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Harry Chapin Food Bank has received a $15,000 Fly Beyond Key Issue Grant from The Wawa...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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8/4/26
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The Freedom Tour is an 18-wheeler traveling museum touring Florida to celebrate America's 250th anniversary ...
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Photos by Katrina Elsken
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7/30/26
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A.N.A.’s Friends CEO Jessica Kaestner has authored her first children’s book, “Ana’s Friends,” inspired by the realities facing children ...
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News from A.N.A.’s Friends
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7/28/26
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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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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 Great Florida Cattle Drive will return in 2031, according to information shared by the organizing committee.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/22/26 |
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The U.S. Postal Service issued its North American Soccer stamp at the 2026 Boston...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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6/17/26
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United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades continues to see encouraging support from across the community as it works ...
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By United Way, Lee, Hendry and Glades
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6/15/26
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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]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260507-093055-be7-Land%20Remembered%20Zech.jpg)
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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.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/12/26 |
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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.
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6/8/26
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The National Association of Letter Carriers’ annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive returns Saturday, May 9...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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6/8/26
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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” ...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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6/4/26
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The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announced it will honor the nation’s 250th anniversary with the release...
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5/26/26
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Dive into a season of discovery, adventure and free family fun during Summer at the Lagoon at Manatee Lagoon...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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5/21/26
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As online exploitation continues to rise nationwide, it’s critical for parents and caregivers to...
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By Healthy Humans Hendry-Glades
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5/1/26
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United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades is hosting an appreciation breakfast for its dedicated volunteers.
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Special to Hendry County News
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4/28/26
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Two lucky guests won a combined $49,184.32 in jackpots between April 18 and April 20 at Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino.
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By Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino
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4/22/26
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On April 17, the SFWMD rescinded the Water Shortage Warning that was issued on Feb. 5, 2026, for Glades County ...
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By SFWMD
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4/20/26
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Each May, the nation recognizes Older Americans Month (OAM), a time to honor older adults’ contributions ...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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4/16/26
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On Monday, April 13 , Avow, a leading nonprofit health care provider based in Southwest Florida...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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4/13/26
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