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The Giving Tree returns to brighten the holidays for local children
This holiday season, join Healthy Start’s annual Giving Tree program to bring joy to children in our three home visiting programs. more
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Spread the Joy: Join Healthy Start’s ‘Feast to Thanks Food Drive’
Healthy Start is thrilled to continue our Feast to Thanks food drive, and we still need your help to reach our goal. more
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Where are they now, during this National Adoption Month?
PORT ST. LUCIE — Five families will emerge from a small courtroom in St. Lucie County next week, newly created through the bonds of love and adoption. They will be the most recent of … more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Okeechobee County Commissioner Kelly Owens (left) presented the Operation Green Light proclamation to Veterans Services Officer Paul Hiott at the Nov. 7 meeting of the Okeechobee County Commission. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Operation Green Light honors veterans
OKEECHOBEE – Okeechobee County citizens are encouraged to display a green light in the window of their business or residence now through Nov. 11 as part of Operation Green Light. more
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Legion hosts Quarters for a Cause
On Tuesday, Nov. 19, American Legion Post 64, will host Quarters for a Cause to help a young Eagle Scout... more
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Boy dresses up as doctor for Halloween
Meet "Dr. Garcia" a seven-year-old who decided to dress up... more
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FPL to extend deadline for $50,000 Classroom Makeover Grant applications
As many communities continue to recover from the impacts of Hurricanes Helene and Milton... more
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Rick Scott in Okeechobee on Monday
U.S. Senator Rick Scott will be in Okeechobee on Monday, Nov. 4 at noon at the Okeechobee Republican office, 2827 S.W. Third Terrace. more
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Halloween Extravaganza photos in "scroll" format [Photo gallery]
Halloween photos from Agri-Civic Center in scroll format. more
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American Pickers to return to Florida
History Channel’s popular series American Pickers is planning to return to Georgia and Florida... more
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2024 Halloween Extravaganza Photo Gallery [Photo gallery]
OKEECHOBEE -- Photos from the Halloween Extravaganza at the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center. more
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USPS statement on Florida 2 operations and hurricane recovery
Hurricanes Helene and Milton were catastrophic natural disasters that have disrupted services... more
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Drop-off locations to open for Operation Christmas Child
Despite recent storms, volunteers are still preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts... more
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Chamber of Commerce announces Business of the Year Award Finalists
We are thrilled to share the exciting news — our finalists for the Business of the Year Awards 2025 have been chosen! more
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Wreaths Across America receives donation
Wreaths Across American receives donation from Pvt. William H Raulerson camp 2080 SCV... more
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Republicans host meet-and-greet
The Republican Party of Okeechobee had a Meet and Greet on Friday, Oct. 18, at the campaign headquarters. more
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Okeechobee Edward Jones office supports Toys for Tots drive
Sharon Covey, a local Edward Jones financial advisor, is supporting the Okeechobee Toys for Tots... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Congressman Scott Franklin (right) officiated in a pinning ceremony to honor Vietnam War era veterans. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Luncheon honors Vietnam War era veterans
OKEECHOBEE – The Okeechobee Chamber of Commerce honored Vietnam War era veterans during the Oct. 16 Community Hero Luncheon at More 2 Life Ministries. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Okeechobee Healthy Start held a candlelight vigil on Oct. 15 at Kiwanis Park to honor and remember the precious little lives lost too soon. The Pregnancy & Infant Loss Candlelight Service was a moment to share our love, our grief, and our support as a community.. [Photo courtesy Okeechobee Healthy Start]
Candlelight vigil honors precious lives lost
OKEECHOBEE -- Okeechobee Healthy Start held a candlelight vigil on Oct. 15 at Kiwanis Park to honor and remember the precious little lives lost too soon. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- The Pumpkin Patch is open at First United Methodist Church, 200 N.W. Second Street, Okeechobee. Pumpkins are sold on the honor system, with payment dropped through the mail slot. Prices range from 50 cents for a tiny pumpkin to $30 for the largest ones. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Thou Shall Not Steal the Pumpkins
The Pumpkin Patch is open at First United Methodist Church, 200 N.W. Second Street, Okeechobee. Pumpkins are sold on the honor system ... more
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