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HCA Raulerson Hospital announces retirement of Frannie Tunac
HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital is proud to announce the retirement of Frannie Tunac... more
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Coach Kelly receives Certificate of Appreciation from Kiwanis Club
The Kiwanis Club presented Coach Pat Kelly with a Certificate of Appreciation, on July 18... more
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Gabriel Williams (Courtesy photo)
Quarter Auction benefits Gabriel Williams
The American Legion will host a Quarters for a Cause Auction to benefit Gabriel Williams on Tuesday, Aug. 20... more
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Back to School Expo at OMS
 A Back to School Expo is planned on Saturday, July 27, from 8 a.m. to noon, at Osceola Middle School. more
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A group of junior leaders present their idea for a new business in Okeechobee. [Photo courtesy OCEDC]
Okeechobee students graduate leadership camp 
Sixty students graduated from the annual Junior Leadership Camp in Okeechobee in June.   more
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National Day of the Cowboy Raffle at the Okeechobee Library
To celebrate National Day of the Cowboy, the Okeechobee County Library is raffling off a copy of the new photobook American Grit: ... more
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Okeechobee Library to hold Books for Donations Sale on Friday, July 19
The Friends of the Okeechobee Library will hold a Books for Donations Sale on Friday, July 19... more
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Democratic Executive Committee to host important meeting
The Okeechobee Democratic Executive Committee will be having an important meeting on July 17. more
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The North American Butterfly Association documented 45 species of butterflies at Kissimmee Prairie State Park on July 4, including a Gray Ministreak, a small tropical butterfly that had not previously been documented at the park. [Photo courtesy Linda Cooper]
New butterfly documented at Kissimmee Prairie State Park
The North American Butterfly Association added a new butterfly to the count for Kissimmee Prairie Preserve on July 4: Gray Ministreak. more
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Profiles in Foster Care – Trish Crawford
The project, which introduces local foster parents to the community through a series of... more
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What’s in a name? Family finders does exactly what it says
The program’s goal - and the work of all program staff - is to research, identify and locate family... more
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Critical CCKids program survives veto, supported by Governor
A proposed program to keep more families together as they navigate the dependency system... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Cole Curtis had fun with a sparkler while waiting for the community fireworks show to start on July 6 at the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Okeechobee community enjoys fireworks show
Hundreds of community members gathered at the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center for the community fireworks show. more
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Touch a Truck needs you
For nine years, Touch a Truck has not been possible without our amazing local organizations that contribute their time... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Mark Langley was in Okeechobee County June 28-30 for a horsemanship clinic. [Photo by Katrina Elsken]
'Horse whisperer' visits Okeechobee
Australian horse trainer Mark Langley was in Okeechobee County June 28-30 as part of his USA Horsemanship Tour. more
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Photo by Richard Marion/Lake Okeechobee News
UPDATE: Fireworks show planned for July 6
Local businesses and individuals have donated enough money to fund the 2024 fireworks show, with more than $10,000 left over for the 2025 event. more
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Donor steps up to fund fireworks show
Okeechobee County will have a fireworks show this year after all. more
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NFPA offers safety tips to prevent electrical shock drowning
While most people are unaware of electrical dangers posed in water environments... more
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July Blood Drives planned
The Blood Bus will be accepting blood donations at the following locations in the month of July: more
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Victory Baptist Church to host Vacation Bible School July 8-12
OKEECHOBEE – Victory Baptist Church will present a free “Stompers and Chompers” Vacation Bible School, July 8-12 from 6 to 8 p.m. Kids ages 6-12 are invited for a DINO-mite time … more
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