![The Florida Breast Cancer Foundation (FBCF), whose “End Breast Cancer” specialty license plate helps fund critical breast cancer research and education throughout the Sunshine State. [Photo courtesy Florida Breast Cancer Foundation]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20261110-144338-7cd-Breast%20Cancer%20license%20plate.jpg)
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For Florida drivers, choosing a specialty license plate is about more than personalizing their vehicle.
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By Karen Patti
Florida Breast Cancer Foundation | 11/11/26 |
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Thanksgiving is a cherished tradition that brings families and friends together around the table.
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By Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
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11/10/26
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Halloween brings added dangers to the road every year, but AAA warns motorists...
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By AAA
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10/28/26
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The scariest part of Halloween may not be the haunted houses, horror movies, or spooky costumes ...
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By Dr. Danielle Madril
Chief Medical Officer UnitedHealthcare of Florida | 10/27/26 |
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The Belle Glade Branch Library is looking for nonprofit organizations and government agencies interested in participating in our upcoming Community Health Fair...
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Dawn Frood
Librarian III/Assistant Branch Manager Belle Glade Library | 10/27/26 |
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Community Greening will be giving out free trees on Saturday, Oct. 24, in Glades Pioneer Park...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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10/23/26
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The Pretty & Unbreakable Domestic Violence Awareness virtual conference will be held on Sunday, Oct. 25
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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10/12/26
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Volunteers are preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during National Collection Week...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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10/12/26
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With daylight saving time ending Nov. 1 across most of the U.S., veterinarian Dr. Kelly Hood explains how to prepare dogs and cats ...
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By Pet Health Digest
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10/12/26
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The U.S. Postal Service will observe Columbus Day on Monday, October 12. All Post Office locations will be closed.
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By USPS
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10/11/26
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American Red Cross offers steps you can take to help prevent a fire in your home and keep your loved ones safe.
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By American Red Cross
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10/7/26
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DAV & RecruitMilitary to host virtual Veteran & Military Spouse Hiring event on Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Time.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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9/21/26
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September 15 marks the start of the 114th year of USPS Operation Santa and the U.S. Postal Service is now...
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By USPS
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9/17/26
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The Postal Service continues its tradition of honoring American military academies by...
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By USPS
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9/16/26
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![FWC and Wildlife Forever invite kids in kindergarten through 12th grade to enter the 2026-2027 Florida Fish Art Contest. [Photo courtesy FWC]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260915-132954-23f-fwc%20art%20contest%20feat.jpg)
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Young artists across the state are invited to put their creativity on display as the FWC opens the 2026–2027 Florida Fish Art Contest ...
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By FWC
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9/15/26
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![Paws of War safely secured 10 dogs following their release from the New York facility. Five will remain in the organization’s care on Long Island and five will be transferred to Big Dog Ranch Rescue in South Florida. [Photo courtesy Paws of War]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260909-104917-7da-Big%20Dog%20Ranch%20Rescue%201%20feat.jpg)
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For the first time, Marshall BioResources, America’s largest breeding and animal testing facility has released 10 retired breeding dogs ...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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9/9/26
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Student ACES, a 501 c3 organization with the mission to create CHAMPIONS, has welcomed...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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9/3/26
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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) launched a new online...
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News from FWC
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9/1/26
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A 14-member team of South Florida teenagers is redefining what workforce development looks like through 4-H...
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By Lourdes Mederos
UF/IFAS | 8/26/26 |
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August is National Coffee Month, and there’s more than one way to enjoy your daily cup.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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8/19/26
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