Health
Dr. Paul McConnell is United Healthcare's dental director.

February is Children's Dental Health Month

During February’s Children’s Dental Health Month, it’s an opportune time to talk about dental health habits that can help improve the oral health of kids and people of all …

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.
Medical injection

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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Hocus Pocus Halloween Fun - Kids Costume Photos

Pahokee

This is a real TREAT for our readers during some tricky times.
Community
The Florida Cracker Trail Ride stopped at the historic Edna Pearce Lockett Estate on the Kissimmee River on Feb. 18.  

Pahokee

Seniors gather together at the West County Senior Center in Belle Glade for activities while observing COVID-19 guidelines.
Police/Fire
In this bonus episode of True Okee, we examine the death of Okeechobee County Sheriff John Collier
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Veterans

Veteran coalition fights suicide

The Greater Lake Okeechobee Veterans Service Coalition formed in the fall of 2023,
Traffic & Road Work
On March 15, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) announced upgrades to the Florida 511 (FL511) Advanced Traveler Information System...
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Wildlife & Environment
State News
Willis Lease: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (AP) — COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (AP) — Willis Lease Finance Corp. (WLFC) on Monday reported profit of $24.1 million in its third quarter. On a per-share basis, the Coconut …

Storm in the Caribbean is on a track to likely hit Cuba as a hurricane

Affiliated Managers: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

National and World
Moldova's diaspora tipped the scales in a pivotal election. Critics question the vote's validity

Moldovans living abroad voted in record numbers in a presidential runoff that secured victory for pro-Western President Maia Sandu, in a pivotal race that pitted her against a Russia-friendly …

Prince William begins a visit to South Africa that focuses on climate and the environment

Heavy rains in Barcelona disrupt rail service as troops search for more flood victims in Valencia

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