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Farm City Week Luncheon is Nov. 20
OKEECHOBEE -- The 31st Annual Farm City Week Luncheon and Agri-Expo will be held on Nov. 20 at Okeechobee KOA, 4276 US 441. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be served at noon. Tickets are $15 and … more
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Nestled within Jonathan Dickinson State Park, Camp Welaka is nature’s ultimate learning platform, offering the perfect setting to reconnect with the outdoors. [Photo courtesy Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida]
Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida hosts We Heart Welaka
Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida invites the community to experience the beauty and excitement of the great outdoors ... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Sons of the American Revolution provided the Color Guard for the Veterans Day Memorial Services in Flagler Park on Nov. 11. For the story, see page X. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Veterans Day honors all who have served
OKEECHOBEE – A flyover with five helicopters from Florida Foresty Service kicked off the Veterans Day observance ... more
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SAR present check to Wreaths Across America
OKEECHOBEE — The Okeechobee Chapter Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) made a donation to Wreaths Across America at their November meeting. The check was presented to Joan Roden (left), … more
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Enjoy Thanksgiving as you navigate ‘sus’ comments during family dinner
Happy Thanksgiving to our valued readers who make it worthwhile to publish community digital ... more
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Okeechobee County Schools honor veterans with districtwide events
The School District of Okeechobee County is proud to honor our nation’s heroes through a series of Veterans Day events... more
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Okeechobee NSDAR learns about new cemetery mapping system
Members of the Okeechobee Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), recently welcomed Shellie Mitchell... more
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Quarter Auction planned to benefit Keyana Johnson’s family
A Quarters for a Cause Auction to benefit Keyana Johnson’s family will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 18 more
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Businesses honor Veteran’s Day with deals to veterans and military personnel
On Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11, the businesses below show their appreciation to veterans and military personnel. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Okeechobee Mayor Dowling Watford joined Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and local beauty queens to lead the chant of "Light it up!" at the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in City Park on Dec. 3. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
New holiday displays planned in downtown parks
OKEECHOBEE – The Christmas holidays will be a little brighter in Okeechobee thanks to new decorations in the downtown parks. more
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BRIGHTON -- Members of the Lakota Women Warriors were part of the Salute to the Military at the Brighton Seminole Field Day on Feb. 15. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Traveling history exhibit highlights Native Americans
OKEECHOBEE – Okeechobee Main Street and the Okeechobee Historical Society hope to bring another traveling historical display to Okeechobee. more
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Lottery reminds players to 'gift responsibly' this holiday season
This holiday season, as friends and families across Florida gather to celebrate and exchange gifts... more
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OKEECHOBEE — Our Village Okeechobee has numbered the shelves in their food pantry to indicate how many items a person can take from each shelf.
Community organizations help feed area residents
OKEECHOBEE -- Community organizations are stepping up to help feed Okeechobee area residents who are struggling with food costs.  more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Florida Trophy Gators went down the rabbit hole into an Alice in Wonderland theme for Halloween. [Photo courtesy Florida Trophy Gators]
Florida Trophy Gators enjoy Halloween
OKEECHOBEE -- Florida Trophy Gators went down the rabbit hole into an Alice in Wonderland theme for Halloween. [Photo courtesy Florida Trophy Gators] more
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A cereal killer was on the loose on Halloween
OKEECHOBEE –– Amarhi dressed as a cereal killer for Halloween. [Photo by Bina Patel] more
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Children of all ages enjoy Halloween Extravaganza
OKEECHOBEE -- The 2025 Halloween Extravaganza at the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center  was presented by the DeBerard Family Foundation and ... more
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BRIGHTON — Gayle Reynolds from Cape Canaveral hit a $139,262.57 progressive jackpot on a Dragon Link™ slot machine by Aristocrat Gaming. [Photo courtesy Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino]
Nearly $240,000 in jackpots recently paid out at Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino
Three lucky guests claimed large progressive jackpots at Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino... more
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DAYTONA BEACH -- Woody Larson (left), of Okeechobee, was named Florida Farmer of the Year at the annual Florida Farm Bureau Convention held Oct. 27-28 in Daytona Beach. The award was presented by Florida Farm Bureau President Jeb Smith (right). [Photo courtesy Florida Farm Bureau]
Larson named Florida Farmer of the Year
DAYTONA BEACH – Okeechobee’s Woody Larson was named 2026 Farmer of the Year by Florida Farm Bureau on Oct. 28 during the annual Florida Farm Bureau Convention. more
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Community food drive underway
OKEECHOBEE – A Thanksgiving Community Food Drive is underway to help local residents who are struggling to feed their families. more
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Red Cross offers tips for a safe Halloween 
Halloween is around the corner, and your plans might include trick-or-treating, handing out candy and driving more
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