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Warm-water surprise boosts Emmanuel University’s Dunn & Mcguffin to Okeechobee win

After Peyton Dunn and Luke Mcguffin found a “magical spot” and grabbed the Day 1 lead in the Strike King Bassmaster College Series at Lake Okeechobee presented by Bass Pro Shops, …

FLHSMV announces driver license exams to be administered in English only

Today, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) announced that, beginning Friday, February 6th , all driver license knowledge and skills …

New Report Gives Florida Poor Grades for Efforts to Prevent Tobacco Use

According to the American Lung Association’s 24th annual “State of Tobacco Control” report , released today, Florida’s grades show the state …

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Health

Study assesses tobacco use in the United States

Many have reported receiving a survey in the mail within the last few weeks.

Local officials try to calm immigration fears

Ave Maria

As COVID-19 concerns continue, local organizations continue the effort to get the word out and ease tensions among our undocumented population.

Florida provides 9,000 doses of COVID-19 Vaccine to AIDS Healthcare Foundation for vulnerable populations

Pahokee

The Florida Division of Emergency Management and Florida Department of Health announced a new partnership with AIDS Healthcare Foundation

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Human Interest

Hocus Pocus Halloween Fun - Kids Costume Photos

Pahokee

This is a real TREAT for our readers during some tricky times.

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Community

Florida Cracker Trail Ride visits Edna Pearce Lockett Estate

The Florida Cracker Trail Ride stopped at the historic Edna Pearce Lockett Estate on the Kissimmee River on Feb. 18.

A Day in Belle Glade at West County Senior Center

Pahokee

Seniors gather together at the West County Senior Center in Belle Glade for activities while observing COVID-19 guidelines.

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True Okee bonus episode: Death of a Sheriff

In this bonus episode of True Okee, we examine the death of Okeechobee County Sheriff John Collier

True Okee episode 3: The Okeechobee Eight

Ave Maria

It's the 1980's and the War on Drugs is in full swing. With the DEA zeroed in on Miami as a key port for the massive amount of cocaine coming into the country, smugglers begin looking for areas in …

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