Okeechobee News and Announcements

The reports of Swine Flu in Florida (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging common-sense in handling the...

From the spooky grin on a Halloween jack-o-lantern to the smiles from a
Thanksgiving volunteer stint, we know you have some great pictures to
share.  And folks in...

Since this site is all about Okeechobee, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to...

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Florida corn maze and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have...

If your nonprofit group in Okeechobee is looking to let the community know out about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works:...

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Florida’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

­­With recent Fed action, interest rates on 30 year fixed rate mortgages have fallen across the country to 5% and, for the best credits, even lower.
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They're called 'shovel-ready,' those stimulus projects that have been surveyed, planned for, approved and are ready to go in cities all around America. They've been on hold due...