551 NE 39th Blvd. To make an appointment, 772-462-3501. Appointments are required. [Photo courtesy Metro Creative Connection]
Car Seat Safety Inspections will be held March 20
Making sure a child’s car seat is installed correctly is one of the most important steps in keeping them safe. more
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The Sugar Festival featured a free carnival with rides to keep kids of all ages entertained. [Photo by Richard Marion/Lake Okeechobee News]
Photos from the 2026 Sugar Festival in Clewiston
The 2026 Sugar Festival took place March 13-14 in Clewiston.  The festival featured music, classic car shows, antique tractors, a free carnival, gator wrestling, and more. more
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Mission United raises funds for local veterans
Mission United will host a fundraising event at Freedom Ranch on March 28: Boots ON. Hearts UNITED. more
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Cowtown Rodeo continues Sunday
The Cowtown Rodeo continues Sunday, starting at 2 p.m. more
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Speckled Perch Festival underway in Okeechobee
OKEECHOBEE -- The 2026 Speckled Perch Festival began on Saturday, March 14 with a parade in downtown Okeechobee. The festival in Flagler Park continues Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The … more
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Habitat for Humanity kicks off 2026 Women Build campaign
Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties kicked off its 2026 Women Build campaign by celebrating the life-changing impacts ... more
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DAV & RecruitMilitary to host virtual Military Community Job Fair on March 17
DAV & RecruitMilitary will host a virtual veteran and military spouse hiring event on Tuesday, March 17 from noon to 4 p.m. for ... more
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Bass Pro's option on Okee-Tantie gets another extension
Yet another amendment was approved March 12 on Okeechobee County's contract with Bass Pro – making a total of 12 extensions since the original contract was signed in 2018. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- March is American Red Cross Awareness Month. At their March 12 meeting, Okeechobee County Commissioners recognized American Red Cross of Mid-Florida with a proclamation. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
March is Red Cross Awareness Month
At their March 12 meeting, Okeechobee County Commissioners honored the American Red Cross. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- At the March 12 meeting of the Okeechobee County Commission, the Okeechobee Cattlemen's Association Rodeo was recognized for the event's 75th anniversary year. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Rodeo recognized for 75th anniversary
The Okeechobee Cattlemen’s Association rodeo celebrates their 75th anniversary this year. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Gabriel Gonzalez (left) was honored at the March 12 meeting of the Okeechobee County Commission. Commissioner Terry Burroughs (right) presented Gonzalez with a proclamation. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Gonzalez chosen as Washington D.C. Youth Tour Delegate
Gabriel Gonzalez, a junior at Okeechobee High School, was honored at the March 12 meeting of the Okeechobee County... more
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A.N.A.’s Friends launches ‘Among Friends’ to spark dialogue, support youth in foster care system
Southwest Florida-based A.N.A.’s Friends is launching a new event, Among Friends, that will initiate a much-needed... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Commissioner Brad Goodbread (right) presented Elle Harrigan (left) with a proclamation honoring the 114th Anniversary of the Girl Scouts on March 12. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Girl Scouts celebrate 114th anniversary
Girl Scouts are active in Okeechobee County with about 500 girls and 75 adult volunteers participating. more
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GLADES COUNTY -- Lakefront Estates is under construction off SR 78 west of Buckhead Ridge in Glades County. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Lakefront Estates construction shows progress
GLADES COUNTY – Lakefront Estates, a planned community on 550 acres off State Road 78 in Glades County, is under construction. more
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Community theatre presents 'Witness for the Prosecution'
OKEECHOBEE -- A shocking murder. A gripping trial. A verdict you won’t see coming ... more
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New Red Cross data shows multi-generational portrait of volunteers in South Florida
New American Red Cross data released on March 4 shows a snapshot of multi-generational volunteerism ... more
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Volunteers with Harry Chapin Food Bank distribute half-gallon jugs of milk to neighbors during an agency partner distribution at The Breeze Church in Cape Coral.
Florida Dairy Farmers donate $10K to Harry Chapin Food Bank
Harry Chapin Food Bank has received a $10,000 gift from Florida Dairy Farmers to support... more
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FPL is offering three scolarships to high school seniors passionate about STEM.
FPL expands scholarship opportunities for Robotics and Drones in School
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is expanding scholarship opportunities for high school... more
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CLEWISTON -- Dr. A. Karim Kaki and his late wife, Miriam Kaki, will be honored during the opening ceremonies of the 2026 Clewiston Sugar Festival on March 14. [Courtesy photo]
Dr. A. Karim Kaki and his late wife Miriam named as 2026 Clewiston Sugar Festival Honorees
The Clewiston Sugar Festival Committee is proud to announce that Dr. A. Karim Kaki and his late wife, Miriam Kaki ... more
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