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Good morning Okeechobee! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See why two Okeechobee JROTC leaders earned Congressional recognition
  • Want one last walk through the old Okeechobee High School halls?
  • See how Okeechobee groups are marking Child Abuse Awareness Month

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 88 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Sun, some clouds, temps: high: 90, low: 68.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 89 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. JROTC instructors receives Certificate of Congressional Recognition (lakeonews.com) — Okeechobee residents can celebrate two hometown heroes as JROTC instructors Sgt. Val Gibson and Maj. Donavan Locklear from Okeechobee High School received a Certificate of Congressional Recognition for their U.S. Army service. The honor was issued by Rep. Scott Franklin and presented locally by Mayor Dowling Watford, highlighting the community’s appreciation for their military and mentoring contributions.
   

2. So long and farewell, the 60-year-old Okeechobee High School to come down (wgcu.org) — Okeechobee High School’s 60-year-old building will be demolished after this school year, and residents are invited to say goodbye before it’s gone. Community farewell tours on April 18 and April 21 let former students and neighbors walk the halls one last time while a new, modern high school is finished on the same campus this summer.
   

3. Child abuse awareness is recognized by local organizations (lakeonews.com) — Local organizations in Okeechobee are marking Child Abuse Awareness Month by lining their building fronts with blue pinwheels to spotlight prevention and family support. The piece highlights the national campaign’s focus on community-based services and shares key data on how many children receive prevention and post-response help, encouraging residents to recognize agencies working year-round to keep kids safe.
   

4. Orlando police: 15 arrested in sting targeting child predators (orlandosentinel.com) — One of the men arrested in a major Orlando undercover sting targeting alleged child predators is listed as being from Okeechobee, tying this regional case directly back to local residents. Orlando police and federal agents posed online as teens and adults to intercept people seeking sex with minors, leading to 15 arrests and ongoing prosecutions in state and federal courts.
   

📸 Around Okeechobee

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Okeechobee

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    Friday April 24
  • Jay Daniels
    Okeechobee County Public Library, 206 SW 16th St, Okeechobee
    4:00 pm

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    Friday April 24
  • Family STEM Activity
    North Elementary School Okeechobee, FL 34972
    8:15 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Photos released: Okeechobee police ask public to ID two people in active investigation | Click on the image to read the full story... (X: WPBF25News)
  • Okeechobee data center fight grows as petition tops 2,200 signatures and protest is planned | Click on the image to read the full story... (X: WPBF25News)
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Okeechobee. Apply here.
  • Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member - Cashier/Sales Associate/Retail in Okeechobee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Okeechobee here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Okeechobee

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