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Adam, Michelle, Reese and Rocco Cohen outside Skagway, Alaska on June 11, 2026.
Family visits 49 states in RV
The Cohen family has visited 49 of the 50 states in the United States, traveling as a family in their RV. more
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Young heroes offer inspiration and great hope
The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes , a national award that recognizes inspiring, public-spirited young people, announces its 2026 winners. more
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OKEECHOBEE — Molly O’Neil’s Mini Rex doe won best in show, and her senior solid Holland lop won best of variety in the Holland lop specialty show! The 8-year-old entered the North Florida Rabbit and Cavy Breeder’s Association’s Holland Lop Specialty Show in Green Cove Springs on August 29.
Girl and her rabbit take home ribbon
Molly O’Neil’s Mini Rex doe won best in show, and her senior solid Holland lop won best of variety in the Holland lop specialty show! more
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Chobee Clubhouse helps adults with mental health diagnoses. Pictured left to right are Manager/Director Stephanie Busbin, Reporter Cathy Womble, Culinary Manager Stacy Richards, and one of their regular members.
Chobee Clubhouse is here to help adults with mental health diagnoses
You may have seen the name on Facebook or on a sign somewhere in town, but do you know what Chobee Clubhouse is and who they serve? more
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OCSO recently donated a retired fleet vehicle to the Chobee Clubhouse. Surrounded by clubhouse members is Tammy Schhonmaker, OCSO Fleet Manager.
OCSO donates retired fleet vehicle to Chobee Clubhouse
Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office recently donated a retired fleet vehicle to a very appreciative Chobee Clubhouse. more
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Matt Buxton from Buxton Funeral Home and Crematory has been disposing of worn-out flags for the community for many years. However, over the years, the community has been dropping flags off when the business is closed, and Buxton often found flags lying on benches or draped over the ashtrays or garbage cans. He recently acquired a package-drop-off box and asked Mellissa McKay of Custom Graphic Signs for some help giving it a makeover. He was not disappointed, and the beautiful new box was placed in front of the funeral home.
Buxton Funeral Home is the place to bring your worn out flags
Matt Buxton from Buxton Funeral Home and Crematory has been disposing of worn-out flags for the community for many years. more
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Omar Martinez with Coach Bernard Marker
Special Olympic athlete nominated Athlete of the Year
I am pleased to announce that the Okeechobee County Special Olympics coaches and Athlete Leaders nominated Omar Martinez ... more
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Not the real duck from the chimney
Woman finds duck in chimney
An Okeechobee woman found herself facing an unusual crisis over the weekend when a Whistling Duck fell into her chimney. more
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Big Dog Ranch Rescue final transfer of 155 beagles on August 12
On Aug. 10, Big Dog Ranch Rescue (BDRR) announced that, by August 12, the final 155 beagles will have been released more
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Neighbors helping neighbors is what Okeechobee Together is all about
Neighbors helping neighbors is what Okeechobee Together is all about. more
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RJ Sandefur was chosen Athlete Leader of the Month by Special Olympics Florida Central Region.
Sandefur chosen Athlete Leader of the month
This month, for Special Olympics Florida Central Region Athlete Leadership Spotlight, we are highlighting a truly inspiring leader...   RJ has … more
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Ten Florida children lost to drowning since the Fourth of July
Disability Advocacy & Support Specialists (DASS) is urging Florida families and community recreational programs… more
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Community supporting community! Thanks to a generous surplus of cakes and cupcakes, our clients enjoyed plenty of delicious treats—and we still had enough left over to share with our friends at the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office. We appreciate our local law enforcement and support teams so much. Pictured is Chase Pafford with the jail kitchen staff. Thank you all!
Community supports community
Thanks to a generous surplus of cakes and cupcakes, our clients enjoyed plenty of delicious treats… more
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Kristina Cote is pictured with three of her six children. The family won a room makeover in a contest put on by Apolonia Nunez.
Cote family wins room makeover
A local family was shocked to learn they would receive a room makeover after winning a contest. more
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Business owner Corey Penrod, wrote and published his first book. The book can be found on Amazon.
Business owner writes first book
Okeechobee business owner Corey Penrod, recently wrote and published his first book. more
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Lake Okeechobee News reader April Martin took these photos of the stormy sky on July 5 in Okeechobee.
Okeechobee storm followed by rainbow
Lake Okeechobee News reader April Martin took these photos of the stormy sky on July 5 in Okeechobee. more
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Jenna Larson chosen 2026 Florida Cattlemen's Sweetheart
Jenna Larson was proud to represent Okeechobee County as a candidate for the Florida Cattlemen's Sweetheart contest. more
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Sean Eisenhart lost his leg in February when the e-bike he was riding to work was hit by a truck.
Man who lost leg in accident needs help with his recovery
An Okeechobee dad spent one of his most difficult Father’s Days this year after losing his leg, his job and soon, possibly his home. more
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Special Athletes treated to airboat rides
Danny Brown, Cary McCullough, and John Busbin were kind enough to invite some of the Okeechobee special Athletes out to enjoy an airboat ride. more
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Shirlean Graham Scholarship Fund selects first recipients
We are proud to announce the first recipients of the Shirlean Graham Scholarship Fund. more
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