![Jessica Leon, founder of the Horatio Leon, Jr., Water Safety Program, travelled to Tallahassee to promote her water safety initiatives. [Photo courtesy Jessica Leon]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20240613-181332-d80-jessica%20leon.jpg)
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In a state known for year-round water activities, it seems ironic that Florida leads the ...
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By C. M. Schmidlkofer
Hendry County News | 6/14/24 |
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The first group of junior leaders from the Okeechobee County Economic Development Corporation’s Summer Leadership program graduated on June 13.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/13/24 |
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Former Yearling Middle School principal David Krakoff finds himself the center of a third harassment controversy.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/11/24 |
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Lake ‘O Elite Athletics began their second year at Okeechobee Summer Training Camp
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6/5/24
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Amelia Lozano and Eddie Matchett were recognized by the Okeechobee County School Board during their May 26 meeting.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/3/24 |
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The Okeechobee County School Board selected Dylan Tedders as the school district’s new superintendent...
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/29/24 |
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The Education Foundation of Okeechobee’s 2024 Jail and Bail fundraiser raised over $12,000 for Okeechobee schools on May 17.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/29/24 |
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The Our Village Okeechobee and community sponsored Grad Party was held on Friday, May 24...
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5/28/24
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Students from the Okeechobee High School Class of 2024 gathered at the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center on May 25 to officially graduate and move on to their next stage in life.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/25/24 |
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Facebook arguments can be some of the most interesting.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/24/24 |
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Congratulations to Mrs. Fulwider’s amazing first graders at Everglades Elementary!
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5/22/24
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It was 70 years ago this month, on May 17, 1954, that the Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/21/24 |
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It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates ...
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5/20/24
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Rock Solid Christian Academy third grade students took part in a living history museum this week.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/16/24 |
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The student council at North Elementary held their final meeting of the year on May 14 and celebrated their work launching a school newspaper.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/15/24 |
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The Glades Electric Educational Foundation proudly announces the awarding of $49,000...
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5/15/24
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Spending two hours a day outdoors will help protect children’s eyesight, according to research.
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5/14/24
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On Thursday, May 9, Everglades Elementary School staff received room service as a part of their Teacher & Staff...
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5/14/24
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Hailey Greeson of Okeechobee was named to the Spring 2024 Dean’s List at Berry College.
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5/10/24
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Classical Conversation students from several groups took part in a mock trial at the Okeechobee County Court House on April 23.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/9/24 |