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Official releases from Mrs. Universe®, published monthly: the community events calendar, and the Leadership & Community Service Award honoree.

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WPBF 25 News · Jun 9, 2026

Mrs. Universe Kellie Lightbourn visits the Arc of the Treasure Coast in first public appearance

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Kellie Lightbourn, Mrs. Universe® 2026, in a red bow gown on the beach, holding the crown
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About Mrs. Universe®

Mrs. Universe® is a speaking and community outreach organization and the official home of the Mrs. Universe® competition and title, and the owner of the registered Mrs. Universe® trademark. Through keynotes, workshops, community outreach seminars, nonprofit visits, school and youth empowerment talks, and the UNLIMITED empowerment program, it puts the crown to work in communities, while its international competition brings together women of every country, continent and culture. The reigning titleholder, Kellie Lightbourn, Esq., was crowned Mrs. Universe® 2026 in May 2026. The next competition will be held in Miami, Florida, in 2027. Learn more at officialmrsuniverse.com.

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