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Kailani T. of Girl Scouts Troop 64000 in Okeechobee County sold 5,070 boxes.
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News from Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida
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4/16/26
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Each May, the nation recognizes Older Americans Month (OAM), a time to honor older adults’ contributions ...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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4/16/26
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Extended Work on U.S. 441 (S.R. 15 / S.R. 700 / U.S. 98)
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, Fla. – Construction activities are continuing along U.S. 441 (State Road 15 / State Road 700 / …
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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4/14/26
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On Monday, April 13 , Avow, a leading nonprofit health care provider based in Southwest Florida...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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4/13/26
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The Kiwanis Club inducted Judge William L Hendry (posthumously) and Sherri Enfinger into the Hall of Fame for their outstanding service ...
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By Kiwanis Club of Okeechobee
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4/13/26
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The Okeechobee Soil and Water Conservation District announces the winners of their 2026 Poster Contest.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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4/13/26
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The public comment section of the April 9 Okeechobee Board of County Commissioner meeting was dominated by residents concerned about the upcoming Okee-One data center project.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/10/26 |
![OKEECHOBEE -- Storyteller and Teaching Artist Carrie Sue Ayvar portrayed “Doc Anna” Darrow during the March meeting of the Okeechobee Fine Arts Society. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260406-134322-2a1-Doc%20ANNA%20jpb.jpg)
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Storyteller and Teaching Artist Carrie Sue Ayvar portrayed “Doc Anna” Darrow during the March meeting of the Okeechobee Fine Arts Society.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/6/26 |
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The Heritage Association of Highlands County and the Okeechobee Historical Society will hold the 2026 Heritage Festival ...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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4/6/26
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![Bank of America representatives presented a $200,000 check to Harry Chapin Food Bank to support construction of the food bank’s new Hunger Action Center. [Photo courtesy Harry Chapin Food Bank]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260402-120847-0da-Harry%20Chapin%20Food%20Bank%20grant%20feat.jpg)
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FORT MYERS – Harry Chapin Food Bank received a pair of generous donations from Bank of America to support two initiatives aimed at ending hunger in Southwest Florida.
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News from Harry Chapin Food Bank
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4/2/26
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United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades is partnering with Take Two Coffee to create a delicious new way...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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4/1/26
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Gas prices in Okeechobee County rose up to $4.29 per gallon on March 31, up from $3.99 on March 18, as prices continue to rise due to the war in Iran
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in progress Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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3/31/26
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OKEECHOBEE — The last 2026 date for Saturday at the Museum is April 4 from 9 a.m. to noon at the locations listed below. Free admission.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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3/31/26
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Lake Okeechobee News has been announced as finalists in multiple categories at the 2026 Florida Press Association Florida Press Association (FPA) Weekly Newspaper Awards.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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3/30/26
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OKEECHOBEE -- Okeechobee County Parks & Recreation hosted an Easter Egg Hunt at the Darrell Enfinger Sports Complex on Saturday, March 28. [Photos by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/28/26 |
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Join Okeechobee High School’s Farrewell Tour to celebrate the memories, traditions, and moments that made OHS so special.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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3/27/26
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There will be a dedication ceremony held on Sunday, March 29...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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3/26/26
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As forecasters warn of elevated spring storm, flood and wildfire risks nationwide, the American Red Cross urges people to donate on the organization’s Giving Day, March ...
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By American Red Cross
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3/25/26
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![Through “Letters to America,” young people ages 14 to 30 are being called on to share their vision for the country’s future through essays, videos, speeches, and art — putting forward their own declarations at a pivotal moment in the nation’s history. [Photo courtesy Youth 250]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260325-123740-904-Letters%20to%20America%20feat%20Youth%20250.jpg)
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As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, Made By Us, a national coalition of hundreds of museums ...
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By Made By Us and Youth 250
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3/25/26
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At the meeting of the Hendry County Commission on Tuesday, March 24, CEO and Founder of Streamline Internet Lou Elliott...
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By Annie Wills
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/25/26 |