![Oscole Warrior Legacy's demostration included information about how Seminole women took part in the Seminole Wars, carrying equipment for the men and engaging in combat themselves. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News].](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20240216-160413-osceola%20seminole%20legacy%202.jpg)
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School children from all over South Florida visited Brighton Seminole Reservation in Glades County...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/16/24 |
![MOORE HAVEN -- At the Glades County Commission meeting on Feb. 12, two Glades County employees, Firefighter/EMT Hunter Mehrer, and Firefighter/EMT Hilario Rodriguez, were presented with a Valor Pin and Certificate of Valor for their services performed on Dec. 29, 2023.. From Left to Right: Commissioner Tony Whidden, Public Safety Director Angela Snow-Colegrove, Commission Chairman Tim Stanley, Firefighter/EMT Rodriguez, Firefighter/EMT Mehrer, Public Safety Chief of Operations Lawrence Factor, Commissioner Jerry Sapp, and Commissioner Hattie Taylor. [Photo courtesy Glades County Government]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20240213-132337-Glades%20County%20Valor.jpg)
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Two Glades County Firefighter/EMTs were honored for bravery at the Feb. 12 meeting of the Glades County Commission.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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2/14/24
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The 2023-2024 dry season continues to bring above average rainfall, keeping the level of Lake Okeechobee above it’s “ecological envelope.”
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/24/24 |
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GFWC LaBelle Community Woman’s Club will host a ...
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By C. M. Schmidlkofer
Caloosa Belle Independent | 1/14/24 |
![GLADES COUNTY -- On Dec. 20, Glades County Public Safety hosted a visit by an elf to bring awareness to the county at Loves Truck Stop. The elf shared educatio about EMS and fire protection as well as candy! [Photo courtesy Glades County Public Safety] ](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20240102-080911-glades%20county%20public%20safety%20elf.jpg)
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On Dec. 20, Glades County Public Safety hosted a visit by an elf to bring awareness to the county ...
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Special to the Lake Okeechobee News
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1/2/24
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CLEWISTON – The Santa Express rolled into town Dec. 7 with Santa and his helpers on board. The Christmas joy ride was merry and bright...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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12/7/23
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In this Halloween True Okee special… Stories of strange creatures and ghosts surround the area around Lake Okeechobee.
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By Richard Marion
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10/29/21
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