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Celebrate Juneteenth in Douglas Park June 19–21, 2026
The Douglas Park and Dean’s Court communities will host a weekend of celebration, reflection, and fellowship in honor of Juneteenth. more
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Join the OCSO on May 15 for their annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony
Sheriff Noel E. Stephen invites the community to join us for our annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony. more
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Online safety and exploitation risks: What parents need to know
As online exploitation continues to rise nationwide, it’s critical for parents and caregivers to... more
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Online safety and exploitation risks: What parents need to know
As online exploitation continues to rise nationwide, it’s critical for parents and caregivers to... more
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Luke Streelman placed second in the Grades 7-9 Division of the State Post Contest “Soil. Where It All Begins.” [Photo courtesy Okeechobee Soil and Water Conservation District]
Three local students place in State Poster Contest
Okeechobee Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) had three students place in the SWCD State Poster Contest ... more
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A GoFundMe in memory of Silvino Aguirre was started to help pay for his funeral expenses. [Courtesy photo]
GoFundMe account in memory of Silvino Aguirre has been set up for funeral expenses
An Immokalee family is grieving after Silvino Aguirre lost his life on April 24. According to loved ones ... more
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Girl Scouts celebrates 5 years of Rock the Noc at Camp Nocatee in Clewiston
LAKE WORTH  – Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida recently hosted the fifth annual Rock the Noc family festival at the historic Camp Nocatee in Clewiston... more
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United Way to host Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades is hosting an appreciation breakfast for its dedicated volunteers. more
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Raulerson Hospital and volunteers complete projects for veterans
In recognition of HCA Healthcare’s annual We Show Up for Our Communities Month, colleagues from HCA Florida Raulerson Hospita more
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OCALA –– The Battle of Okeechobee was represented at the 2026 Convocation of Seminole War Historians by (left to right): Moses Osceola, Shawn Henderson, and Dowling Watford. The Convocation is held every two years at a location that is significant to the Seminole Wars, and features speakers and programs related to the Wars. This year the Convocation was hosted by Fort King in Ocala and was attended by over 100 participants. (Photo by Andrew Foster)
Reenactors attend Seminole War Convocation
The Battle of Okeechobee was represented at the 2026 Convocation of Seminole War Historians by (left to right): Moses Osceola, Shawn Henderson, and Dowling Watford. more
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HFHSLO to host first groundbreaking in Okeechobee County
On May 14 at 10 a.m., Habitat for Humanity St. Lucie & Okeechobee, Inc. (HFHSLO) will celebrate its first groundbreaking ceremony in Okeechobee ... more
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.JROTC Cadet Major Campbell Jordan received Hunley Award.OKEECHOBEE — The Pvt. William H. Raulerson Camp 2080 presented the Hunley Award to Okeechobee High School JROTC Cadet Major Campbell Jordan. Camp Commander Brad Phares made the presentation. [Photo courtesy Pvt. William H. Raulerson Camp 2080]
JROTC Cadet Major Campbell Jordan received Hunley Award
The Pvt. William H. Raulerson Camp 2080 presented the Hunley Award to Okeechobee High School JROTC Cadet Major Campbell Jordan. more
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Trinity Sullivan was crowned 2026 Miss Speckled Perch. [Photo by Lissie Wickes]
Winners of the Speckled Perch pageant announced
Miss Speckled Perch celebrated its 61st annual pageant in February. This pageant is a rich part of our town’s history ... more
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Author meet & greet at Clewiston Library April 30
The Friends of the Clewiston Library are excited to announce that author of “Lesser Haven” Christie Caliendo... more
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Winners of the American Legion Pageants are: back row left to right: Jr. Miss American Legion Sadie Sellers and Miss American Legion Kali Pineda. front row: Little Miss American Legion Hannah Schoonmaker and Tiny Miss American Legion Layla Smith. [Photo by Lissie Wickes]
Winners of the 2026 American Legion Pageant
OKEECHOBEE — Okeechobee County’s American Legion queens won their 2026 titles on Jan. 17 at the American Legion Post... more
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2 players hit jackpots totaling nearly $50,000 at Seminole Brighton Bay Casino
Two lucky guests won a combined $49,184.32 in jackpots between April 18 and April 20 at Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino. more
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Pictured left to right is Kiwanis President Gary Ritter, Kiwanis board member John Williams, OMS Ag teacher Brian Trimble. [Photo courtesy Kiwanis Club]
Kiwanis Club presents quarterly Community Service Award to Brian Trimble
On April 10, the Kiwanis Club presented their quarterly Community Service Award to Brian Trimble for his outstanding commitment. more
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CLEWISTON — David Theroux was named Healthcare Employee of the Year at the Clewiston Elks Annual Community Awards Celebration on April 16.
Clewiston Elks honor community leaders at Annual Awards Celebration
Thursday, April 16, the Clewiston Elks hosted their Annual Community Awards Celebration... more
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SFWMD rescinds water shortage warning for Glades County and portions of Highlands County
On April 17, the SFWMD rescinded the Water Shortage Warning that was issued on Feb. 5, 2026, for Glades County ... more
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JROTC instructors receives Certificate of Congressional Recognition
Sergeant Val Gibson and Major Donavan Locklear, JROTC instructors at Okeechobee High School, were presented a Certificate of Congressional Recognition . more
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