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Voices for Children is Calling all Heroes!

Join us at Clover Park on April 18th for an action-packed night with Voices for Children of Okeechobee...

New K9s United specialty license plate now available

K9s United, a national nonprofit dedicated to advocating for and supporting law enforcement canines...

Offices to close for Good Friday

The offices at City Hall, Public Works, and the administrative offices of the Police Department will be closed...
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Thunderstorm in Vicinity, 68 °F
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Lake levels
12.80 feet
Last year: 15.47 feet
Depth given in feet above sea level.
Human Interest
Okeechobee resident Mary Kennedy has made it her mission in life to bring benches back to the local Walmart.
Honoring Jessica Lea – Community Leadership Award Recipient
An off-duty ER nurse credits God with saving a toddler from choking Sunday morning...
Schools
Business leaders, educators, and community members are invited to learn about the College’s latest initiatives...
Join the IRSC School of Nursing for an informative evening showcasing our comprehensive nursing programs...
LaBelle Elementary’s Dolphin Cafe host second graders Par-Tea in March.
Wildlife & Environment
The District works year-round to advance and accelerate key projects that are improving water quality...
As the weather gets warmer across the state and alligator mating season approaches...
Government
Join the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for upcoming public meetings in the next three weeks.
Since March 2024, approximately one year prior to the installation of Waste Management’s new automated collection process …
Beginning April 11, Canadians visiting Florida will have to comply with immigration rules being enforced by the Trump administration.  
Police/Fire
Earlier this month, Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Deputy Briana Gutty was dispatched to the Town Star gas station on State Road 710 regarding a hit and run.
Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Deputy Victor Cabrera was dispatched to The Home Depot last weekend...
Opinion
I have virtual physical therapy to thank for the miraculous recovery. And my story isn't unique.
What can you say and do about a world gone mad?
A coalition of health advocacy organizations advocating for Medicaid expansion in the South...
Hurricane News
The SBA’s disaster loans offer immediate financial relief, allowing individuals and businesses...
Thanks to a $1.5 million federal grant, LaBelle Middle School will be a more comfortable hurricane shelter in the future.
Veterans

Welcome home Honor Flight veterans 

Saturday, April 12th, Southeast Florida Honor Flight volunteers will be escorting a full load of veterans...

MCHF spotlights Florida during Nationwide Marines Across America Program

On March 21, The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation (MCHF) celebrates the Marines of Florida...
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Agriculture
Aspiring vanilla growers and seasoned agriculturalists in Florida, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands are invited...
Farmers in the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) have a powerful new ally in the fight against crop diseases.
Do you have a green thumb? Maybe you’re interested in growing something that will blossom in your yard.
Health

Latest stats show adults, kids aren’t getting enough physical activity for heart health

Less than half of adults and less than one-in-five children in the U.S. get the recommended amount...

Register for Alzheimer Association's virtual Managing Money - A Caregiver’s Guide to Finances

The Brain Bus raises awareness of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and addresses the benefits of early detection

Spring break travel: 5 ways to protect your health and reduce stress

Spring break is just around the corner for many Floridians offering a chance to relax, explore, and spend more time with family. So, how do you make sure your vacation stays memorable for the right …

Advocates travel to Tallahasse to urge lawmakers to act on cancer related priorities

Advocates called for $3 million in recurring state funding for the Mary Brogan Breast & Cervical Cancer...
Business
Sunday's state average was $2.97 per gallon. That's 2 cents less than the 2024 low and the lowest daily average price since December 2023. 
Trailways Camp has provided overnight camping experiences for adults with special needs and respite for their caregivers...
Lakefront Estates will feature 1,000 homes …
Traffic & Road Work

Okeechobee County Road Watch Report for week of March 23-29

Crews will begin the installation of pedestrian/bicycle detection systems, conduits and electrical components, and connections to the bridge tender building.

Hendry County Road Watch Report for week of March 23-29

SR 29 (Bridge Street) Caloosahatchee River Bridge (Labelle) Installation of detection technology...

Glades County Road Watch Report for week of March 23-29

US 27 (SR 25) at SR 78 Intersection: (Construction project) Crews will be reconstructing the intersection...

AAA: Florida’s average gas price is 3 cents more than last week

Florida gas prices averaged $3.10 per gallon on Monday, March 17.
State

DOGE cuts are testing some conservative voters' faith in special election for Matt Gaetz's old seat

As the Trump administration forges ahead with its dramatic reshaping of the federal government, voters in a northwest Florida district will be among the first to put the president’s agenda to an …

How a touristy Florida beach town dubbed 'the nation's oldest city' became a top US remote work hub

Thousands of white-collar, remote workers have moved to the St. Augustine, Florida, area in the 2020s. It has transformed the beach town that calls itself “the nation's oldest city” into one of …
National & World

Israel releases Oscar-winning Palestinian director after he was attacked by West Bank settlers

An Oscar-winning Palestinian director and two others have been released by Israel, a day after he was badly beaten by Jewish settlers and detained by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank. …

Gaza's child amputees struggle with recovery, especially after Israel's cutoff of aid

The U.N. says Israel's 17-month-old military campaign in Gaza has created “largest cohort of child amputees in modern history.” Some 4,000 children are estimated to have suffered amputations …
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