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As of the Feb. 10 meeting of the Okeechobee County School Board, 12 students...
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By Annie Wills
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/23/26 |
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People tend to move more when they have inviting, safe places to walk.
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By Lourdes Mederos
UF/IFAS | 2/20/26 |
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Florida SouthWestern State College’s (FSW) Dental Hygiene program will host its annual...
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Special to Hendry County News
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2/19/26
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The Alzheimer’s Association will hold a virtual Caregiver Support Group on the third Monday of every Month at 3 to 4 p.m. beginning March 16 ...
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2/18/26
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At the last few school board meetings a trend seemed to appear. Four students were recommended for expulsion...
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By Annie Wills
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/18/26 |
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CLEWISTON – Free mental health services are available to Hendry County residents.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/17/26 |
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The Alzheimer’s Association will hold a virtual Caregiver Support Group from 3 to 4 p.m on the second Thursday of every month beginning March 12 ...
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By Alzheimer’s Association
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2/17/26
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The 19th Annual Okeechobee Family Health and Safety Expo/Touch-A-Truck Event wrapped up another great year.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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2/12/26
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The Florida Department of Health office in Okeechobee County (DOH-Okeechobee) will close on Monday...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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2/12/26
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The signs of crisis are all around us. To that end, the Okeechobee community has a goal to educate and empower...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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2/10/26
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Oral health is more than just a bright smile, it’s an important part of a child’s growth, development, and overall well-being.
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By Dr. Paul McConnell
National Dental Director UnitedHealthcare Dental | 2/9/26 |
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Today, millions of Americans serve as caregivers, supporting both young children and aging loved ones...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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2/9/26
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![GLADES COUNTY - On Feb. 5, FDEP sampled an algal bloom in the Caloosahatchee Drive Canal in Glades County. [Photo courtesy FDEP]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260206-120953-182-algae%20bloom%20in%20canal%20in%20glades%20county%20photo%20by%20fdep.jpg)
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The Florida Department of Health in Glades County (DOH-Glades) has issued a health alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algae toxins ...
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By DOH-Glades
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2/6/26
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American Heart Month, celebrated every February, raises awareness for how individuals can lower their risk of heart disease ...
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By American Heart Association
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2/3/26
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![MOORE HAVEN -- On April 29, 2024 FDEP tested an algal bloom near the Moore Haven Lock on the Caloosahatchee River. [Photo courtesy FDEP]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20240508-120014-algae%20bloom%20april%2029%20moore%20haven%20lock.jpg)
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The Florida Department of Health in Glades County (DOH-Glades) cautions the public of the presence of blue-green algae in Caloosahatchee River ...
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By Glades County Health Department
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1/29/26
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According to the American Lung Association’s 24th annual “State of Tobacco Control” report , released today, Florida’s grades show the state …
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
American Lung Association | 1/29/26 |
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Winter is upon us, and for many Americans, that means company parties, get-togethers with friends and of course ...
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By Jerome Adams
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1/19/26
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All Florida Department of Health offices in Hendry and Glades County. DOH-Hendry/Glades will close...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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1/13/26
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The Florida Department of Health recognizes January as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, observed ...
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News from DOH-Hendry/Glades
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1/13/26
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Almost every year, one of the top New Year’s resolutions for many is to exercise more and eat healthier.
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By Dr. Danielle Madril
Chief Medical Officer UnitedHealthcare of Florida | 1/12/26 |