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Morning Okeechobee! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Amtrak riders are being pointed straight at Okeechobee next.
  • Okeechobee student earns spot on SNHU's prestigious Dean's List

Also on today's calendar: Kyle Kraft.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Cloudy, humid; a p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 71.
  • Saturday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 87 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 10 Florida Amtrak Day Trips That Turn Every Minute On The Train Into Fun (takingthekids.com) — Okeechobee gets a spotlight as one of ten Florida Amtrak day-trip stops, with airboat rides, top-tier freshwater fishing, and the Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail all within easy reach of the station. The piece frames Okeechobee as authentic rural Florida, emphasizing big-water views, wildlife encounters, and nearby Kissimmee Prairie Preserve as reasons to hop a train and explore your own backyard.
   

• SNHU names Ashten Mitchem to the Summer 2026 Dean's List (lakeonews.com) — An Okeechobee resident, Ashten Mitchem, has earned a spot on Southern New Hampshire University's Summer 2026 Dean's List, reflecting a strong GPA and full-time course load. The recognition highlights local academic achievement and connects Okeechobee to a national online and campus-based university community.
   

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  • Treasure island, lost small light brown short hair female whippet.
    Lost on se 28th st., her Daddy passed and I took her in 3 weeks ago. I was her Daddy's caregiver, my fence is being fixed, she went looking for me… (Nextdoor Silver Palms RV Resort)
  • Papa John's Pizza posted a job opening for Team Member in Okeechobee. Apply here.
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  • Grace Fellowship gifts Pahokee property for continued Kingdom ministry (flbaptist.org)

Ok Okeechobee! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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