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Kids enjoy summer camp.OKEECHOBEE — Children hanging out and enjoying a day of summer camp at Our Village Okeechobee on Thursday, June 11. [Photo courtesy Our Village]
Kids enjoy summer camp
Children hanging out and enjoying a day of summer camp at Our Village... more
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USPS issues North American Soccer stamp
The U.S. Postal Service issued its North American Soccer stamp at the 2026 Boston... more
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Big O Teen Anglers host Kids Fishing Day
The Big O Teen Anglers held a free Kids Fishing Day on Saturday, June 13,  at the pond at the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center... more
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Sign up to discover the power of doula support on June 13
Pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum journey can bring a lot of questions, emotions, and decisions. You don’t have to navigate it alone. more
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Colby Harrison, 12, was cast as the young Zech MacIvey for the film version of "A Land Remembered." [Photo by Jaime Green]
Young actor once wished he was Zech MacIvey
The first time he read, “A Land Remembered,” 12-year-old Colby Harrison wished there was a movie or TV version of the story. Now he’s part of making that wish come true. more
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Summer events and activities for kids to do
If you’re looking for something to entertain the kids this summer, look no further. more
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Lake Okeechobee News earns two first place wins at FPA Awards
Lake Okeechobee News won first place in two categories at the 2026 Florida Press Association Florida Press Association (FPA) Weekly Newspaper Awards on June 5. more
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Getting paid by the state for taking care of a family member
Family caregivers can often get paid to provide home care services for a loved one under their state Medicaid program. Eligibility rules and services can vary greatly by state. more
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Summer Break Spot brings free meals to children
This summer In Okeechobee free meals are being brought to your children. more
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Quarters for a Cause benefit for Vicki Rogers is June 16
A Quarters for a Cause benefit for Vicki Rogers will be held on Tuesday, June 16, with doors opening at 6 p.m. and the Quarter Auction begins at 7 p.m. ... more
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David McAuley presents the TRCRLC scholarship to Salazar..OKEECHOBEE — The Treasure Coast Regional League of Cities (TCRLC) presented their scholarships at the May meeting at the St. Lucie Village historic schoolhouse. Receiving an award from Okeechobee was Yaquelin Valdez Salazar. She is currently employed with the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office and plans to major in Emergency Planning and Management. Making the presentation is Okeechobee City Council member and TCRLC 2nd Vice President David McAuley. [Photo courtesy TCRLC]
David McAuley presents the TRCLC scholarship to Salazar
The Treasure Coast Regional League of Cities (TCRLC) presented their scholarships at the May meeting more
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U.S.P.S. to honor nation’s 250th anniversary with stamps curated by Ralph Lauren
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announced it will honor the nation’s 250th anniversary with the release... more
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Memorial Day service honors the fallen
Okeechobee community members gathered at the Veterans Memorial in Flagler Park on May 25 to remember those who gave their lives for their country. more
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Manatee Lagoon offers FREE virtual summer camp
Dive into a season of discovery, adventure and free family fun during Summer at the Lagoon at Manatee Lagoon... more
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Okeechobee Junior Leaders Summer Camp was created to cultivate leadership development, workforce readiness, and community awareness among middle and high school students throughout Okeechobee County. [Photo courtesy Okeechobee County Economic Development Corporation]
Okeechobee Junior Leaders Summer Camp returns for sixth cohort
The Okeechobee County Economic Development Corporation (OCEDC) is proud to announce the return of the Okeechobee Junior Leaders Summer Camp ... more
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MOM Mobile Clinic now available in Okeechobee
  Healthy Start Coalition of Okeechobee is excited to announce that the MOM Mobile Clinic officially launches tomorrow, May 19, at the Okeechobee County Library. … more
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OKEECHOBEE -- At the Hurricane Expo, children were given bags of feed to feed the goats. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Hurricane Expo draws crowd
OKEECHOBEE – Our Village Okeechobee’s first Hurricane Preparedness Expo, held May 16, at Milking R Dairy, attracted a good crowd. Local organizations and businesses set up booths on the grounds … more
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OKEECHOBEE -- The MOM Mobile will be at the Okeechobee County Public Library on Tuesdays. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
MOM Mobile provides prenatal care
Okeechobee Healthy Start Coalition and Treasure Coast Maternity Center are bringing a weekly... more
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OKEECHOBEE — South Florida PGA Foundation President Tom Wildenhause, PGA Assistant Executive Director Meredith Schuler, and PGA Vice President Lee Stroever break ground at the location for the new Habitat for Humanity home in Douglas Park.
Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on new home in Douglas Park
On Thursday, May 14, Habitat for Humanity St. Lucie & Okeechobee, Inc. (HFHSLO) celebrated the groundbreaking of a new ... more
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OKEECHOBEE — Gary Kirsch (left) was installed as the 2026-27 president of the Okeechobee Chapter Sons of the American Revolution. Performing the installation was Chapter Registrar and Chaplin Don Hanna (right). [Photo courtesy SAR]
SAR installs new president
Gary Kirsch (left) was installed as the 2026-27 president of the Okeechobee Chapter Sons of the American Revolution. more
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