![OKEECHOBEE -- Some festival fans have a threme for their group costumes. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260320-181517-c39-DUCKS.jpg)
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OKEECHOBEE -- The Okeechobee Music Festival is underway at Sunshine Grove in northeastern Okeechobee County.
The four-day festival started March 19 and continues through March 22.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/20/26 |
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The 19th Judicial Circuit Sexual Assault Response Team will host the 3rd Annual Survivor Empowerment Walk on Friday, April 10...
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3/19/26
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![OKEECHOBEE -- Monster Energy set up a booth with music and breakdancers outside the Okeechobee Walmart store on March 19. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260319-122028-bae-cn%20walmart%20festival%20breakdancers%201.jpg)
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As Okeechobee Music Festival fans poured into Okeechobee County on Wednesday and Thursday, many headed for Walmart.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/19/26 |
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No open flames will be allowed in OMF campgrounds, but festival goers can cook on communal grills provided by OMF.
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3/18/26
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Are you ready for the Okeechobee Music Festival? If you don't like traffic and crowds, you might consider doing your shopping before Thursday or after Friday.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/17/26 |
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OKEECHOBEE — On Thursday, March 12, the Kiwanis Club of Okeechobee presented its quarterly Community Service Award to Chuck Akers (left) for his outstanding commitment. Chuck, who has been married …
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3/17/26
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Healthy Start had a great time at their Carnival Day with Dad event. It was a fun day filled with games, laughter ...
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3/17/26
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![The Car Seat Safety Inspection Station is available the third Friday of every month. The next inspection will be held on Friday, March 20 at the More 2 Life Ministries, 551 NE 39th Blvd. To make an appointment, 772-462-3501. Appointments are required. [Photo courtesy Metro Creative Connection]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260316-113958-59b-child%20safey%20seat%20metro.jpg)
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Making sure a child’s car seat is installed correctly is one of the most important steps in keeping them safe.
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News from Healthy Start
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3/16/26
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Mission United will host a fundraising event at Freedom Ranch on March 28: Boots ON. Hearts UNITED.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/16/26 |
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The Cowtown Rodeo continues Sunday, starting at 2 p.m.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/14/26 |
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OKEECHOBEE -- The 2026 Speckled Perch Festival began on Saturday, March 14 with a parade in downtown Okeechobee.
The festival in Flagler Park continues Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Photos by Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/14/26 |
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DAV & RecruitMilitary will host a virtual veteran and military spouse hiring event on Tuesday, March 17 from noon to 4 p.m. for ...
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By RecruitMilitary
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3/13/26
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Yet another amendment was approved March 12 on Okeechobee County's contract with Bass Pro – making a total of 12 extensions since the original contract was signed in 2018.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/12/26 |
![OKEECHOBEE -- March is American Red Cross Awareness Month. At their March 12 meeting, Okeechobee County Commissioners recognized American Red Cross of Mid-Florida with a proclamation. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260312-111107-243-gv%20red%20cross%20month.jpg)
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At their March 12 meeting, Okeechobee County Commissioners honored the American Red Cross.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/12/26 |
![OKEECHOBEE -- At the March 12 meeting of the Okeechobee County Commission, the Okeechobee Cattlemen's Association Rodeo was recognized for the event's 75th anniversary year. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260312-111045-15e-gv%20okeechobee%20rodeo.jpg)
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The Okeechobee Cattlemen’s Association rodeo celebrates their 75th anniversary this year.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/12/26 |
![OKEECHOBEE -- Gabriel Gonzalez (left) was honored at the March 12 meeting of the Okeechobee County Commission. Commissioner Terry Burroughs (right) presented Gonzalez with a proclamation. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260312-120953-f3d-gv%20gonzalez.jpg)
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Gabriel Gonzalez, a junior at Okeechobee High School, was honored at the March 12 meeting of the Okeechobee County...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/12/26 |
![OKEECHOBEE -- Commissioner Brad Goodbread (right) presented Elle Harrigan (left) with a proclamation honoring the 114th Anniversary of the Girl Scouts on March 12. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260312-111024-d45-gv%20girl%20scouts.jpg)
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Girl Scouts are active in Okeechobee County with about 500 girls and 75 adult volunteers participating.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/12/26 |
![GLADES COUNTY -- Lakefront Estates is under construction off SR 78 west of Buckhead Ridge in Glades County. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260309-161421-f48-gv%20lakefront%201.jpg)
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GLADES COUNTY – Lakefront Estates, a planned community on 550 acres off State Road 78 in Glades County, is under construction.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/10/26 |
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OKEECHOBEE -- A shocking murder. A gripping trial. A verdict you won’t see coming ...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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3/6/26
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New American Red Cross data released on March 4 shows a snapshot of multi-generational volunteerism ...
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By American Red Cross
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3/4/26
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