![OKEECHOBEE -- Primitive Baptist Church Historic Site, 1003 SW Third Ave., now has a historic marker. [Photo courtesy Magi Cable]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20240229-105339-Historic%20site%20marker.jpg)
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Primitive Baptist Church Historic Site, 1003 SW Third Ave., now has a historic marker.
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2/29/24
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Reports of a shooting event in Okeechobee County made national news earlier this week, when animal rights groups released a video and statements ...
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2/29/24
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The Blood Bus will be accepting blood donations at the following locations in the month of March:
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2/27/24
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![OKEECHOBEE -- Okee Poke won the 2024 Best Taste of Okeechobee award for the annual event hosted by Okeechobee Main Street. [Photo courtesy Okeechobee Main Street].](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20240220-092928-Taste%20of%20Okeechobee%202024%20Best%20Taste%20of%20Okeechobee%20OkeePoke.jpg)
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Okeechobee Main Street's Taste of Okeechobee was held Feb. 3 in downtown Okeechobee.
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2/20/24
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In 1973 news of a new movie theater excited the Okeechobee community. A contest for naming theater resulted in the name The Brahman Theater.
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2/19/24
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The Okeechobee Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution presented five year membership...
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2/16/24
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![Oscole Warrior Legacy's demostration included information about how Seminole women took part in the Seminole Wars, carrying equipment for the men and engaging in combat themselves. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News].](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20240216-160413-osceola%20seminole%20legacy%202.jpg)
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School children from all over South Florida visited Brighton Seminole Reservation in Glades County...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/16/24 |
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The Blood Bus will be accepting blood donations at the following locations in the month...
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2/12/24
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The Children’s Services of Okeechobee County is an independent taxing district created to plan...
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2/9/24
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Musical performances are back at the Okeechobee Library this winter season...
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2/7/24
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Summer Activity Mini-grants are available for Okeechobee County children ages 0-18. T
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2/5/24
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The filing deadline for all property tax exemptions is March 1...
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2/1/24
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American Legion Post 64, 201 NW Second Ave., will host a Quarters for a Cause event...
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1/31/24
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Thousands of people visited the 2024 Health & Safety Expo at the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center on Saturday, Jan. 27.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/29/24 |
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On Jan. 24 a heartwarming bundle of joy arrived at the Okeechobee Animal Control Shelter in the form of seven puppies.
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1/24/24
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Glades Miss Latina is a yearly annual pageant held with the purpose to celebrate...
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1/23/24
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A new publication by University of Florida scientists on the efficacy of fertilizer ordinances...
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By Lourdes Medero
UF/IFAS | 1/23/24 |
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The LaBelle Gallery and Cultural Center is seeking quilters to participate in its ...
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By C. M. Schmidlkofer
Caloosa Belle Independent | 1/21/24 |
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OKEECHOBEE -- Okeechobee County will be partnering with RiteLife to provide a warming center to be open during the overnight hours on Saturday Jan. 20
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1/19/24
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CareerSource Heartland’s Panther Youth Partners (PYP) program recently garnered...
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1/17/24
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