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United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades has named Hannah Pelle its permanent CEO and president following...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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11/12/26
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![The Florida Breast Cancer Foundation (FBCF), whose “End Breast Cancer” specialty license plate helps fund critical breast cancer research and education throughout the Sunshine State. [Photo courtesy Florida Breast Cancer Foundation]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20261110-144338-7cd-Breast%20Cancer%20license%20plate.jpg)
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For Florida drivers, choosing a specialty license plate is about more than personalizing their vehicle.
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By Karen Patti
Florida Breast Cancer Foundation | 11/11/26 |
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Thanksgiving is a cherished tradition that brings families and friends together around the table.
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By Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
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11/10/26
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United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades will mark the start of its 2027 annual campaign with...
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Special to Hendry County News
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11/5/26
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Collaboratory is accepting applications until Nov. 12 for its Community Impact Rural Micro Grant program, which will award up to eight grants of $5,000 ...
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By Collaboratory
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10/30/26
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Halloween brings added dangers to the road every year, but AAA warns motorists...
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By AAA
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10/28/26
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The scariest part of Halloween may not be the haunted houses, horror movies, or spooky costumes ...
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By Dr. Danielle Madril
Chief Medical Officer UnitedHealthcare of Florida | 10/27/26 |
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A funky evening for a groovy cause is set for United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades’ third annual Bartender Battle on Oct. 29.
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By United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades
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10/27/26
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![Willow Rose Green (center) with Lacy Green and the 2026 winner of the Bra & High Heel Decorating Contest Maria Billie. [Photo courtesy Green Salon & Spa]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20261026-181618-d79-Green%20Salon%20and%20Spa%20feat.jpg)
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In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, The Green Salon & Spa proudly hosted their...
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By the Green Salon & Spa
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10/27/26
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![Lakefront Estates is west of Buckhead Ridge in Glades County. [Photo by Katrina Elsken//Lake Okeechobee News]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20261016-130943-f30-lakeside%201.jpg)
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GLADES COUNTY -- Although much of the development is unfinished, the first residents of Lakefront Estates moved into their new homes the first week of October.
Glades County Manager Paul …
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/18/26 |
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GLADES COUNTY -- A lucky player hit a $54,041.60 jackpot on Thursday, Oct. 15, at Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino.
The jackpot was won on a Fu Nan Fu Nu ® slot machine by AGS …
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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10/16/26
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![A VPK student enjoys Pete the Cat at Kid City Early Learning Academy in LaBelle. [Photo courtesy Early Learning Academy]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20261013-095341-1e4-BelieveNBooks%20FEAT.jpg)
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BelieveNBooks, a Florida-based nonprofit dedicated to expanding children's access to books...
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By Aditi Maheshwari
On behalf of BelieveNBooks | 10/13/26 |
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A lucky player hit a $34,011.77 jackpot on Saturday, Oct. 10, at Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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10/13/26
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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]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260309-161421-f48-gv%20lakefront%201.jpg)
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On Oct. 8, a youtube.com video was posted of families moving into homes in Lakefront Estates in Glades County.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/12/26 |
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With daylight saving time ending Nov. 1 across most of the U.S., veterinarian Dr. Kelly Hood explains how to prepare dogs and cats ...
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By Pet Health Digest
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10/12/26
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The U.S. Postal Service will observe Columbus Day on Monday, October 12. All Post Office locations will be closed.
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By USPS
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10/11/26
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Harry Chapin Food Bank has named Vennitta Campbell as its new chief financial officer...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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10/8/26
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American Red Cross offers steps you can take to help prevent a fire in your home and keep your loved ones safe.
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By American Red Cross
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10/7/26
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Avow began in 1983 not as an institution but as a mission: no one in Southwest Florida should face the end of life alone.
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By Jaysen Roa
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10/5/26
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Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino has been named Best Place to Play Bingo in the Okeechobee News 2026 Best of the Lake Okeechobee Readers’ Choice Awards, ..
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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10/2/26
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