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Ceremony held for new William H Raulerson headstone
The Pvt William H Raulerson Camp 2080 SCV held a dedication ceremony for the new headstone for William H Raulerson. more
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OSWCD announces poster contest winners
The Okeechobee Soil and Water Conservation District is happy to announce the winners of its annual poster contest! more
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Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida hosts fourth annual Rock the Noc
Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida recently hosted the fourth annual Rock the Noc family festival at Camp Nocatee... more
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Heritage Festival celebrates area history
FORT BASINGER — April 12 and 13 provided beautiful weather for the Heritage Festival at the Edna Pearce Lockett Estate ... … more
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Kiwanis Club presents Community Service Award to Jennifer Fulwider
On April 10, Kiwanis Club had the pleasure of hearing from Jennifer Fulwider. more
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Family Dentistry hosts successful Pickleball Tournament to benefit local children
The tournament not only showcased the entertaining sport of pickleball but also highlighted the compassionate commitment... more
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Paul M. Buxton Memorial Sporting Shoot planned
The Paul M. Buxton Memorial Sporting Shoot will be held on Saturday, April 26 from 8 a.m. to noon. with... more
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Bereaved Mother’s Day Lunch to be held May 4
In recognition of Bereaved Mother’s Day, Brianna Garcia, in partnership with Healthy Start Coalition, will host a special lunch... more
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Red Cross praises volunteer heroes during National Volunteer Month
Last year, over 240 South Florida Region Red Cross volunteers assisted veterans and military families... more
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GLADES COUNTY -- FGCP Members are shown with Larry Luckey, Sr. and the newly-installed commemorative sign at the LRLS Indian Mound County Park in the Glades County community of Ortona: (Front row) Kathleen Grey-Armbruster, Margi Vanderbent, (standing) Garnett Ahern, Jeff Barnes, Debbie Clay, Larry Luckey, Sr., Kate Adams, Harry Moldenhauer. [Courtesy photo]
'Friends' group donates signs to Glades County Parks
The non-profit volunteer group Friends of Glades County Parks has been working with Glades County since 2023 to provide cosmetic upgrades and signage to its parks. … more
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Healthy Start to hold a night of fun with Designer Purse Bingo
It’s time to treat yourself — or the amazing moms in your life — to a fun-filled night you won’t forget! more
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Edna Pearce Lockett Estate home
2025 Heritage Festival celebrates 150 years at Pearce Homestead April 12 & 13
Both days will feature musical entertainment; The Lee Allcorn Band, Barney & Nancy, Ray Cerbone and Double Trouble X2. more
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Kiwanis Club inducts members into Hall of Fame
The Kiwanis Club of Okeechobee inducted two members into the Kiwanis Club of Okeechobee Hall of Fame.. more
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Quarters for a Cause planned to benefit Lupe Sanchez
Quarters for a Cause to benefit Guadalupe “Lupe” Sanchez will be held at the American Legion, 501 SE 2nd St., on Tuesday, April 15... more
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Leah Suarez is the founder and president of Our Village Okeechobee.
Our Village to host summer camp in Douglas Park again
Leah Suarez, executive director of Our Village told the BOCC during the March 27 meeting... more
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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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