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Our Village campers welcome OCFR
Children participating in Our Village Summer Camp had a great time on Tuesday, June 16, when Okeechobee County... more
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From left to right are new Beta New President Katrina McMennamy and outgoing President Marilyn Rinear.
Beta Nu celebrates service, leadership, and student success
The Beta Nu Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma enjoyed a meaningful and memorable meeting on May 30. more
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Clewiston Rotary Board members for 2026-2026: Joe Whitehead, Traci Owens, Megan Young: Melissa Carter, Brannan Thomas, Cheryl Gutjhar, Wendy Castillo, Kasey Dulany, and Frank Harris. Not pictured: Tommy Perry, Marta Betancourt and Ryan Duffy.
Clewiston Rotary announces Rotarian of the Year and new president
Monday, June 23 was a day of celebration and new beginnings for the Clewiston Rotary Club! more
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Great Florida Cattle Drive to return in 2031
The Great Florida Cattle Drive will return in 2031, according to information shared by the organizing committee. more
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Kids enjoy Juneteenth celebration
OKEECHOBEE --  The Douglas Park and Dean’s Court communities hosted weekend of celebration, reflection, and fellowship in honor of Juneteenth.  more
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Kids enjoy summer camp.OKEECHOBEE — Children hanging out and enjoying a day of summer camp at Our Village Okeechobee on Thursday, June 11. [Photo courtesy Our Village]
Kids enjoy summer camp
Children hanging out and enjoying a day of summer camp at Our Village... more
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USPS issues North American Soccer stamp
The U.S. Postal Service issued its North American Soccer stamp at the 2026 Boston... more
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United Way shares progress update on effort to close $1.6M annual campaign gap
United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades continues to see encouraging support from across the community as it works ... more
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Big O Teen Anglers host Kids Fishing Day
The Big O Teen Anglers held a free Kids Fishing Day on Saturday, June 13,  at the pond at the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center... more
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Sign up to discover the power of doula support on June 13
Pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum journey can bring a lot of questions, emotions, and decisions. You don’t have to navigate it alone. more
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Colby Harrison, 12, was cast as the young Zech MacIvey for the film version of "A Land Remembered." [Photo by Jaime Green]
Young actor once wished he was Zech MacIvey
The first time he read, “A Land Remembered,” 12-year-old Colby Harrison wished there was a movie or TV version of the story. Now he’s part of making that wish come true. more
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LABELLE -- Firehouse Community Theatre.[Photo by Katrina Elsken/Caloosa Belle Independent]
Petition to keep the Firehouse Community Theatre reaches over 400 signatures
An online petition to keep the Firehouse Community Theatre in the city-owned historic firehouse has reached over 400 signatures. more
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Summer events and activities for kids to do
If you’re looking for something to entertain the kids this summer, look no further. more
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Lake Okeechobee News earns two first place wins at FPA Awards
Lake Okeechobee News won first place in two categories at the 2026 Florida Press Association Florida Press Association (FPA) Weekly Newspaper Awards on June 5. more
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Getting paid by the state for taking care of a family member
Family caregivers can often get paid to provide home care services for a loved one under their state Medicaid program. Eligibility rules and services can vary greatly by state. more
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One-day ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ food drive set for May 9 in SWFL
The National Association of Letter Carriers’ annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive returns Saturday, May 9... more
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Space is still available for QPR and Mental Health First Aid courses
There is still space available for the upcoming free QPR and Mental Health First Aid courses. more
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Children and teens will have the opportunity to select from hundreds of free books to help build their home libraries and support summer learning. [Photo courtesy Belle Glade Library]
Clifford the Big Red Dog, free books and fun at Belle Glade Summer Books & Fun Fest
Families throughout the Glades are invited to kick off summer reading at the 2026 Summer Books & Fun Fest: Unearth a Story, a free community celebration ... more
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Summer Break Spot brings free meals to children
This summer In Okeechobee free meals are being brought to your children. more
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United Way calls for support to help close $1.6M annual campaign gap
During a community press conference held on June 3, United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades called on the community be “One in a Million” ... more
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