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The North American Butterfly Association documented 45 species of butterflies at Kissimmee Prairie State Park on July 4, including a Gray Ministreak, a small tropical butterfly that had not previously been documented at the park. [Photo courtesy Linda Cooper]
New butterfly documented at Kissimmee Prairie State Park
The North American Butterfly Association added a new butterfly to the count for Kissimmee Prairie Preserve on July 4: Gray Ministreak. more
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Profiles in Foster Care – Trish Crawford
The project, which introduces local foster parents to the community through a series of... more
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What’s in a name? Family finders does exactly what it says
The program’s goal - and the work of all program staff - is to research, identify and locate family... more
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Critical CCKids program survives veto, supported by Governor
A proposed program to keep more families together as they navigate the dependency system... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Cole Curtis had fun with a sparkler while waiting for the community fireworks show to start on July 6 at the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Okeechobee community enjoys fireworks show
Hundreds of community members gathered at the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center for the community fireworks show. more
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LaBelle celebrates the Fourth of July
The City of LaBelle sponsored an Independence Day celebration at Barron Park on July 4. more
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Caloosa Baptist offers GriefShare
Have you experienced the loss of someone you love? Has there been a struggle to move forward... more
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Touch a Truck needs you
For nine years, Touch a Truck has not been possible without our amazing local organizations that contribute their time... more
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Lorie Ward, C.F.A.
News from the Glades County Property Appraiser
We have spent most of June finalizing values and land classifications, administering exemptions... more
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LABELLE -- LaBelle community members lined the banks of the Caloosahatchee River for the annual Fourth of July fireworks show. [Photo by Mallarie Kennedy]
Fourth of July parade at noon in LaBelle
LABELLE -- The Swamp Cabbage Festival Committee has organized a Fourth of July celebration in LaBelle. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Mark Langley was in Okeechobee County June 28-30 for a horsemanship clinic. [Photo by Katrina Elsken]
'Horse whisperer' visits Okeechobee
Australian horse trainer Mark Langley was in Okeechobee County June 28-30 as part of his USA Horsemanship Tour. more
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Sugar Express to give rides at Caladium Festival
LAKE PLACID – The Sugar Express steam engine train is headed to Lake Placid for the annual Caladium Festival July 26-28. more
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Photo by Richard Marion/Lake Okeechobee News
UPDATE: Fireworks show planned for July 6
Local businesses and individuals have donated enough money to fund the 2024 fireworks show, with more than $10,000 left over for the 2025 event. more
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Donor steps up to fund fireworks show
Okeechobee County will have a fireworks show this year after all. more
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NFPA offers safety tips to prevent electrical shock drowning
While most people are unaware of electrical dangers posed in water environments... more
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July Blood Drives planned
The Blood Bus will be accepting blood donations at the following locations in the month of July: more
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Victory Baptist Church to host Vacation Bible School July 8-12
OKEECHOBEE – Victory Baptist Church will present a free “Stompers and Chompers” Vacation Bible School, July 8-12 from 6 to 8 p.m. Kids ages 6-12 are invited for a DINO-mite time … more
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Fireworks planned in Moore Haven
A Fourth of July celebration is planned Thursday, July 4 at 9 p.m. at Alvin Ward Park ... more
Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino to open in 2025
Construction of the new hotel and casino at Seminole Brighton Reservation is going well. more
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Okeechobee Junior Leaders graduate on June 27
The Okeechobee Junior Leaders Impact Presentations and Graduation Ceremony for group #2 more
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