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Quarters for a Cause benefit for Vicki Rogers is June 16
A Quarters for a Cause benefit for Vicki Rogers will be held on Tuesday, June 16, with doors opening at 6 p.m. and the Quarter Auction begins at 7 p.m. ... more
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David McAuley presents the TRCRLC scholarship to Salazar..OKEECHOBEE — The Treasure Coast Regional League of Cities (TCRLC) presented their scholarships at the May meeting at the St. Lucie Village historic schoolhouse. Receiving an award from Okeechobee was Yaquelin Valdez Salazar. She is currently employed with the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office and plans to major in Emergency Planning and Management. Making the presentation is Okeechobee City Council member and TCRLC 2nd Vice President David McAuley. [Photo courtesy TCRLC]
David McAuley presents the TRCLC scholarship to Salazar
The Treasure Coast Regional League of Cities (TCRLC) presented their scholarships at the May meeting more
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U.S.P.S. to honor nation’s 250th anniversary with stamps curated by Ralph Lauren
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announced it will honor the nation’s 250th anniversary with the release... more
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Memorial Day service honors the fallen
Okeechobee community members gathered at the Veterans Memorial in Flagler Park on May 25 to remember those who gave their lives for their country. more
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Manatee Lagoon offers FREE virtual summer camp
Dive into a season of discovery, adventure and free family fun during Summer at the Lagoon at Manatee Lagoon... more
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From Left to Right - Pat Lucey- Arc Board President, Raina Rulle- Executive Director -Richard & Min Vondrak Foundation Inc., Wiliam Brasmar, President Richard & Min Vondrak Foundation, Inc., Debbie Lee- Director Arc of the Glades, Linda Santiago , Board Director Arc of the Glades, Jennifer Earnest, VP TIBBQ Executive Director and H E Hill Foundation, Inc. VP , In the Back Alicia Spence - TIBBQ Vendor Director.
Torry Island BBQ Showdown raises over $71K for Glades charities and adults with intellectual disabilities
The 3rd Annual Torry Island BBQ Showdown, held March 21, 2026, proved to be more... more
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Okeechobee Junior Leaders Summer Camp was created to cultivate leadership development, workforce readiness, and community awareness among middle and high school students throughout Okeechobee County. [Photo courtesy Okeechobee County Economic Development Corporation]
Okeechobee Junior Leaders Summer Camp returns for sixth cohort
The Okeechobee County Economic Development Corporation (OCEDC) is proud to announce the return of the Okeechobee Junior Leaders Summer Camp ... more
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MOM Mobile Clinic now available in Okeechobee
  Healthy Start Coalition of Okeechobee is excited to announce that the MOM Mobile Clinic officially launches tomorrow, May 19, at the Okeechobee County Library. … more
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OKEECHOBEE -- At the Hurricane Expo, children were given bags of feed to feed the goats. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Hurricane Expo draws crowd
OKEECHOBEE – Our Village Okeechobee’s first Hurricane Preparedness Expo, held May 16, at Milking R Dairy, attracted a good crowd. Local organizations and businesses set up booths on the grounds … more
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OKEECHOBEE -- The MOM Mobile will be at the Okeechobee County Public Library on Tuesdays. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
MOM Mobile provides prenatal care
Okeechobee Healthy Start Coalition and Treasure Coast Maternity Center are bringing a weekly... more
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OKEECHOBEE — South Florida PGA Foundation President Tom Wildenhause, PGA Assistant Executive Director Meredith Schuler, and PGA Vice President Lee Stroever break ground at the location for the new Habitat for Humanity home in Douglas Park.
Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on new home in Douglas Park
On Thursday, May 14, Habitat for Humanity St. Lucie & Okeechobee, Inc. (HFHSLO) celebrated the groundbreaking of a new ... more
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Pahokee woman claims $2 million from scratch off ticket
On May 13, the Florida Lottery announces that Lekisha Epps, 33, of Pahokee, claimed a $2 million top prize ... more
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Friendship House of Boca Raton is proud to announce the second annual Tour de Friendship on Sunday, November 15, 2026. This growing charity cycling event welcomes riders from across Florida to ride in support of children and young adults with special needs. [Photo courtesy Stelly Photo Video]
Second Annual “Tour de Friendship” Charity Ride returns to South Florida
Following a successful inaugural ride that brought together cyclists and supporters from across South Florida and raised over $56,000 ... more
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OKEECHOBEE — Gary Kirsch (left) was installed as the 2026-27 president of the Okeechobee Chapter Sons of the American Revolution. Performing the installation was Chapter Registrar and Chaplin Don Hanna (right). [Photo courtesy SAR]
SAR installs new president
Gary Kirsch (left) was installed as the 2026-27 president of the Okeechobee Chapter Sons of the American Revolution. more
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Dancing Hearts Father-Daughter Dance returns on June 20
Healthy Start announces the return of their beloved Dancing Hearts Father-Daughter Annual Dance on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. ... more
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Students and instructors from Okeechobee High School and West Florida High School met in Sebring Florida to experience the automobile races at the Sebring International Speedway in Sebring, Florida, Friday, May 8, 2026. The event is part of the Electrathon STEM Race Day.
Okeechobee students get exclusive tour of GT World Challenge America with FPL
Students from Okeechobee High School saw first-hand how their classroom skills could apply to... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Genesis Tijerina, 3, enjoyed having her face painted at the Gun Safety Awareness Event held May 9 at the Parrott Island outdoor venue. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Kids enjoy Gun Safety Awareness event
OKEECHOBEE – Parrott Island’s Outdoor Venue was the site of a Children’s Gun Safety Awareness Event on May 9. more
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United Way teams up with Mighty Mussels to win big for the community
United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades and the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels scored a big win for the 90 partner agencies ... more
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Join Healthy Start in celebrating mobile prenatal health services in our community
Healthy Starts extends invitation to the MOM Mobile Soft Launch on Friday, May 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 … more
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Spread the word about scammers
The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office needs your help spreading the word about scam callers targeting our citizens. more
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