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In partnership with the Okeechobee Historical Society, Okeechobee County is proud to celebrate the 100th anniversary...
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7/23/26
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Facebook groups are covered with posts from local residents asking if the county pool is open for the summer yet.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/16/26 |
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Students attending camp at Our Village Okeechobee had a great time during PJ Day! For more photos...
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7/16/26
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The children who participated in Our Village Summer Camps stayed busy this summer with lots of fun activities.
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7/16/26
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![DAR member presented baby blankets to Healthy Start..OKEECHOBEE –– On July 10, 2026, representatives from Okeechobee, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) presented 17 baby blankets to Okeechobee’s Healthy Start Coalition. The blankets were made by member Elaine Seiser and donated in memory of her mother and the chapter’s Organizing Chapter Regent, Marion Wagner. Thank you to Elaine for wrapping Okeechobee’s newborns with warmth and comfort. [Photo courtesy NSDAR]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260715-124746-0dd-NSDAR%20baby%20blankets.jpg)
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On July 10, 2026, representatives from Okeechobee, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) presented 17 baby blankets ...
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7/15/26
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The U.S. Postal Service honored the possibilities and hope of Mattel’s Inc.’s iconic Barbie®...
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News from USPS
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7/14/26
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Habitat for Humanity Saint Lucie and Okeechobee, Inc. (Habitat SLO) is excited to welcome new Executive Director, Marcie Bergan.
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By Habitat for Humanity St. Lucie & Okeechobee
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7/13/26
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Okeechobee Main Street’s First Summer Concert Series featuring live music by Carl Owens was held on July 3...
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7/10/26
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To our Healthy Start Father-Daughter Dance sponsors, thank you. Because of you, dads and daughters had a night full of smiles ...
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By Healthy Start of Okeechobee
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7/8/26
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![.When Netflix wants to do a documentary on young journalists..OKEECHOBEE –– Summer usually means ice cream scoops, but Education Foundation of Okeechobee’s little journalists are thinking about story scoops…and they’re about to share some breaking news. [Photo courtesy Education Foundation of Okeechobee]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260708-145255-a95-youngest%20journalists%20feat%20EFO.jpg)
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Summer usually means ice cream scoops, but the Education Foundation of Okeechobee’s little journalists are thinking about story scoops…
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7/8/26
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On Tuesday, July 7, Our Village summer campers visited the Tilted Cone Arcade.
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7/8/26
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![NW 9th Avenue will be closed a railroad crossing..The City of Okeechobee announces due to an emergency repair, NW 9th AVE will be closed at the railroad crossing. This is a total closure, meaning no traffic will be allowed to cross the track until the work is complete. Signage will be in place marking the closure area and detour route, where available. Please note that any/all dates are subject to change due to weather and/or unforeseen conditions. Apologies for any inconvenience this closure may cause. [Map courtesy City of Okeechobee]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260706-095145-db3-9th%20Ave%20closes%20at%20RR%20tracks%20feat.jpg)
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Due to an emergency repair, NW 9th AVE will be closed at the railroad crossing. This is a total closure, meaning no traffic ...
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7/6/26
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Photos of the fireworks display at Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center during "Light it Up Okeechobee"...
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Photos By Annie Wills
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/4/26 |
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Locals came out to the Agri-Civic Center on Saturday, July 4th, to celebrate America's 250th Birthday.
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By Annie Wills
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/4/26 |
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The Juneteenth Celebration in Douglas Park June 19-21 turned out a big crowd.
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6/29/26
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Healthy Start invites new and soon-to-be moms and dads in Okeechobee to its annual...
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6/29/26
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Children participating in Our Village Summer Camp had a great time on Tuesday, June 16, when Okeechobee County...
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6/25/26
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The Beta Nu Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma enjoyed a meaningful and memorable meeting on May 30.
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6/25/26
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The Great Florida Cattle Drive will return in 2031, according to information shared by the organizing committee.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/22/26 |
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OKEECHOBEE -- The Douglas Park and Dean’s Court communities hosted weekend of celebration, reflection, and fellowship in honor of Juneteenth.
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6/21/26
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