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[Photo courtesy Voices for Children]
Voices for Children is Calling all Heroes!
Join us at Clover Park on April 18th for an action-packed night with Voices for Children of Okeechobee... more
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New K9s United specialty license plate now available
K9s United, a national nonprofit dedicated to advocating for and supporting law enforcement canines... more
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Offices to close for Good Friday
The offices at City Hall, Public Works, and the administrative offices of the Police Department will be closed... more
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Local child welfare community reaches adoption goal four months early
Communities Connected for Kids’ child welfare system – reached its 2025 adoption goal in February... more
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No activities will be happening at Heritage Village this year, because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the travel ban between the United States and Canada.
Canadian visitors will have to register with authorities  
Beginning April 11, Canadians visiting Florida will have to comply with immigration rules being enforced by the Trump administration.   more
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Gianni Trofibio is Tiny Mr. Speckled Perch 2025
Gianni Trofibio was named 2025 Tiny Mr. Speckled Perch. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- From 2001-2019, Gordie Peer hosted Cowboy Gatherings at his ranch in Okeechobee. [Photo courtesy Gordie Peer Cowboy Schoolhouse Facebook Page]
Gordie Peer was a cowboy and a showman
OKEECHOBEE -- Many in the Okeechobee community were saddened by news of the death of longtime resident Gordie Peer. more
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Residents hear noise from Avon Park Range
OKEECHOBEE –  “What was that boom?” more
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AAA activates 'Tow to Go' for St. Patrick’s Day
AAA is activating ‘Tow to Go’ in select states for the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day weekend, in hopes that partygoers do not press their luck by driving impaired. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Children enjoyed the Okeechobee County Fair Midway rides. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Okeechobee County Fair is open March 11-16
OKEECHOBEE -- The Okeechobee County Fair opened March 11 and runs through March 16 at the Okeechobee County Agri-Civic Center, 4601 State Road 710. more
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Touch a Truck and Career Expo help inspire the next generation
The Okeechobee County Economic Devlopment Corporation (OCEDC) was proud to partner with Okeechobee Touch a Truck for the second year. more
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MOORE HAVEN -- World War Ii veteran Leonard Nichols, 100, was "Sheriff for a Day" at the Chalo Nitka Festival on Saturday, March 1. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
100-year-old veteran was sheriff for a day
MOORE HAVEN -- Leonard Nichols, who celebrated his 100th birthday on Feb. 23, was honored in the 2025 Chalo Nitka Parade as Sheriff for A Day. more
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Longhorn cattle are highlight of parade
A cattle drive featuring a small herd of Texas Longhorn cattle was the highlight of the 2025 Speckled Perch Festival Parade ... more
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Okeechobee rodeo draws crowds
The rodeo continues Sunday, March 9 at 2 p.m. Gates open at noon. more
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Photos from the Speckled Perch Festival Parade
OKEECHOBEE -- The Speckled Perch Festival Parade. held March 8 in downtown Okeechobee, featured beauty queens, classic cars and a cattle drive! more
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WM hosts hazardous waste amnesty day
Waste Management will hold a Amnesty Day for Household Hazardous Waste on Saturday, March 15 from 9 a.m. to noon, at 10800 NE 128th Ave, Okeechobee.   Amnesty … more
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Pancake breakfast funds scholarships
Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs of Okeechobee are excited to bring the community a pancake breakfast on Easter morning this year! … more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Okeechobee Main Street will host the unveiling of historic signs and a scavenger hunt in Flagler Park on April 2. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Historic signs to be unveiled at scavenger hunt
Join Okeechobee Main Street on Wednesday, April 2, at 5 p.m. in Flagler Park #3 for the unveiling of Historic Signs and a scavenger hunt. more
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Postal inspectors remind consumers to be alert for imposter scams
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is kicking off National Consumer Protection Week, March 2-8,... more
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Photos from the Chalo Nitka Parade
MOORE HAVEN -- The 2025 Chalo Nitka Parade enjoyed beautiful weather on March 1 in downtown Moore Haven. more
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