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Evan Neal returning to host second annual football camp
Former Okeechobee Brahman and current New York Giant Evan Neal is returning to his hometown on... more
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#25by2025 campaign to recruit foster homes kicks off with a Story Stroll
Communities Connected for Kids launched a community-wide foster-home recruitment campaign... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Bruce and Maryann Swinford were honored by the Okeechobee County Commissioners at their April 25 meeting. This incredible husband and wife volunteer team go above and beyond to feed the homeless in the Okeechobee community. Their selfless dedication and compassion for over 30 years have made a real difference in the lives of those in need. Left to right are Mary Ann Swinford, Bruce Swinford, County Commission Chairman David Hazellief and Sheriff Noel Stephen. [Photo courtesy Okeechobee County Government]
Okeechobee commissioners honor Swinfords
Bruce and Maryann Swinford were honored by the Okeechobee County Commissioners at their April 25 meeting. more
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National Day of Prayer observance on May 2
The National Day of Prayer observance, sponsored by the Okeechobee Ministerial Association (OMA), will be Thursday, May 2 more
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Larry R. Luckey, Sr. Indian Mound Park pavilion area is used for community events. [Photo courtesy Friends of Glades County Parks].
'Friends' group nurtures Glades County Parks
The non-profit volunteer group Friends of Glades County Parks (FGCP) recently began implementing some of their intended … more
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Help your USPS carrier ‘Stamp Out Hunger®’ on May 11
Saturday, May 11, will mark the 32nd anniversary of one of America’s greatest days of giving... more
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Thursday is National Day of Prayer
The Okeechobee Ministerial Association will host National Day of Prayer Services on Thursday, May 2, at noon ... more
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SAR Chapters join together for Heritage Festival Color Guard
The Okeechobee SAR (Sons of the American Revolution) Chapter presented the colors at the... more
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Pictured left to right are: Kiwanis Past-President Roge Azcona, Kiwanis member Dowling Watford, Cindy Maynard and Robyn Gardner of the Pregnancy Center. [Photo courtesy Kiwanis Club of Okeechobee]
Kiwanis donates $2,200 to Pregnancy Center
The Kiwanis Club of Okeechobee held its annual Baby Shower for the Pregnancy Center... more
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Kiwanis Lt. Gov. Vitunac visits Okeechobee
The Kiwanis Division 16 Lt. Governor Doug Vitunac made an official visit to the Kiwanis Club... more
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Kitten season is here
According to Best Friends, nearly three times the number of felines enter shelters... more
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Rummage sale is April 27
Lighthouse Refuge is a rehabilitation home for homeless and abused women. more
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April Blood Drives planned
The Blood Bus will be accepting blood donations at the following locations in the month of April: more
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Five tips to help safely view the upcoming solar eclipse
A solar eclipse occurs when the moon blocks any part of the sun. On April 8... more
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Beautiful Okeechobee morning sky
Linda Jones was out walking the morning of April 5 when she saw this beautiful sky. more
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Researchers connect childhood microbiome with development of autism, ADHD
A first-of-its-kind study has identified bacteria in the contents of children’s microbiomes that are believed to contribute... more
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Okeechobee 12-year-old meets his favorite Youtuber
Twelve-year-old Chance Shockley was at the right place and right time this February. He ran into a Youtuber, Deer Meat for Dinner, while at a boat ramp with his family. more
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Inaugural pickleball tournament raises over $2,000 to benefit Voices for Children
A different type of March Madness brought some high energy to Okeechobee on a beautiful Spring day. more
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Leah Suarez displays one of the fundraising signs surrounded by boxes of medical equipment and Christmas donations.
Our Village provides services to Okeechobee community
Our Village has been giving Okeechobee County residents “a hand up, not a hand out,” since 2015. more
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DCF and partners kick off Child Abuse Prevention Month
Pinwheels are the national symbol for child abuse prevention and serve as a reminder... more
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