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United Way announces Hannah Pelle as new CEO and president
United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades has named Hannah Pelle its permanent CEO and president following... more
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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]
How Florida’s specialty license plates help fund breast cancer research and education
For Florida drivers, choosing a specialty license plate is about more than personalizing their vehicle. more
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LHSMV and FHP Ask motorists not to ‘Wing It’ and Arrive Alive this holiday season
Thanksgiving is a cherished tradition that brings families and friends together around the table. more
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American Indigenous Arts Celebration showcases dancers
BIG CYPRESS --  The American Indigenous Arts Celebration (AIAC)  began Friday, Nov. 6 at the  Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum festival grounds on the Big … more
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Marty Johns (left), General Manager, and Aaron Mollura (right), Director of Marketing and Promotions at Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino, present a $5,000 Hard Rock Heals Foundation grant to Kenya Reinhardt, Community Relations Coordinator at 4KIDS Treasure Coast, to support the nonprofit’s mission of providing hope and healing to children and families in crisis.
Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino awards $5K grant to 4KIDS Treasure Coast
Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino is proud to announce that 4KIDS Treasure Coast has been... more
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Food bank launches innovative Smart Food Locker Program
Harry Chapin Food Bank has launched its first Smart Food Locker Program in Clewiston, introducing an innovative... more
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Overflow parking lot planned near sports complex
An overflow parking lot is planned near the Darrell Enfinger Sports Complex. more
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United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades set to celebrate its annual campaign and 70th anniversary
United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades will mark the start of its 2027 annual campaign with... more
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Local shares costume
Bina Garcia sent in this photo of her son Amarhi Garcia as “Michael Jackson” on Halloween. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Tracy Windham Nipper shared this photo of flooding at the corner of SW 1oth Street and Second Avenue on Nov. 1. [Courtesy photo]
UPDATE: Emergency Order amended to include Okeechobee County
Okeechobee County officials hope to convince the governor to add Okeechobee County to declaration of a state of emergency ... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Sandra Pearce shared this photo of flooding at her home on 15th Street in Okeechobee on Nov. 1. [Courtesy photo]
Flood water is receding, but more rain is expected
OKEECHOBEE – Heavy rainfall flooded Okeechobee County on Nov. 1, in what local officials are calling a “once-in-200-year storm.” more
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he City of Okeechobee will hold the 100-Year Building Celebration and Festival on Friday, Nov. 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the City Hall and City Hall Plaza located at 55 SE 3rd Ave. [Photo courtesy City of Okeechobee]
City Hall to celebrate 100th anniversary
Well, slap our knees and call us flappers! The City of Okeechobee is rollin’ out the red carpet... more
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Halloween Extravaganza draws thousands to Agri-Civic Center
Thousands of costumed revelers gathered at the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center on Oct. 31 for the annual Halloween Extravaganza, presented by the DeBerard Family Foundation and United Way … more
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Trick or Treat on Park Street is a hit!
OKEECHOBEE -- Hundreds of families turned out for Trick or Treat on Park Street on Friday, Oct. 30, sponsored by Okeechobee Main Street and local merchants.  In addition to collecting candy at … more
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Collaboratory opens applications for Community Impact Rural Micro Grant
Collaboratory is accepting applications until Nov. 12 for its Community Impact Rural Micro Grant program, which will award up to eight grants of $5,000 ... more
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Walmart and Sam’s Club partnership helps strengthen food access across Southwest Florida
Walmart and Sam's Club are helping strengthen hunger relief across Southwest Florida through their annual "Fight Hunger. more
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AAA: Saturday Halloween raises the stakes for road safety
Halloween brings added dangers to the road every year, but AAA warns motorists... more
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Gary Miles receives SAR Award.OKEECHOBEE — The Okeechobee Chapter SAR President Gary Kirsch (right) presented a 10 year Founders Award to Gary Miles (left) on Oct 10. Gary was a founding member of the Chapter and served as the first president. [Photo courtesy Okeechobee Chapter SAR]
Gary Miles receives SAR Award
The Okeechobee Chapter SAR President Gary Kirsch (right) presented a 10 year Founders Award... more
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Halloween health hazards parents may be overlooking
The scariest part of Halloween may not be the haunted houses, horror movies, or spooky costumes ... more
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United Way bringing good vibes to annual bartender battle
A funky evening for a groovy cause is set for United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades’ third annual Bartender Battle on Oct. 29. more
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