Community

Student ACES raise over $70,000 at Annual Golf Tournament Presented by D3 Energy

On May 29, 2025, Student ACES hosted its highly anticipated Annual Golf Tournament...

Glades County School District expands summer meal options for families

This summer, families living in Glades County will have greater access to free, nutritious meals for children...

Healthy Start seeking volunteers to decorate for the Father-Daughter Dance

We’re getting everything ready for our upcoming Father-Daughter Dance this Saturday, June 14
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Lake levels
11.13 feet
Last year: 13.39 feet
Depth given in feet above sea level.
Human Interest
A trash can may seem like a strange thing to steal, but it is happening more and more often lately.
Congratulations to Christina Smiley, a graduate student in Musicology, on receiving the prestigious Howard Mayer Brown Fellowship from the American Musicological Society 25-26.
The City of Okeechobee Honors the Legacy of Former Public Works Maintenance Foreman Palmer Cleveland Lamb. It is with deep respect and heartfelt sorrow the City announces the passing …
Schools
Indian River State College (IRSC) will receive $1.3 million through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund to expand...
Brilyn Capling was named to The University of Alabama Dean's List for Spring Semester 2025.
The 2025–2026 Starlight Series features immersive shows and presentations about astronomy and space.
Wildlife & Environment
The District is the steward of more than 1 million acres of public lands throughout our 16-county region.
Join the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for upcoming public meetings in the next few weeks.
Government
This year’s review of Florida’s $115.1 billion budget for FY2025-26 identifies 242 items totaling...
Okeechobee County is pleased to announce the implementation of a new permitting system...
CLEWISTON – Hendry County Commissioners hope to resolve ongoing problems with cemetery maintenance.
Police/Fire
It seems like scams involving government agencies are becoming more and more common.        
The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges by the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office...
Opinion
Main Street embodies more than nostalgia; it represents a dynamic system of commerce, identity, and...
As America celebrates its Independence Day, beyond parades and commemorations for current and former U.S. Military service men and women...
Every day, medical discoveries are made in American labs. But turning those discoveries into accessible diagnostics...
Hurricane News
Activate Hope: Displaced survivors can apply for State Non-Congregate Sheltering by visiting the Activate Hope website at hopeflorida.com...
The Lake Okeechobee News asked readers to share their hurricane season advice for newcomers.
Veterans
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE

Virtual Career Fair for Veterans to be held June 17

Over 60 companies are primed to hire at the upcoming Eastern Region Virtual Career Fair for Veterans organized by DAV & RecruitMilitary.

Okeechobee and Glades County veterans experience Honor Flight

Veterans from Okeechobee and Glades Counties were treated to the flight of a lifetime last week ...
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Agriculture
As part of U.S. Sugar’s commitment to sustainably producing sugar for American consumers...
Before 2015, no one had grown hops successfully in Florida. Over the past decade...
In the summer of 2000, a young undergraduate named Luke Flory was knee-deep in invasive plant species at a nature preserve...
Health

Living Strong: How men may maintain bone health and prevent falls

As we grow older, we begin losing bone density and mass, which may make us more susceptible...

Healthy Start announces relaunch of Motherhood Unfiltered support groups

The Motherhood Unfiltered group will meet every second Tuesday of the month...

Alzheimer’s Association to hold virtual Caregiver Support Group

The Alzheimer’s Association to hold virtual Caregiver Support Group on the fourth Thursday of every month...

Pick a day to donate blood on the Blood Bus

For the sake of those in need of a blood transfusion, we ask you to pick a day and hop on the Blood Bus...
Business
Florida gas prices increased 10 cents last week and then declined 3 cents through the weekend. On Sunday, June 8, ...
Florida Hometown Title is proudly celebrating its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of deeds—a milestone that reflects...
Yes Okeechobee. Culver’s is still coming… eventually.
Traffic & Road Work

Okeechobee County Road Watch Report for week of June 15-21

The following column is the Road Watch report for Okeechobee County for the week beginning Sunday, June 15...

Hendry County Road Watch Report for week of June 15-21

The following column is the Road Watch report for Hendry County for the week beginning Sunday, June 15...

Glades County Road Watch Report for week of June 15-21

The following column is the Road Watch report for Glades County for the week beginning Sunday, June 15...

Okeechobee Road Watch Report for week beginning June 8

Road Watch report for Okeechobee County for the week of Sunday, June 8. Motorists are reminded...
State

Florida can't enforce a new immigration law while court challenge continues, judges rule

Authorities can’t enforce a new Florida law making it a misdemeanor for people in the U.S. illegally to enter the state while the law is being challenged in court. That's according to two new …

Florida lawmakers pass charter school expansion on last day of session

On the 105th day of what was supposed to be a 60-day legislative session, Florida lawmakers passed a bill to allow charter schools to “co-locate” inside traditional public schools. It’s the …
National & World

Israel unleashes intense airstrikes in Tehran in conflict that has killed hundreds

Intense Israeli airstrikes are targeting Iran’s capital in a conflict that a human rights group said had killed at least 585 people across Iran and wounded 1,326 others. The Washington-based group …

The Latest: Israel strikes Tehran for a sixth day as Iranian casualties rise

Explosions were heard in Tehran early Wednesday as intense Israeli airstrikes again targeted Iran’s capital in a conflict that a human rights group said had killed at least 585 people across Iran …
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