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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]
Okeechobee County needs more space for recreation
OKEECHOBEE – The long-awaited splash pad at the Darrell Enfinger Sports Complex has been open since Friday. more
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Photo by Richard Marion/Lake Okeechobee News
Pete Walker inducted to Florida Coach Hall of Fame 
Clewiston High School athletic director Pete Walker is being inducted to the Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA) Hall of Fame Class of 2025   more
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UF experts explore calorie demand of Olympic athletes
Perhaps more than any other people, Olympic athletes adhere to the strictest regimens of daily exercise and diet. more
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CLEWISTON -- Daniel and Kane Weekly caught 25.38 pounds of bass to win the second qualifying tournament in the Roland Martin Marine Center Series tournament on July 20.
Heat doesn't stop anglers in Roland Martin Marine Center Series
 The second qualifier of the  Roland Martin Marine Center Series 2024 season  presented by  HUK ... more
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CLEWISTON -- Daniel and Kane Weekly caught 25.38 pounds of bass to win the second qualifying tournament in the Roland Martin Marine Center Series tournament on July 20.
Heat doesn't stop anglers in Roland Martin Marine Center Series
 The second qualifier of the  Roland Martin Marine Center Series 2024 season  presented by  HUK ... more
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Gear up for Florida recreational spiny lobster season
If you are gearing up to participate in the recreational spiny lobster sport season on July 24 and 25, followed by... more
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Boaters reminded: Watch for divers-down flags
Divers-down flags and buoys are crucial warning devices used by divers and dive vessels... more
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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]
Chobee All-Stars headed to World Series 
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.   more
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Florida Freedom, Ink Ariat and Eli’s Western Wear as Official Team Partners for 2024 Season
“We are thrilled to welcome both Ariat and Eli’s Western Wear to the Florida Freedom family, ... more
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Jose Alfonso Paniagua, Jr. (second from right, first row) poses with Clewiston Sweetest Town Pickleball players. [Photo by Jose Alfonso Paniagua, Jr.]
Pickleball comes to Clewiston
The pickleball craze has taken hold in Clewiston, utilizing unused tennis courts at the ... more
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Forty three Brahmans particpated in the 2024 Down and Dirty Camp. (Photo courtesy BJ Pryor/Lake Okeechobee News)
Brahmans represent Okeechobee at football camp
Members of the Okeechobee High School Brahman football program made the trip out to Weber University in the last week of June. more
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Smashers win East Coast Sparkler Tournament Championship
What an amazing way to finish the 10u softball season for the Chobee Smashers as champions... more
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Group picture from a recent tournament held by the Pickleball Players of Okeechobee. (Photo courtesy Tracy Sills/Lake Okeechobee News)
Pickleball is taking off in Okeechobee  
Visit Kiwanis Park or the Okeechobee Sports Complex on any random morning or afternoon and you’re likely to find a group playing pickleball.   more
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Florida Freedom announce 2024 PBR Camping World Team Series Game Schedule
Ahead of the third season for the ground-breaking PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Teams league.... more
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Harry Linsinbigler IV caught a prized, pink-tagged bass (11 pounds, 4 ounces) in Lake Rochelle, one of the Northwest Winter Haven Chain of Lakes.
FWC: First prized bass caught in TrophyCatch pink tag contest
The pink tags are back! The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) TrophyCatch program... more
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Aleah Baron earned a spot on the winners' podium at the USA Weightlifting National Championships. (Photo courtesy Cindy Baron/Hendry County News)
Aleah Baron places third in national championship
LABELLE- LaBelle’s Aleah Baron finished third in the nation during 2024 USA Weightlifting National Championships Week held in Pittsburgh June 15-23. more
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Chobee Smashers take first place in USFA Champion
What an amazing way for Chobee Smashers to finish summertime softball season, going up to play USFA in for the first time in Sebring. more
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New baseball program open to children ages 8 to 15
A new baseball program is coming to Okeechobee County. more
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CLEWISTON -- World Skydiver Day will be celebrated July 13. [Photo courtesy Skydive Spaceland]
Skydive on July 13 and become a World Skydiving Day record holder
On July 13, participants from around the world at hundreds of skydiving centers will set the first record... more
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Forrey Park in LaBelle under construction. (Photo by Richard Marion/Hendry County News)
Forrey Park completion nears
The Hendry County Commission agreed to a $50 per household fee increase on the west ... more
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