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HCA Raulerson Hospital announces retirement of Frannie Tunac

HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital is proud to announce the retirement of Frannie Tunac...

Alzheimer’s Association Brain Bus rolls into Clewiston on Aug. 7

The Brain Bus raises awareness of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and addresses the benefits of early detection...

Coach Kelly receives Certificate of Appreciation from Kiwanis Club

The Kiwanis Club presented Coach Pat Kelly with a Certificate of Appreciation, on July 18...

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Lake Okeechobee
Lake O level stays the same despite heavy direct rainfall
Lake O level stays the same despite heavy direct rainfall
Toxin levels in lake algal blooms drop

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Human Interest
The Douglas Brown Kidpreneur Market Day was a huge success on Wednesday, July 24.
Aline Caine Campbell was just another number in Jamaica's dire 18.4% teenage pregnancy statistic.
Okeechobee High School alumnus Jamie Furr, who now lives in Hollister, California took a few minutes out of his day to talk about the book

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Schools
FORT PIERCE — Indian River State College (IRSC) successfully hosted its inaugural Plant Tissue Culture Workshop in June in collaboration with AgroSource, Inc. This innovative program …
The CAE-CD program, jointly sponsored by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security...
Physicians Regional Healthcare System stepped up for the third consecutive year to provide funding...

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Wildlife & Environment
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District (USACE), will host a virtual informational meeting Wednesday, July 31 ...
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District (USACE), will host a virtual informational meeting Wednesday, July 31 ...

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Government
Austin Harvey (DEM) is a candidate for Okeechobee County Commission District 5.
OKEECHOBEE --  Brad Goodbread (REP) is running for re-election to the Okeechobee County Commission District 3 seat.
OKEECHOBEE – During their July 25 meeting, the Okeechobee County Commissioners voted to set the ad valorem county property tax rate at 7.9 mills.

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Police/Fire
Forensic science played a crucial role in verifying the fraudulent nature of the turkey hunts by providing...
Forty-four percent of those in jail and 37% of those in prison have a mental illness, according to data shared at the July 25 meeting ... …

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Opinion
According to our liturgical calendar, July 26 is set aside to honor the parents of Mary...
AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor answers questions about Social Security.
Well after 50 years from the end of the Civil War, black Americans in much of the country....

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Hurricane News
Soldiers underwent a series of rigorous simulations to test their emergency response proficiencies...
Survivors should be aware that con artists and criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal...

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Veterans

Helicopter to be raised on pedestal

After multiple instances of vandalism to the helicopter in Veteran’s Park, the city council has agreed the helicopter will be raised on some type of pedestal.

American Legion installs new officers

American Legion Post 64 held a ceremony July 1 to welcome new officers.

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Agriculture
Ninety percent of Florida’s agricultural operations are small farms with gross sales under $250,000...
In 4-H, youth ages 5 and up have the opportunity to participate in both small and large animal projects.
As we celebrate National Blueberry Month in July, a University of Florida dietitian says the fruit could be called “power berries.”

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Health

Alzheimer's Association to hold discussion about legal issues concerning dementia

Learn about legal issues and planning surrounding dementia and caregiving with Jason Penrod, Esq.

Volunteers sought for Okeechobee Blood Roundup

Are you ready for it? FALL is almost upon us. The fall equinox and first day of autumn arrives on Sunday, Sept. 22 at 08:44 a.m.

Brain Bus rolls into the Back to School Expo

The Alzheimer Association’s in-person Brain Bus will be at the Back to School Expo on Saturday, July 27...

American Heart Association encourages people to get active with help from their pets

Here are four ways pets can positively impact the health of their humans:

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Business
The BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust (BBB Institute), the educational foundation of the...
 The new Slim Chickens restaurant will open July 17 at 3238 U.S. Highway 441.
For the fifth consecutive year, Great Place to Work Institute and its senior care partne...

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Traffic & Road Work

AAA’s safety tips for driving in summer storms

As summertime downpours seemingly become a daily occurrence...

Okeechobee County Road Watch for week of July 28 - Aug. 1

Road Watch report for Okeechobee County for the week beginning Sunday, July 28.

Hendry County Road Watch Report for week of July 28 - Aug. 1

The following column is the Road Watch report for Hendry County for the week beginning Sunday, July 28...

Glades County Road Watch Report for week of July 28 - Aug. 1

No lane closures scheduled for the week of July 28 - Aug. 1.

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State

Netanyahu meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago, offering measured optimism on a Gaza cease-fire

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu worked to mend ties with Donald Trump on Friday and offered measured optimism about progress toward a cease-fire deal for Gaza. Netanyahu was nearing the …

Judge takes final step to overturn Florida's 'Stop WOKE Act'

A judge is overturning a Florida law pushed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis that attempted to limit diversity and race-based discussions in private workplaces. U.S. District Judge Mark Walker on …

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National & World

Typhoon Gaemi weakens to a tropical storm as it moves inland carrying rain toward central China

What was Typhoon Gaemi has weakened to a severe tropical storm and is moving inland toward central China on after making landfall Thursday night on the east coast. The storm felled trees, flooded …

Singing, ceremonies and straw hats: Olympics opening ceremony in Tahiti centers Polynesian culture

PAPARA, Tahiti (AP) — Tahitian dancers in palm-leaf skirts mingled with Olympic surfers, locals and tourists as the opening ceremony for the Summer Games commenced in French Polynesia on Friday …

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