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Kristina Cote is pictured with three of her six children. The family won a room makeover in a contest put on by Apolonia Nunez.
Cote family wins room makeover
A local family was shocked to learn they would receive a room makeover after winning a contest. more
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Business owner Corey Penrod, wrote and published his first book. The book can be found on Amazon.
Business owner writes first book
Okeechobee business owner Corey Penrod, recently wrote and published his first book. more
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Lake Okeechobee News reader April Martin took these photos of the stormy sky on July 5 in Okeechobee.
Okeechobee storm followed by rainbow
Lake Okeechobee News reader April Martin took these photos of the stormy sky on July 5 in Okeechobee. more
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Jenna Larson chosen 2026 Florida Cattlemen's Sweetheart
Jenna Larson was proud to represent Okeechobee County as a candidate for the Florida Cattlemen's Sweetheart contest. more
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Sean Eisenhart lost his leg in February when the e-bike he was riding to work was hit by a truck.
Man who lost leg in accident needs help with his recovery
An Okeechobee dad spent one of his most difficult Father’s Days this year after losing his leg, his job and soon, possibly his home. more
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Special Athletes treated to airboat rides
Danny Brown, Cary McCullough, and John Busbin were kind enough to invite some of the Okeechobee special Athletes out to enjoy an airboat ride. more
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Shirlean Graham Scholarship Fund selects first recipients
We are proud to announce the first recipients of the Shirlean Graham Scholarship Fund. more
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Lila Corbitt displays the seven ribbons she was awarded for her artwork entered into the FCAA Fine Arts Competition.
Young artist brings home multiple ribbons from Fine Arts Competition
A 12-year-old Okeechobee artist entered a fine arts competition last week and came away with ribbons for every visual art category she entered. more
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Hardee County youth cast in 'A Land Remembered'
A 12-year-old Hardee County youth will play Zech MacIvey in a film series of “A Land Remembered.” more
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Micahel La Mura recently published a book about his struggle to overcome addiction.
Former addict writes book based on his experience
After struggling with addiction for many years, an Okeechobee man not only overcame it but also wrote a book about it. more
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Inaugural Autism Awareness Event was a huge success
My name is Jasmine Lattimore, and I hosted my first autism event here in Okeechobee... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Okeechobee High School Junior ROTC presented a Color Guard in the Speckled Perch Festival Parade in downtown Okeechobee on March 14. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Okeechobee Main Street is Florida Main Street Program of the Month
On April 28 Secretary of State Cord Byrd announced that Okeechobee Main Street has been designated the April 2026 Florida Main Street Program of the Month. more
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Local contractor, Apollonia Nunez is hosting a contest to award one child or the children of one family with a bedroom makeover.
Local contractor to award room makeover to one lucky child
A local contractor is excited to share an opportunity for one child or family of children to receive a room makeover, totally free of charge. more
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April is Child Abuse Awareness Month, and local organizations show their support by placing blue pinwheels in front of their buildings. The Okeechobee City Police Department works tirelessly to help children touched by abuse.
Child abuse awareness is recognized by local organizations
April is considered Child Abuse Awareness month, and local organizations display their support by placing blue pinwheels in front of their buildings. more
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Repair work at North Carolina Highway in Crumpler, North Carolina. [Photo by Jacie Smeltzer, © 2025 Samaritan's Purse.]
Samaritan’s Purse expands locations for rebuilding and replacing new homes after Hurricane Helene
A year and a half after Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina and parts of the Southeast, many families are still struggling to get back on their feet. more
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24/7 Chaplain Support Launches for Service Members and Military Families
Military life comes with unique pressures. From deployments and relocations to financial stress and the transition to civilian life, service members ... more
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(L to R) Remington Roby - 11th grade - French Horn, Jayden Azcona - 11th grade - Trumpet, Rocco Cohen - 12th Grade - Trumpet, Jarod Koos - 11th Grade - Trombone
Okeechobee teens perform in Treasure Coast Symphony
Four Okeechobee teens performed with the Treasure Coast Symphony at the Kane Center on March 1. more
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From left to right ~ 2026 Teen Miss Speckled Perch, Lanie Griffen 2025 Miss Speckled Perch, Gracie Hutson 2026 Miss Speckled Perch, Trinity Sullivan 2026 Miss American Legion, Kali Pineda 2026 Jr. Miss Speckled Perch, Kenli Whipple
Winners of the 2026 Speckled Perch Pageant crowned
Winners of the Speckled Perch Pageant were crowned Friday night,  Feb. 20. more
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If you enjoy painting rocks, you can add your own rocks to this Hungry Hungry Caterpillar in the Butterfly Garden in Flagler Park. Please don't take the rocks. Instead, add to them and find out how big he can grow.
The Hungry Caterpillar is back in the Butterfly Garden
If you enjoy painting rocks, you can add your own rocks to this Hungry Hungry Caterpillar in the Butterfly Garden in Flagler Park more
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Pregnancy Center attends March for Life 2026
Staff and volunteers from the Pregnancy Center of Okeechobee attended the March for Life in Washington DC on Jan. 23. more
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