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Matt Buxton from Buxton Funeral Home and Crematory has been disposing of worn-out flags for the community for many years. However, over the years, the community has been dropping flags off when the business is closed, and Buxton often found flags lying on benches or draped over the ashtrays or garbage cans. He recently acquired a package-drop-off box and asked Mellissa McKay of Custom Graphic Signs for some help giving it a makeover. He was not disappointed, and the beautiful new box was placed in front of the funeral home.
Buxton Funeral Home is the place to bring your worn out flags
Matt Buxton from Buxton Funeral Home and Crematory has been disposing of worn-out flags for the community for many years. more
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An Okeechobee veteran needs help from the community.
Benefit planned to help the family of a local veteran
The family of an Okeechobee veteran needs help from the community. The benefit has been moved from Veterans Park to Speckled Perch Park (Park #2). more
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American Legion Post 64 holds installation of officers
American Legion Post 64 and Sons of the American Legion Squadron 64 held their installation of officers at City Hall on July 21. more
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They fought for this country. they shouldn’t have to leave it to heal
Veterans with severe PTSD and depression are increasingly traveling overseas for treatments they cannot legally access in the United States. more
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DAV & RecruitMilitary to host Virtual Veteran & Military Spouse Hiring Event
DAV & RecruitMilitary  will host a virtual Military Community Job Fair connecting service members, veterans, Guard/Reserve, and military spouses with employers ... more
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DAV & RecruitMilitary to host Transitioning Service Member & Spouse Virtual Career Fair
DAV & RecruitMilitary to host Transitioning Service Member & Spouse Virtual Hiring Event on Tuesday, June 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern time. more
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DAV & Recruit Military to host Virtual Military Community Job Fair
Military Community Job Fair connecting service members, veterans, Guard/Reserve, and military spouses with employers that are actively hiring ... more
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National Firefighter Registry could save lives
Today, many military firefighters face a quieter, long-term threat: cancer. Research shows these veterans experience higher rates of several cancer ... more
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A beacon of community spirit shines bright this morning (Friday) with a joint work project! HCA Raulerson Hospital, United Way St. Lucie and Okeechobee, alongside Thank You For Your Service, united to sand and clean all three guns in the park, paving the way for a fresh coat of paint in a few weeks.
Volunteers clean guns in Veterans' Park
A beacon of community spirit shone brightly on Friday morning with a joint work project! more
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1st Mission Support Command conducts a funeral service for U.S. Army Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Felix Santoni during a religous ceremony at Ft. Buchanan, Feb. 16, 2026. Santoni receives a funeral service in his honor to recognize and pay tribute to his faithful service, sacrifice, and dedication to his country. It is important to acknowledge the courage, commitment, and selfless service Santoni provided during his forty years in the U.S. Army, ensuring his legacy of dedication and sacrifice is respectfully honored and remembered by his family and fellow Soldiers. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Justin Williams-Ramos).
Lakeland Army reserve captain killed during Iran War
U.S. Army Reserve Capt. Cody Khork, 35, died March 1, 2026, in Kuwait at the Port of Shuaiba during an unmanned aircraft system attack. more
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DAV & RecruitMilitary to host Military Community Job Fair
DAV & RecruitMilitary to host virtual veteran and military spouse hiring event on Tuesday, Feb. 24 ... more
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Gregg Maynard thanks the community for help with the helicopter project.
Helicopter project is complete
I want to express deep gratitude to everyone that helped me take an idea in my head and bring it to fruition. more
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Army veteran celebrates grand reopening of Workout Anytime Okeechobee
Workout Anytime Okeechobee is celebrating its grand reopening on January 10, 2026 from 1 to 5 p.m. The location is now owned and operated by Army veteran Scotty Carlisle … more
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Scotty Carlisle poses for a photo on Saddam's throne.
Veteran becomes gym owner
You may have noticed some changes at the Workout Anytime gym in the Winn Dixie Plaza. more
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Recognizing veterans and military families means confronting the lasting danger of toxic exposure
Veterans in Florida and beyond understood the risks they would shoulder the moment they entered service ... more
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Red Cross volunteers support the armed forces at home and abroad
On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, the American Red Cross celebrated all veterans and active-duty service members. more
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Veterans Park Huey will soon fly again
After several months away, the Veterans' Park Huey will soon be back where it belongs. more
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Forty four years after his death, Petty Officer Lonnie Jones White was recognized for his ultimate sacrifice.
Serviceman receives long-awaited recognition
Petty Officer Lonnie Jones White’s life ended much as it began, heroically. Lonnie was born and raised in Okeechobee and graduated from Okeechobee High School in 1976. White … more
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Veterans Park helicopter gets a facelift. [Photo by Detective Jarrett Romanello]
Accusations raised about helicopter engine
Recently, a Facebook user posted on The Scoup asking where the engine from the Veteran’s Park helicopter went. more
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