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2025 Clewiston Sugar Festival Honoree Libby Williams with her husband Danny Williams. [Courtesy photo]
Libby Williams is 2025 Clewiston Sugar Festival Honoree
Joined by friends, family members, and neighbors, one of Clewiston’s most dedicated community volunteers, Libby Williams... more
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AAA activates 'Tow to Go' for St. Patrick’s Day
AAA is activating ‘Tow to Go’ in select states for the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day weekend, in hopes that partygoers do not press their luck by driving impaired. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Children enjoyed the Okeechobee County Fair Midway rides. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Okeechobee County Fair is open March 11-16
OKEECHOBEE -- The Okeechobee County Fair opened March 11 and runs through March 16 at the Okeechobee County Agri-Civic Center, 4601 State Road 710. more
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YMCA to hold summer camp in Harlem Community
At their March 11 meeting, Hendry County Commissioners approved an agreement with YMCA for the 2025 Summer Camp. more
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Touch a Truck and Career Expo help inspire the next generation
The Okeechobee County Economic Devlopment Corporation (OCEDC) was proud to partner with Okeechobee Touch a Truck for the second year. more
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MOORE HAVEN -- World War Ii veteran Leonard Nichols, 100, was "Sheriff for a Day" at the Chalo Nitka Festival on Saturday, March 1. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
100-year-old veteran was sheriff for a day
MOORE HAVEN -- Leonard Nichols, who celebrated his 100th birthday on Feb. 23, was honored in the 2025 Chalo Nitka Parade as Sheriff for A Day. more
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Longhorn cattle are highlight of parade
A cattle drive featuring a small herd of Texas Longhorn cattle was the highlight of the 2025 Speckled Perch Festival Parade ... more
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Okeechobee rodeo draws crowds
The rodeo continues Sunday, March 9 at 2 p.m. Gates open at noon. more
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Photos from the Speckled Perch Festival Parade
OKEECHOBEE -- The Speckled Perch Festival Parade. held March 8 in downtown Okeechobee, featured beauty queens, classic cars and a cattle drive! more
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WM hosts hazardous waste amnesty day
Waste Management will hold a Amnesty Day for Household Hazardous Waste on Saturday, March 15 from 9 a.m. to noon, at 10800 NE 128th Ave, Okeechobee.   Amnesty … more
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Pancake breakfast funds scholarships
Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs of Okeechobee are excited to bring the community a pancake breakfast on Easter morning this year! … more
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Sorority honors legacy of service and scholarship
The remembrance program took place at Greater Friendship Baptist Church, located at 901 Della Tobias Ave. in Clewiston. more
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Coffee with the Chief to be held March 5
This is an opportunity for the community to hear about the happenings at the Police Department and Animal Services... more
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The 2025 Miss Sugar Festival Pageant was held March 1. Braelyn Worth was crowned the 2025 Miss Sugar with: Kailynn Davis first runner up; Daylen Moss, second runner up and Miss Photogenic; Hilary Byers chosen Miss Congeniality; and Riley Sutton voted People’s Choice. [Photo courtesy Clewiston Sugar Festival]
Clewiston Sugar Festival is March 14 & 15
The 2025 Clewiston Sugar Festival will be held Friday, March 14 and Saturday, March 15. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Okeechobee Main Street will host the unveiling of historic signs and a scavenger hunt in Flagler Park on April 2. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Historic signs to be unveiled at scavenger hunt
Join Okeechobee Main Street on Wednesday, April 2, at 5 p.m. in Flagler Park #3 for the unveiling of Historic Signs and a scavenger hunt. more
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Postal inspectors remind consumers to be alert for imposter scams
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is kicking off National Consumer Protection Week, March 2-8,... more
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Photos from the Chalo Nitka Parade
MOORE HAVEN -- The 2025 Chalo Nitka Parade enjoyed beautiful weather on March 1 in downtown Moore Haven. more
Bass Pro Shops & OK Corral headline next weekend's 2025 South Central Florida Boat Show
The countdown is on for the highly anticipated 2025 South Central Florida Boat Show, happening Saturday, March 8 and Sunday, March 9 in Moore Haven. more
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March brings rodeo, fair and festivals
Florida’s festival season is in full swing in March with the Speckled Perch Festival, the Cowtown Rodeo and the Okeechobee County Fair. more
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Quarter Auction to benefit baby Alvin is held March 18
Brianna Perry Quarters for a Cause will be held on Tuesday, March 18 at the American Legion... more
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