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Healthy Start announces the return of their beloved Dancing Hearts Father-Daughter Annual Dance on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. ...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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5/12/26
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Students from Okeechobee High School saw first-hand how their classroom skills could apply to...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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5/11/26
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![OKEECHOBEE -- Genesis Tijerina, 3, enjoyed having her face painted at the Gun Safety Awareness Event held May 9 at the Parrott Island outdoor venue. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260510-205812-b87-cn%20gun%20safety%20-%20face%20painting.jpg)
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OKEECHOBEE – Parrott Island’s Outdoor Venue was the site of a Children’s Gun Safety Awareness Event on May 9.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/11/26 |
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Healthy Starts extends invitation to the MOM Mobile Soft Launch on Friday, May 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 …
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By Okeechobee Healthy Start Coalition
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5/8/26
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The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office needs your help spreading the word about scam callers targeting our citizens.
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By Jack Nash
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The Douglas Park and Dean’s Court communities will host a weekend of celebration, reflection, and fellowship in honor of Juneteenth.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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5/4/26
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Sheriff Noel E. Stephen invites the community to join us for our annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony.
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By Jack Nash, Sergeant
Community Liaison & PIO Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office | 5/4/26 |
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As online exploitation continues to rise nationwide, it’s critical for parents and caregivers to...
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By Healthy Humans Hendry-Glades
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5/1/26
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![Luke Streelman placed second in the Grades 7-9 Division of the State Post Contest “Soil. Where It All Begins.” [Photo courtesy Okeechobee Soil and Water Conservation District]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260430-110302-15f-State%20Poster%20Contest%203%20feat.jpg)
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Okeechobee Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) had three students place in the SWCD State Poster Contest ...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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4/30/26
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LAKE WORTH – Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida recently hosted the fifth annual Rock the Noc family festival at the historic Camp Nocatee in Clewiston...
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By Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida
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4/28/26
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In recognition of HCA Healthcare’s annual We Show Up for Our Communities Month, colleagues from HCA Florida Raulerson Hospita
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By HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital
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4/28/26
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The Battle of Okeechobee was represented at the 2026 Convocation of Seminole War Historians by (left to right): Moses Osceola, Shawn Henderson, and Dowling Watford.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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4/28/26
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On May 14 at 10 a.m., Habitat for Humanity St. Lucie & Okeechobee, Inc. (HFHSLO) will celebrate its first groundbreaking ceremony in Okeechobee ...
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By Habitat for Humanity St. Lucie & Okeechobee
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4/27/26
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![.JROTC Cadet Major Campbell Jordan received Hunley Award.OKEECHOBEE — The Pvt. William H. Raulerson Camp 2080 presented the Hunley Award to Okeechobee High School JROTC Cadet Major Campbell Jordan. Camp Commander Brad Phares made the presentation. [Photo courtesy Pvt. William H. Raulerson Camp 2080]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260427-144256-7f3-Hunley%20Award%20feat.jpg)
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The Pvt. William H. Raulerson Camp 2080 presented the Hunley Award to Okeechobee High School JROTC Cadet Major Campbell Jordan.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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4/27/26
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![Winners of the American Legion Pageants are: back row left to right: Jr. Miss American Legion Sadie Sellers and Miss American Legion Kali Pineda. front row: Little Miss American Legion Hannah Schoonmaker and Tiny Miss American Legion Layla Smith. [Photo by Lissie Wickes]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260422-134628-ae2-2026%20American%20Legion%20Queens%20feat.jpg)
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OKEECHOBEE — Okeechobee County’s American Legion queens won their 2026 titles on Jan. 17 at the American Legion Post...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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4/22/26
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Two lucky guests won a combined $49,184.32 in jackpots between April 18 and April 20 at Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino.
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By Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino
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4/22/26
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![Pictured left to right is Kiwanis President Gary Ritter, Kiwanis board member John Williams, OMS Ag teacher Brian Trimble. [Photo courtesy Kiwanis Club]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260420-133243-2e2-kiwanis%20brian%20trimble%20feat.jpg)
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On April 10, the Kiwanis Club presented their quarterly Community Service Award to Brian Trimble for his outstanding commitment.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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4/20/26
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Sergeant Val Gibson and Major Donavan Locklear, JROTC instructors at Okeechobee High School, were presented a Certificate of Congressional Recognition .
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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4/16/26
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Kailani T. of Girl Scouts Troop 64000 in Okeechobee County sold 5,070 boxes.
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News from Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida
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4/16/26
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Extended Work on U.S. 441 (S.R. 15 / S.R. 700 / U.S. 98)
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, Fla. – Construction activities are continuing along U.S. 441 (State Road 15 / State Road 700 / …
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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4/14/26
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