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Quinn Rucks started his own business at the age of 17.
Teen starts own business, has future planned
An Okeechobee teen is not waiting until he graduates to begin earning a living. more
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LaBelle Community Woman's Club hosting human trafficking awareness/prevention presentation by HCSO.
LaBelle Woman's Club to host human trafficking awareness presentation
 GFWC LaBelle Community Woman’s Club will host a ... more
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Special Athletes of Okeechobee and Special Olympics Florida had their Christmas party December 15th. Over 40 Special Needs kids and adults received gifts and ate a variety of food and desserts. Santa made an appearance and made sure to speak with everyone. Special Thanks to Kahootz, Eli's Western Wear, Gator Feed, Coke Florida, Micco Catering and all the people who donated food, time and gifts to make this night so special.
Special athletes enjoy Christmas with Santa
Special Athletes of Okeechobee and  Special Olympics Florida had their Christmas party December 15th. more
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Scratchy spent three weeks on the run.
Missing cat home thanks to Good Samaritan
After he missed Thanksgiving with his family, Scratchy’s owner was ecstatic when he returned in plenty of time for Christmas. more
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Donna and Larry Dean are determined to get the rehab open as soon as possible.
Lighthouse Refuge cannot open until they have a minimum monthly income
Despite her hopes and wishes, Donna Dean was not able to open Lighthouse Refuge in 2023. more
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Third grade teacher Ms. Monica (left) and fifth grade teacher Ms. Emily stand behind Miss Bob as she prepares to begin her first day as a teacher.
Student plots to take over the school
It was a normal Wednesday when 8-year-old Claire came up with her plan to take over her school — one class at a time. more
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Tree-lighting ceremony has fantastic turnout
Okeechobee residents turned out in great number for the annual tree-lighting ceremony in City Hall Park. more
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Bridgette McElwee Waldau of Okeechobee Main Street visited Salt Lake City, Utah at the Alpine Art Center where she witnessed all aspect of the Cattle Drive Sculpture process and even got to help place the patina on the Brahma Bull. She is pictured with artist J. Michael Wilson.
Waldau resigns from Main Street Arts & Culture Alliance
Okeechobee Main Street Arts & Culture Alliance (ACA) experienced a great loss with the departure of Bridgette Waldau this week. more
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Clewiston continues discussion on homelessness
The subject of homelessness in Clewiston came up again during the Clewiston ... more
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Honored during the 2023 Hometown Heroes luncheon were veterans (L to R) Cliff Gill, Daniel F. Fennell Jr., Walter Montz, JC Bass and Johnny McCullers (not pictured.) Also pictured is the guest speaker retired Marine Corps Lt. General Frank Libutti.
Hometown Heroes event honors those who serve
We have many heroes in Okeechobee, and for the fifth year in a row... more
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Trenton Prescott enjoys painting with spray paint.
Teen takes spray painting to a whole new level
Artists come in all shapes, sizes and even ages. more
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Jake Montgomery is managing partner of Consumer Cars.
Consumer Cars managing partner has appropriate collection
People collect many different things ranging from coins to stamps to cookie jars. J more
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Do you know what to do if a service animal enters your establishment?
With all the support animals turning up in public places in recent years, restaurant owners find themselves with a dilemma. more
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Master Chris LaSala is world champion martial artist.
Christ-centered martial arts school opens in Okeechobee
A new martial arts dojo opened recently in Okeechobee, and this one is a ministry. more
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Despite tremendous pain, Ella still manages to smile.
Injured 9-year-old is still smiling
Nine-year-old Ella Vinson was seriously injured in a car accident on Sept. 1. more
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September is "Hunger Action Month"
Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida Grants Manager Jeannette Papineau thanked the Hendry County ... more
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Winning Lotto ticket sold in Okeechobee
The Florida Lottery has announced that a lottery ticket worth $3.75 million was sold at the Town Star gas station on SR 70 West in Okeechobee. more
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Alexandra Davis poses in front of one of her favorite subjects while holding one of her finished paintings of another favorite.
Local artist is completely self-taught
Alexandra Davis began drawing when she was a child. more
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Callie Phillips spent the last two summers on medical mission trips to Africa. She plans to go back as a medical missionary after she finishes college.
Okeechobee teen spends summer in Africa
An Okeechobee teen spent her summer in Africa this year, helping with vision and general health care concerns. more
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Okeechobee teens attend 4-H University
Each summer, Florida teens flock to the University of Florida to participate in 4-H University. more
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