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OKEECHOBEE -- Elves Sid (Leon Johnson), Dipsy (Noah Wright) and Doodle (Joseph Welborn) are hard at work in "The Elf Rebellion.' [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
'Christmas Extravaganza' was hilarious holiday treat
OKEECHOBEE – The Okeechobee Community Theatre production of “Billy Shakespeare’s Christmas Extravaganza and Traveling Freak Show” is a hilarious holiday treat. The play, … more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Community members strolled through Flagler Park on Dec. 2, enjoying holiday music and treats. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
More holiday decorations expected next week in Flagler Park
More than 20 new lighting features will be added in Flagler Park from the Butterfly Garden to the Veterans Memorial. more
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OKEECHOBEE — Toys for Tots helps children in need enjoy Christmas.
Toys for Tots distribution is Dec. 13 at Agri-Civic Center
The 2025 Toys for Tots distribution will be held on Saturday, Dec. 13 at the Okeechobee County Agri-Civic Center beginning at 9 a.m. and ending at noon. more
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Okeechobee Christmas Tree Lighting draws big crowd
The Okeechobee Christmas Tree Lighting was on Tuesday, Dec. 2, in the park in front of City Hall and this year... more
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Santa Claus will visit kids in the park, tour city on float
Santa Claus will be at the City’s Annual Tree Lighting tonight, Dec. 2 at 5:30 p.m. more
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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]
30 new holiday displays added to downtown Okeechobee
Downtown Okeechobee is transforming into a holiday wonderland with the Christmas in Okeechobee campaign featuring 'Light Up Flagler Park' ... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- The Okeechobee community responded to the annual Peanut Butter Challenge by the Exctension Office -- donating enough jars to recreate the county seal in a display. At the end of the collection period, the jars are tallied, bragging rights are awarded to counties collecting the most peanut butter, and the jars go to local food pantries just in time for the holiday season. [Photo courtesy Okeechobee County Government]
Peanut Butter Challenge helps food banks
The Okeechobee community responded to the annual Peanut Butter Challenge by the Extension Office -- donating enough jars to recreate the county seal in a display. more
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OCT presents Christmas Extravaganza
Okeechobee Community Theatre will present “Billy Shakespeare’s Christmas Extravaganza and Traveling Freak... more
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Quarters For A Cause benefit for George Watson is Dec. 16
Quarters For A Cause benefit to benefit George Watson will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m., at the American Legion, 501 SE Second St. Doors open at 6 p.m. more
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Glades County Library accepting entries for 2026 Students Around the Lake Arts Contest
The Glades County Library will hold the 2026 Students Around the Lake Art Contest. more
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Daniel Pelham shares his pancreatic cancer journey
In recognition of World Pancreatic Cancer Day, Jupiter Medical Center (JMC) welcomed survivors, families, and care teams ... more
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A grateful guide to holiday spending
The holiday season can be one of the most joyful times of the year. It can also be one of the most stressful... more
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There is no such thing as waste when you have bins organized to compost Each bin provides an organized way to compost food, grass clippings and other organic materials such as dead leaves and branches.
UF experts share easy, stress-free ways to waste less, save money, enjoy the holidays
The holidays are all about good food, great gatherings and plenty of gratitude. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Wes Williamson (left) was honored with a special award at the 2025 Okeechobee Farm City Week luncheon: "In honor of your dedicated service to agriculture in the Okeechobee Community." The award was presented by John Williamson (right), representing the Florida Cattlemen's Association. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Farm City message: History, faith and today
The guest speaker at Okeechobee’s Farm City Week Luncheon said he wasn’t going to talk about farming. Instead, Woody Larson said he wanted.... more
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Treasure Coast Hospice Community Remembrance ceremonies honor loved ones
Treasure Coast Hospice will hold its annual remembrance ceremonies in December ... more
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Christmas could come early for one Floridian! Mega Millions® Jackpot soars to $980M!
The holidays just got a lot brighter! The Florida Lottery is bringing a chance for extra sparkle... more
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Treasure Coast Geocaching Club members host an annual event to help clean up Taylor Creek. [Photo courtesy Al Cole]
Geocaching club plans Taylor Creek cleanup day
OKEECHOBEE – The Treasure Coast Geocaching Club plans to clean up Taylor Creek on Dec. 14. The public is invited to come and help! more
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2022 Okeechobee Music Festival drew about 27,000 attendees.
Music festival offers discount tickets for local residents
On Thursday, Nov. 20, Okeechobee County residents can purchase discount wristbands for the 2026 Okeechobee Music Festival. more
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T.E.A.M DAD Workshop: Dads, Dough, & No-Bake Snacks is Nov. 15
Join Healthy Start, 114 Southwest 5th Ave, for our next T.E.A.M. Dad Workshop: Dads, Dough, & No-Bake Snacks... more
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Edward Jones Office supports Toys for Tots Drive
Sharon Covey, the local Edward Jones financial advisor, is supporting the Okeechobee Marine Toys for Tots program ... more
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