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Community theatre presents compelling drama 'Proof'
Okeechobee Community Theatre opened their 2026/2027 season with an emotional drama that tackles the difficult issue of mental illness. more
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Volunteers form human chain to unload pumpkins
OKEECHOBEE – The First United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch is back! more
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Smithsonian traveling exhibition, 'Americans' comes to Okeechobee
Okeechobee Main Street and Okeechobee Historical Society will host the Smithsonian traveling exhibition, “Americans” more
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Quarters for a Cause benefit to be held
A Quarters for a Cause benefit will be held for Johnny "Strawberry" Taylor on Oct. 20. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- The 2025 Halloween Extravaganza attracted about 2,000 children. [Lake Okeechobee News photo]
Halloween Extravaganza planned at Agri-Civic Center
OKEECHOBEE – Planning for Okeechobee’s Annual Halloween Extravaganza is underway. more
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Lucky Player Wins $150K U Pick’em Bingo Jackpot
A lucky player won a $150,000 U Pick’em bingo jackpot during the $330,000 Special Bingo... more
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Church hosts festival
Sacred Heart Catholic Church hosted a festival on Sunday, Sept. 20. The festival included vendors, Mariachi music, Ballet Folklorio, food, entertainment, and performances by Payaso Tojyn.   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 of Okeechobee to host 100-Year Building Celebration in November
The City of Okeechobee will hold the 100-Year Building Celebration and Festival on Friday, Nov. 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. ... more
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DAV & RecruitMilitary to host virtual Veteran & Military Spouse Hiring Event
DAV & RecruitMilitary to host virtual Veteran & Military Spouse Hiring event on Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Time. more
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Hospice plans Lights of Remembrance
Hospice of Okeechobee will host a commemorative tree and candle lighting ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 9, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Hamrick House ... more
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A student talks with employers at the Fall 2025 Career Expo. Major employers like St. Lucie Public Schools and Cleveland Clinic will be at this year's event. [Photo by James M. Crocco /The River]
Meet with 50 employers at The River's Fall 2026 Career Expo
Indian River State College will host the Fall 2026 Career Expo to help students learn about jobs and internships at 50 companies more
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OKEECHOBEE -- On Sept. 16, Dot Bulger was presented with a flag that was flown over the United States Capitol to honor her 100th birthday. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
100-year-old Dot Bulger not ready to retire
Dorothy "Dot" Bulger was honored at the Sept. 16 meeting of the Hospice Ladies of Giving in the Historic... more
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Boots & Pearls fundraiser benefits Hospice
Hospice of Okeechobee's annual Boots & Pearls fundraiser will be held Nov. 7 at the Okeechobee KOA resort. more
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Flea market demolition underway
Demolition is underway to the former flea market property at 3100 U.S. 441 .  more
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Hospice provides grief support for children and adults
Hospice of Okeechobee has expanded support to families of those who are facing the end of their lives. more
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USPS Operation Santa Program is now accepting letters
September 15 marks the start of the 114th year of USPS Operation Santa and the U.S. Postal Service is now... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Lynne Schartschwerdt Glass donated a painting by Dr. Anna Darrow to the Okeechobee Historical Society on Sept. 16. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Painting by 'Doc Anna' donated to Historical Society
A painting by “Doc Anna” Darrow has come home to Okeechobee. more
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Newspaper accounts chronicle 1926 hurricane that wiped out Moore Haven
On Sept. 18, 1926, a hurricane devastated what had been the thriving and growing town of Moore Haven. more
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Sally Settle's book, "In the Shadow of the Lone Cypress" is historical fiction. The description in the book of the 1926 hurricane is based on survivors' accounts that were published in the Glades County Democrat. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
100 years ago, Moore Haven was destroyed by a hurricane
This is a tale of two sisters and their efforts to preserve the history of 1926 hurricane damage in Moore Haven. more
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Garber Buick GMC excited to partner with Habitat for Humanity St. Lucie & Okeechobee
Habitat for Humanity St. Lucie & Okeechobee (Habitat SLO) are so grateful for our partners... more
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