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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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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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Overflow parking lot planned near sports complex
An overflow parking lot is planned near the Darrell Enfinger Sports Complex. 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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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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The 32nd Annual Farm-City Dinner and Agri Expo is Nov. 19
"Each November, communities across the country come together to recognize the vital connections between rural and urban life during Farm-City Week .... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Okeechobee County Commissioner Brad Goodbread (right) presented Pastor Ellis McKenzie with a proclamation honoring Mt. Olive Baptist Church at the Oct. 22 meeting of the Okeechobee County Commission. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
County Commission honors Mt. Olive Baptist Church
Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church was honored for 104 years of service to the Okeechobee community during the Oct. 22 meeting... more
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OKEECHOBEE-- Brighton Seminole Princess Hayden Nunez, Jr. Miss Brighton Seminole Avani Smith joined Pemaytev Emahakv Charter School students Sloan Bowers and Azalea Washington for the Pledge of Allegiance in Creek, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance in English at the opening cermony for the Smithsonian exhibit on Oct. 17. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Smithsonian exhibit 'Americans' on display in Okeechobee
The Smithsonian traveling exhibit “Americans” opened Oct. 17 in the Historic Okeechobee County Courthouse. more
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Lakefront Estates is west of Buckhead Ridge in Glades County. [Photo by Katrina Elsken//Lake Okeechobee News]
Glades County officials welcome Lakefront Estates residents
GLADES COUNTY -- Although much of the development is unfinished, the first residents of Lakefront Estates moved into their new homes the first week of October. Glades County Manager Paul … more
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Fans to honor Dolly Parton with Halloween costumes
Expect to see a lot of Dolly Parton costumes this Halloween. more
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OKEECHOBEE — In September members of the Okeechobee High School Beta Club served the Pregnancy Center by spending their time cleaning, sorting through donations, and organizing shelves. The Center is thankful for the time, energy, and heart they poured into serving their center. For more photos go to facebook.com/pregnancycenterofokeechobee/ [Photo courtesy Okeechobee Pregnancy Center]
OHS Beta Club volunteers their service
In September members of the Okeechobee High School Beta Club served the Pregnancy Center by spending their time cleaning, ... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- The Friend of 4-H Award is the highest honor given by the Okeechobee County 4-H program. Left to right are Darryl and Patty Boney and Okeechobee County 4-H Extension Agent Paula Daniel. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Raisin’ Em Right Club leaders chosen for Friend of 4-H Award
OKEECHOBEE – Raisin’ Em Right 4-H Club Leaders Keith and Angela Pendry and Darryl and Patty Boney were honored with the Friend of 4-H Award.... more
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