4+ hour, 56+ min ago  (136+ words) United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades is hosting an appreciation breakfast for its dedicated volunteers. Steve Pontius, United Way board member, will be the emcee. The event will highlight how volunteering is fulfilling, unites communities and is vital to…...

5+ hour, 58+ min ago  (380+ words) Pregnancy and the months after birth can be exciting, but raise a lot of questions. For many Florida families, especially those doing so for the first time, navigating care and finding support doesn't always feel simple. "One in four women…...

7+ hour, 1+ min ago  (118+ words) TALLAHASSEE -- On April 28, Secretary of State Cord Byrd announced that Okeechobee Main Street has been designated the April 2026 Florida Main Street Program of the Month. Okeechobee's economy continues to be supported by agriculture, fishing, and tourism. Main Street is still…...

11+ hour, 9+ min ago  (222+ words) Lake Okeechobee News m RNA research offers hope for children fighting cancer -- let's not let them down The reason for HHS's pivot wasn't bad science -- it was bad optics. Join our family of readers for as little as $10 per month…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (552+ words) Lake Okeechobee News Should I collect Social Security now or wait two years until age 70? AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor answers questions about Social Security. Join our family of readers for as little as $10 per month and support…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (180+ words) Classic Albums Live will recreate Led Zeppelin: II by Led Zeppelin at Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino on Saturday, Sept. 5 at 8 p. m. Tickets available via Ticketmaster. Additional fees may apply. Led Zeppelin: II was recorded in 1969, just months after Zep I,…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (289+ words) OKEECHOBEE " During the April 21 Okeechobee City Council meeting, HCA Raulerson Hospital's new Chief Executive Officer, Alex Masmela was introduced and told the council members a little bit about himself. Originally from New York, Masmela has been a Florida resident for…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (187+ words) Lake Okeechobee News FHSAA announces 2026 Florida Dairy Farmers Academic All-State Team Join our family of readers for as little as $10 per month and support local, unbiased journalism. To Our Valued Readers " Our commitment to balanced, fair reporting and local coverage…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (138+ words) OKEECHOBEE " On May 14 at 10 a. m. , Habitat for Humanity St. Lucie & Okeechobee, Inc. (HFHSLO) will celebrate its first groundbreaking ceremony in Okeechobee County since expanding its service area to include the county. The ceremony will be held at 503 NE 15th Avenue, thanks to…...

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