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AAA activates 'Tow to Go' for St. Patrick’s Day
AAA is activating ‘Tow to Go’ in select states for the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day weekend, in hopes that partygoers do not press their luck by driving impaired. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Children enjoyed the Okeechobee County Fair Midway rides. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Okeechobee County Fair is open March 11-16
OKEECHOBEE -- The Okeechobee County Fair opened March 11 and runs through March 16 at the Okeechobee County Agri-Civic Center, 4601 State Road 710. more
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Touch a Truck and Career Expo help inspire the next generation
The Okeechobee County Economic Devlopment Corporation (OCEDC) was proud to partner with Okeechobee Touch a Truck for the second year. more
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MOORE HAVEN -- World War Ii veteran Leonard Nichols, 100, was "Sheriff for a Day" at the Chalo Nitka Festival on Saturday, March 1. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
100-year-old veteran was sheriff for a day
MOORE HAVEN -- Leonard Nichols, who celebrated his 100th birthday on Feb. 23, was honored in the 2025 Chalo Nitka Parade as Sheriff for A Day. more
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Longhorn cattle are highlight of parade
A cattle drive featuring a small herd of Texas Longhorn cattle was the highlight of the 2025 Speckled Perch Festival Parade ... more
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Okeechobee rodeo draws crowds
The rodeo continues Sunday, March 9 at 2 p.m. Gates open at noon. more
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Photos from the Speckled Perch Festival Parade
OKEECHOBEE -- The Speckled Perch Festival Parade. held March 8 in downtown Okeechobee, featured beauty queens, classic cars and a cattle drive! more
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WM hosts hazardous waste amnesty day
Waste Management will hold a Amnesty Day for Household Hazardous Waste on Saturday, March 15 from 9 a.m. to noon, at 10800 NE 128th Ave, Okeechobee.   Amnesty … more
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Pancake breakfast funds scholarships
Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs of Okeechobee are excited to bring the community a pancake breakfast on Easter morning this year! … more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Okeechobee Main Street will host the unveiling of historic signs and a scavenger hunt in Flagler Park on April 2. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Historic signs to be unveiled at scavenger hunt
Join Okeechobee Main Street on Wednesday, April 2, at 5 p.m. in Flagler Park #3 for the unveiling of Historic Signs and a scavenger hunt. more
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Postal inspectors remind consumers to be alert for imposter scams
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is kicking off National Consumer Protection Week, March 2-8,... more
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Photos from the Chalo Nitka Parade
MOORE HAVEN -- The 2025 Chalo Nitka Parade enjoyed beautiful weather on March 1 in downtown Moore Haven. more
Bass Pro Shops & OK Corral headline next weekend's 2025 South Central Florida Boat Show
The countdown is on for the highly anticipated 2025 South Central Florida Boat Show, happening Saturday, March 8 and Sunday, March 9 in Moore Haven. more
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March brings rodeo, fair and festivals
Florida’s festival season is in full swing in March with the Speckled Perch Festival, the Cowtown Rodeo and the Okeechobee County Fair. more
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Quarter Auction to benefit baby Alvin is held March 18
Brianna Perry Quarters for a Cause will be held on Tuesday, March 18 at the American Legion... more
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Seminole warrior skills showcased at battle re-enactment
OKEECHOBEE – The annual Battle of Okeechobee Re-Enactment was held Feb. 22 and 23 at the Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park.... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- As of March 3, yard waste collection days (gray cans) will change. Household waste (green cans) collection days will not change. [Mao courtesy Waste Management]
WM new trucks to start collections March 3
Waste Management (WM) will start using the new compressed natural gas trucks to collect waste... more
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Okeechobee library to present Celtic Music Concert
Author, singer and songwriter Emily Ann Thompson returns the Okeechobee Library, 206 SW 16th St, with a Celtic Music Concert... more
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About 400 riders participated in 2022 Great Florida Cattle Drive, which was held in honor of the 500th anniversary of the arrival of cattle in Florida. The drive was originally planned for 2021, but had to be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Saddle up! Great Florida Cattle Drive planned in 2026
Have you ever wanted to experience a real cattle drive? Plans are underway for the next Great Florida Cattle Drive, Jan 26-31, 2026. history as … more
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Photos from the Battle of Okeechobee Re-Enactment
OKEECHOBEE --The Battle of Okeechobee Re-Enactment was held Saturday and will continued Sunday, Feb. 23, at the Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park, 3500 S.E. 38th Ave. Entry fee is $10 per … more
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