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Students attending camp at Our Village Okeechobee had a great time during PJ Day! For more photos...
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7/16/26
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The children who participated in Our Village Summer Camps stayed busy this summer with lots of fun activities.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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7/16/26
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As communities across the country commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States...
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7/16/26
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![DAR member presented baby blankets to Healthy Start..OKEECHOBEE –– On July 10, 2026, representatives from Okeechobee, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) presented 17 baby blankets to Okeechobee’s Healthy Start Coalition. The blankets were made by member Elaine Seiser and donated in memory of her mother and the chapter’s Organizing Chapter Regent, Marion Wagner. Thank you to Elaine for wrapping Okeechobee’s newborns with warmth and comfort. [Photo courtesy NSDAR]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260715-124746-0dd-NSDAR%20baby%20blankets.jpg)
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On July 10, 2026, representatives from Okeechobee, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) presented 17 baby blankets ...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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7/15/26
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![The LaBelle drawbridge currently carries a high volume of heavy commercial traffic that it wasn't initially designed for when it was built in the 1950's. [Photo by Richard Marion/Hendry County News]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260715-145004-a8f-LaBelle%20drawbridge%20closure-1-slug.jpg)
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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District will implement a temporary full closure of the LaBelle Drawbridge carrying S.R. 29 over the Caloosahatchee River...
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By Richard Marion
Hendry County News | 7/15/26 |
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The U.S. Postal Service honored the possibilities and hope of Mattel’s Inc.’s iconic Barbie®...
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News from USPS
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7/14/26
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Habitat for Humanity Saint Lucie and Okeechobee, Inc. (Habitat SLO) is excited to welcome new Executive Director, Marcie Bergan.
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By Habitat for Humanity St. Lucie & Okeechobee
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7/13/26
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Okeechobee Main Street’s First Summer Concert Series featuring live music by Carl Owens was held on July 3...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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7/10/26
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To our Healthy Start Father-Daughter Dance sponsors, thank you. Because of you, dads and daughters had a night full of smiles ...
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By Healthy Start of Okeechobee
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7/8/26
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![.When Netflix wants to do a documentary on young journalists..OKEECHOBEE –– Summer usually means ice cream scoops, but Education Foundation of Okeechobee’s little journalists are thinking about story scoops…and they’re about to share some breaking news. [Photo courtesy Education Foundation of Okeechobee]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260708-145255-a95-youngest%20journalists%20feat%20EFO.jpg)
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Summer usually means ice cream scoops, but the Education Foundation of Okeechobee’s little journalists are thinking about story scoops…
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7/8/26
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On Tuesday, July 7, Our Village summer campers visited the Tilted Cone Arcade.
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7/8/26
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![NW 9th Avenue will be closed a railroad crossing..The City of Okeechobee announces due to an emergency repair, NW 9th AVE will be closed at the railroad crossing. This is a total closure, meaning no traffic will be allowed to cross the track until the work is complete. Signage will be in place marking the closure area and detour route, where available. Please note that any/all dates are subject to change due to weather and/or unforeseen conditions. Apologies for any inconvenience this closure may cause. [Map courtesy City of Okeechobee]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260706-095145-db3-9th%20Ave%20closes%20at%20RR%20tracks%20feat.jpg)
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Due to an emergency repair, NW 9th AVE will be closed at the railroad crossing. This is a total closure, meaning no traffic ...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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7/6/26
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Photos of the fireworks display at Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center during "Light it Up Okeechobee"...
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Photos By Annie Wills
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/4/26 |
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Locals came out to the Agri-Civic Center on Saturday, July 4th, to celebrate America's 250th Birthday.
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By Annie Wills
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/4/26 |
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Child Care of Southwest Florida recently received a $50,000 grant from the Richard M. Schulze...
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Special to Hendry County News
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6/30/26
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All Florida Department of Health offices in Hendry/Glades County (DOH Hendry/Glades) will close on the following dates ...
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Special to Hendry County News
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6/30/26
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The Juneteenth Celebration in Douglas Park June 19-21 turned out a big crowd.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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6/29/26
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CORRECTION: There will be no 2026 Independence Day Celebration parade on the 4th July as mentioned on page 5 of the June edition of the Hendry County News, due to human error.
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Special to Hendry County News
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6/29/26
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Healthy Start invites new and soon-to-be moms and dads in Okeechobee to its annual...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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6/29/26
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Trailways Camps offer a life enriching 4 day, 3 night overnight camp experience for adults with a wide range of special needs and respite for their caregivers.
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Special to Hendry County News
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6/29/26
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