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Join us on Jan. 19 as we come together to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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By Star Marion
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1/10/26
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2026 is here, and it’s a time when many of us are thinking about how to do something meaningful in the New Year.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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1/9/26
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Our Village will sponsor Quarters for a Cause fundraising events on the third Tuesday of each month at the Okeechobee County Civic Center on U.S. 98.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/8/26 |
![HOLIDAY LIGHTS.OKEECHOBEE -- The trees in Flagler Park are wrapped in lights, ready for the holidays. More decorations will be unveiled and lit up during the CIty of Okeechobee's Tree Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 2. For more on holiday events, see page 4 [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20251202-101309-380-CV%20tree%20lighting.jpg)
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OKEECHOBEE – This weekend is the last chance to enjoy the holiday lights in Flagler Park.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/8/26 |
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The Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival is returning to Sunshine Grove March 19–22, 2026, and local interest has been incredibly strong. In an effort to say thank you to Okeechobee community, …
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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12/29/25
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Attention all young ladies from Lakeport, Buckhead Ridge and Okeechobee, if you are in grades 3 through 12 (up to 19 years old) you may enter ...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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12/25/25
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The Florida Department of Health office in Okeechobee County (DOH-Okeechobee) will be closed on the following dates...
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By DOH-Okeechobee
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12/22/25
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![OKEECHOBEE -- Sharon Jones (left) was honored at the Dec. 18 meeting of the Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners. Her photo was chosen from more than 800 entries for inclusion in the Florida Association of Counties 2026 Calendar. County Commissioner Terry Burroiughs (right) presented her with a plaque. This is the third time one of her photos was chosen for a FAC calendar. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20251218-134650-588-GV%20SHARON%20SA.jpg)
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Sharon Jones's photo was chosen from more than 800 entries for inclusion in the Florida Association of Counties 2026 Calendar ...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/18/25 |
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A lucky guest claimed a $123,693.98 progressive jackpot at Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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12/16/25
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Do you know what 4-H is? 4-H is a positive youth development program for ages 5-18, where youth learn by doing and grow through hands-on ...
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By Paula Daniel
4-H Positive Youth Development Agent UF/IFAS Extension | 12/15/25 |
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OKEECHOBEE — The Okeechobee National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) laid a wreath on the monument at the Okeechobee Battlefield in memory of those who died in the Battle …
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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12/15/25
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Rural Florida residents have endured higher levels of food insecurity due to the recent SNAP suspension ...
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By Our Community Table
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12/15/25
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OKEECHOBEE – Thousands of people turned out to line both sides of the route of Okeechobee’s annual Christmas parade on Saturday, Dec. 13.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/15/25 |
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OKEECHOBEE -- Gilbert's Family of Companies hosted free skating in Flagler Park Dec. 12, 13 and 14.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/15/25 |
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OKEECHOBEE -- On Dec. 12, 13 and 14, Okeechobee children enjoyed skating on artificial ice (a special hard plastic surface) ...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/15/25 |
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OKEECHOBEE -- A uniquely Florida scene: Kids in t-shirts and shorts having a snowball fight.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/15/25 |
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Next week is the last week to get holiday gifts and greetings in the mail by the recommended deadlines.
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By USPS
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12/12/25
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Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida is gearing up for the sweetest season of the year with the launch of the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie™ season ...
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News from Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida
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12/11/25
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In Florida, between 14 and 17 percent of our population faces food insecurity, affecting a disproportionate number of children.
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By Paula Daniel
4-H Positive Youth Development Agent UF/IFAS Extension | 12/11/25 |
![OKEECHOBEE -- Josh Rhoden (left, holding Gus) of Charle's Towing hauled the 600 pound safe to its new home at the Okeechobee Museum on US 98. At right is Wayne Richbourg, who donated the safe to the Okeechobee Historical Society. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20251209-130657-1f2-safe%203.jpg)
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OKEECHOBEE – The safe used by Okeechobee’s first pharmacy, Darrow’s Park Drugs, has a new home in the Okeechobee Museum, 1850 U.S. 98.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/9/25 |