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OKEECHOBEE -- Children ages 1-3 had their own area to hunt Easter Eggs at the Spring Festival at the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center on March 30. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Spring Festival includes Easter Egg Hunt
The Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center grounds were the site for the March 30 Spring Festival, which included an Easter Egg Hunt for the kids. more
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Community event planned at Douglas Brown Center
OKEECHOBEE – A special event is planned on April 27 at the Douglas Brown Community Center. more
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Paul Hiott [Courtesy photo]
Paul Hiott returns as Okeechobee Veterans Services Officer
The Okeechobee County Commission welcomed new Veterans Services Officer Paul Hiott at their March 28 meeting. more
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Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution with Butch and Donna Thompson, owners of the property during the dedication. [Photo courtesy Daughters of the American Revolution]
Heritage Festival planned April 13 & 14 at Pearce Homestead
Events include the Southern Country Soul Band along with other local entertainment... more
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Okeechobee Main Street remembers Gilliland
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Main Street Art Center, 111 NE 2nd Street,  to honor the life and work of Steve Gilliland … more
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The Easter Bunny comes early for children in foster care
The Easter Bunny hopped into town early this year, bringing with him 300 baskets... more
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Carla Cardova
Quarters for a Cause will benefit Carla Cardova
American Legion Post 64 will host Quarters for a Cause to benefit Carla Cardova... more
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After more than 30 years feeding the hungry in our community, Bruce and Marry Anne Swinford have closed down their hot meal site, but not their food pantry..[Photo courtesy Mary Anne Swinford}
Big Lake Mission still operating but RiteLife now taking over hot meals
After more than 30 years of feeding the homeless, Bruce and Mary Anne Swinford are reluctantly giving up their meal site. more
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A beautiful sunrise on Lake Okeechobee [Photo by April Martin]
Okeechobee Ministerial Association plans Easter Sunrise Service
The Okeechobee Ministerial Association announces that the Easter Sunrise Service... more
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USPS And USPIS continue nationwide campaign to combat postal crime
The U.S Postal Service (USPS) and U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) announced an update... more
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Okeechobee Library Winter Concert Series is back!
All performances are free and open to the public. more
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Empowering parents, teens, and law enforcement to promote safe driving
State Farm® is proud to support the Florida Teen Safe Driving Coalition with a $60,000 grant... more
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Pictures from the Okeechobee County Fair
OKEECHOBEE — The Okeechobee County Fair kicked off at the Okeechobee County Fairgrounds on March 12. The fair runs until March 17. more
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K9s United calls on Florida drivers to aid canine crimefighters
K9s United, a national nonprofit dedicated to advocating for and supporting law... more
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Cowtown Rodeo is this weekend
The spring Cowtown Rodeo started March 9 at the Okeechobee Cattlemen's Rodeo Arena on U.S. 441. The rodeo continues Sunday, March 10 at 2 p.m.  more
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Photos from the Speckled Perch Festival Parade
The Speckled Perch Festival Parade was held March 9 in downtown Okeechobee. The festival continues Sunday, March 10 in Flagler Park at 10 a.m. more
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City Hall and other offices observe Good Friday
The offices at City Hall, the administrative offices of the Police Department... more
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Quarter Auction benefits human trafficking victims
The American Legion, 501 SE Second St., will hold Quarters for a Cause to benefit human trafficking victims... more
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Our Village receives funding for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
The Project is part of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, an annual observance that takes place... more
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 By up-cycling river plastic into valuable products starting with furniture, Sungai Design is paving the way for a new era of sustainable design and products.
OMF founder promotes recycling company
While there was not an Okeechobee Music Festival this year, Rechulski, one... more
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