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AAA activates 'Tow to Go' for St. Patrick’s Day
AAA is activating ‘Tow to Go’ in select states for the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day weekend, in hopes that partygoers do not press their luck by driving impaired. more
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MOORE HAVEN -- World War Ii veteran Leonard Nichols, 100, was "Sheriff for a Day" at the Chalo Nitka Festival on Saturday, March 1. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
100-year-old veteran was sheriff for a day
MOORE HAVEN -- Leonard Nichols, who celebrated his 100th birthday on Feb. 23, was honored in the 2025 Chalo Nitka Parade as Sheriff for A Day. more
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Postal inspectors remind consumers to be alert for imposter scams
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is kicking off National Consumer Protection Week, March 2-8,... more
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Photos from the Chalo Nitka Parade
MOORE HAVEN -- The 2025 Chalo Nitka Parade enjoyed beautiful weather on March 1 in downtown Moore Haven. more
Bass Pro Shops & OK Corral headline next weekend's 2025 South Central Florida Boat Show
The countdown is on for the highly anticipated 2025 South Central Florida Boat Show, happening Saturday, March 8 and Sunday, March 9 in Moore Haven. more
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Seminole warrior skills showcased at battle re-enactment
OKEECHOBEE – The annual Battle of Okeechobee Re-Enactment was held Feb. 22 and 23 at the Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park.... more
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Scam alert: Beware of skimming at ATMs
Recently, several financial institutions in the Tallahassee area have reported finding skimming devices on some... more
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About 400 riders participated in 2022 Great Florida Cattle Drive, which was held in honor of the 500th anniversary of the arrival of cattle in Florida. The drive was originally planned for 2021, but had to be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Saddle up! Great Florida Cattle Drive planned in 2026
Have you ever wanted to experience a real cattle drive? Plans are underway for the next Great Florida Cattle Drive, Jan 26-31, 2026. history as … more
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Photos from the Brighton Seminole Field Day
Photos from the 2025 Brighton Seminole Field Day Festival. more
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Harry Chapin Food Bank’s 2024 Impact Report documents increase in food insecurity
FORT MYERS – Harry Chapin Food Bank distributed 39.5 million pounds of food through its Feeding Network in 2024, a 10.6% increase over the prior year that equates to an additional 3 million … more
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Alzheimer Association to hold a virtual event: Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body
We know that what’s good for the heart is good for the brain. Join us to learn... more
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Hand to hand combat techniques used during the Seminole Wars were demonstrated by the Osceola Warrior Legacy group at the 2024 Brighton Seminole Field Day Festival. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Brighton Field Days set for Feb. 13-16
The Brighton Field Day festival is planned this weekend at Seminole Reservation Brighton, on Reservation Road (CR-721) in Glades County. more
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USPS and U.S. Postal Inspection Service warn public about romance scams
With Valentine’s Day approaching, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service... more
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Feb. 2 is Groundhog Day
According to Pennsylvania Dutch tradition, on Feb. 2, if the groundhog comes out of his burrow and sees his shadow, he will be frightened and go back underground more
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Indigenous Arts and Music Festival at Big Cypress
The Indigenous Arts and Music Festival, Feb. 6-8 at the Junior Cypress Rodeo Arena grounds on Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation. 500 Rodeo Drive, Clewiston. more
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Buckhead Ridge Baptist Church to hold a Revival Feb. 2-5
Buckhead Ridge Baptist Church, 1731 Hunter Road, will hold a REVIVAL on Sunday through Wednesday, February 2-5 at 7 p.m. more
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Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel and Casino opens Feb. 6
Lynyrd Skynyrd will perform in Glades County on Feb. 6, as part of the celebration of the grand opening of the new Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel and Casino. more
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Annual Cracker Trail ride to pass through Okeechobee County
In February, a group of Floridians will ride horses from the state’s west coast to the east coast... more
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USPS temporarily suspends operations at the Palmdale Post Office
Effective Jan. 8, operations at the Palmdale Post Office located at 1134 Broadway Street NW, Palmdale... more
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AAA SWFL joins national campaign to protect older adults from financial scams
Scams targeting people aged 60 and older resulted in over $3.4 billion in losses in 2023 alone... more
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