![The splash pad officially opened at the Okeechobee County Sports Complex on July 19. The splash pad has a sports theme and is free to use. It's open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. [Photo By Richard Marion/Lake Okeechobee News]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20240725-120455-e61-sp%20splash%20pad%201.jfif.jpg)
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OKEECHOBEE – The long-awaited splash pad at the Darrell Enfinger Sports Complex has been open since Friday.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/25/24 |
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Perhaps more than any other people, Olympic athletes adhere to the strictest regimens of daily exercise and diet.
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By Megan Winslow
UF/IFAS | 7/24/24 |
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The second qualifier of the Roland Martin Marine Center Series 2024 season presented by HUK ...
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7/23/24
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If you are gearing up to participate in the recreational spiny lobster sport season on July 24 and 25, followed by...
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News from FWC
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7/22/24
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Divers-down flags and buoys are crucial warning devices used by divers and dive vessels...
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News from FWC
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7/18/24
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![The 8U Chobee Darlings softball team will be representing Okeechobee and the state of Florida in Virgina at the end of July. [Photo courtesy OCRA]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20240717-183628-39d-Darlings%208U%20group%20pic-slug.jpg)
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The Okeechobee 8U Darlings are headed to Virgina to compete in the World Series thanks to their performance in an All-Star tournament this month.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/17/24 |
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“We are thrilled to welcome both Ariat and Eli’s Western Wear to the Florida Freedom family, ...
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7/12/24
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Members of the Okeechobee High School Brahman football program made the trip out to Weber University in the last week of June.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/1/24 |
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What an amazing way to finish the 10u softball season for the Chobee Smashers as champions...
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7/1/24
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Visit Kiwanis Park or the Okeechobee Sports Complex on any random morning or afternoon and you’re likely to find a group playing pickleball.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/26/24 |
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Ahead of the third season for the ground-breaking PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Teams league....
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6/26/24
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The pink tags are back! The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) TrophyCatch program...
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6/25/24
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What an amazing way for Chobee Smashers to finish summertime softball season, going up to play USFA in for the first time in Sebring.
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6/24/24
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A new baseball program is coming to Okeechobee County.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/19/24 |
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Former Okeechobee Brahman and current New York Giant Evan Neal was back in his hometown on June 8 to host a football camp for local youth.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/13/24 |
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A soccer camp set for July could help the Okeechobee High School Brahman soccer program take the next step in the playoffs next season.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/6/24 |
![Evan Neal [Courtesy Giants.com]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20221024-153709-Neal-Jags.jpg)
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New York Giants right tackle Evan Neal is returning to his hometown of Okeechobee to host a free Youth Football Camp...
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6/5/24
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Florida residents and visitors of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to try...
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6/4/24
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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) shares five important things you need to remember, so you can enjoy your day of reef fishing.
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News from FWC
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5/31/24
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Another hot weekend on the clay and these girls came out on top in Vero Beach!
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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5/29/24
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