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Mar

Lights at night Firefly Event

Blue Springs    9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Annual Blue Springs Firefly event

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Mar

2023 Sebring 12 Hours of BBQ

11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

presented by Sebring Firemen Inc.

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Mar

Lights at night Firefly Event

Blue Springs    9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Annual Blue Springs Firefly event

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Apr

Fusion Flow

Turn 2 Brewery    6:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Fusion Flow, a Flow Fest Experience

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Apr

Walking tour of the historic Oak Hill Cemetery

Oak hill Cemetery    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Every 1st Saturday through April

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Apr

2023 Sebring 12 Hours of BBQ

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

presented by Sebring Firemen Inc.

Arbuckle Creek

Scenic Paddling through Natural Habitats

Arbuckle Creek

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What Breed is that Puppy?

Everyone loves puppies, but are you able to name what breed each of these cuties are?

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Christmas Trivia

Show off your Christmas knowledge.

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What type of Car fits your personality?

The car you drive says a lot about your personality. Are you driving the right car? Take this quiz and find out.

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Can You Name all of These Countries Flags?

How much do you really know about the different flags across the world? 

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Can You Name all of These Everglades Animals?

How much do you really know about the animals that inhabit our everglades? 

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Do you know this city trivia?

So you think you know Central Florida?? Here are a few questions about the cities.

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Road Closures in Polk County

Mar 3, 2023 5:03PM By: Reposted by Central Florida Cities -

Countywide construction projects continue to impact Polk County traffic. The following Polk County road closures will detour traffic and slow commut...

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Recycling Drop off Sites

Oct 17, 2022 11:57AM By: Reposted by Central Florida Cities -

REMINDER! All three recycling drop-off sites are open!   • The Avon Park site is open from 2-5:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, and f...

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Road Closures Highlands County

Oct 17, 2022 11:47AM By: Reposted by Central Florida Cities -

UPDATE ON CURRENT ROAD CLOSURES We have an update for everyone on the two remaining road closures because of Hurricane Ian.   AVON PARK ...

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Hurricane Ian

Sep 26, 2022 7:20PM By: Reposted by Central Florida Cities -

Check https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ for up to date information on Hurricane Ian. Stay safe.

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Be Cautious - Hail Repair Calls

Apr 6, 2022 1:03PM By: Reposted by Central Florida Cities - Other News

With all the damage caused by the hail storm, this is kind of like the post-Irma days. That means there are a lot of insurance adjusters and contrac...

Cold weather shelter

Jan 28, 2022 6:10PM By: Reposted by Central Florida Cities - Other News

A cold weather shelter will open for residents from 7 p.m. tonight to 8 a.m. Thursday at Bert J. Harris Jr. Agriculture Center, Conference Room 3.

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Central Florida Business Members

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Recipes
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Pork Shoulder Inasal

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000

With tender, shreddy meat and a dark crust made from toasted rice, fried onions, and garlic, this slow-cooked pork shoulder is food fit for a crowd.

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$18.99 USD Buy Now

Classic T-shirt for kids | Brand: Fruit of the Loom | 100% preshrunk cotton, (heather gray is 90% cotton/10% polyester, heather black is 50% cotton/50% polyester)

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Government & Utilities

Okeechobee City Police Department

Emergency: 911

Phone: (863) 763-5521

Okeechobee Fire Department

Emergency: 911

Phone: (863) 763-4423

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