Man accused of making bomb threat to senior center

Okeechobee Schools celebrate Veterans Day

Veterans' Day gathering in the park tonight

Deputies affected by flooding helped by Florida Deputy Sheriff's Assoc.

Okeechobee honors veterans

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Government

Hendry County awarded two projects for FDOT

At the regular meeting of the Hendry County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, Nov. 10, Public Works...

Two Peas Café to rent space at LaBelle Airport

The Hendry County Board of Commissioners authorized staff to prepare a lease agreement with Two Peas Café...

Soto wins election in Okeechobee’s new redrawn district

U.S. Rep. Darren Soto has won in Florida's newly redrawn 9th Congressional District, narrowly defeating Republican Dan Green in a seat Republicans reshaped this spring to unseat him

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Lake Okeechobee

Rapidly rising lake level could destroy SAV

Lake O no longer among the 'top 10' dirtiest lakes in America

Lake Okeechobee level above 14 feet and rising

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HURRICANE NEWS

Hurricane expected to make landfall in Florida Panhandle

While rain is expected this week, it's not from Hurricane Isaias, according to information shared at the Oct. 8...

Newspaper accounts chronicle 1926 hurricane that wiped out Moore Haven

On Sept. 18, 1926, a hurricane devastated what had been the thriving and growing town of Moore Haven.

A record-breaking hurricane season? Reasons to stay prepared with FPL

With the Atlantic on track to potentially set a new record for the latest first hurricane of the season ...

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Current conditions

Observed from: Okeechobee County Airport

Fair, 70 °F

A 20 percent chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Get the full forecast

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Lake levels

14.41 feet

Last year: 13.91 feet

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Sports

Okeechobee County families face a $1,364 trip to see the Dolphins

For families in Okeechobee County, Fla., a Miami Dolphins game is a major expense, according to a new county...

Hookin’ Specks Tournament planned

The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office and the Glades County Sheriff’s Office will host a First Responders Hookin’ Specks fishing tournament on Feb. 26, 2027.

Brahman soccer team back after playoff run last year

Last season the Okeechobee High School Brahman boys varsity soccer team put together one of its best years, finishing 16-4-3 and winning a district tournament game

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Human Interest

Donations needed for flood victims

Okeechobee County has partnered with Our Village Okeechobee to receive and distribute donations to residents affected by the recent flooding.

USPS Operation Santa adoption registration is officially open!

You are invited to celebrate Kissimmee Prairie State Park's anniversary

Kissimmee Prairie State Park will soon celebrate its 10th anniversary as an International Dark Sky State Park.

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Schools

WES teacher thanks IT crew

On Friday, Nov. 6, Mrs. Massey of Westside Elementary gave a shout out to the student IT crew...

CES students honor Veterans

Students at Central Elementary School honored veterans on Wednesday, Nov. 11, by wearing red, white and...

Okeechobee County school bus involved in accident

Earlier this morning, a District school bus was involved in a collision with another vehicle...

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Wildlife & Environment

EAA Reservoir work is ahead of schedule

Construction of the foundation and cutoff wall for the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir, a major project....

Postponed: Community meeting for the Lower Kissimmee Basin Stormwater Treatment and Recreation Area Project

The South Florida Water Management District is postponing the public meeting on the Lower Kissimmee Basin...

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Community

United Way announces Hannah Pelle as new CEO and president

United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades has named Hannah Pelle its permanent CEO and president following...

The Florida Breast Cancer Foundation (FBCF), whose “End Breast Cancer” specialty license plate helps fund critical breast cancer research and education throughout the Sunshine State. [Photo courtesy Florida Breast Cancer Foundation]

How Florida’s specialty license plates help fund breast cancer research and education

For Florida drivers, choosing a specialty license plate is about more than personalizing their vehicle.

LHSMV and FHP Ask motorists not to ‘Wing It’ and Arrive Alive this holiday season

Thanksgiving is a cherished tradition that brings families and friends together around the table.

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Police/Fire

Scammer threatens to report man for interacting with minor

An Okeechobee man said he was scammed by someone on TikTok threatening to turn him in for interacting with a child.

Juveniles accused of leaving fire on neighbor's doorstep

A woman found an unwelcome gift on her doorstep recently and called 911.

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Opinion

I got an overpayment from Social Security – what should I do?

AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor answers questions about Social Security.

We can - and must - make sports more inclusive for Americans with disabilities

The US Open -- America's premier tennis tournament -- crowned a new generation of champions...

Service members in crisis need more than a ‘thank you’

Administration should stop conflicts that harm our troops as much as our perceived enemies.

What parents should know about vaccines this school year

Every school year brings the same routine: New shoes and backpacks. Shopping for new supplies. Nerves the night before the first day of school.

The Weekly Clothesline: You can always count on God

I don’t like absolutes. Words like, always or never come back and haunt me every time I use them...

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Adopt A Pet

Caloosa Humane Society presents Pets of the Week

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This week’s Pets of the Week are beautiful fur babies in need of loving families! You can come meet these babies ...

Caloosa Humane Society presents Pets of the Week

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This week’s Pets of the Week are beautiful fur babies in need of loving families! You can come meet these babies ...

Caloosa Humane Society presents Pets of the Week

Thursday, October 1

This week’s Pets of the Week are beautiful fur babies in need of loving families! You can come meet these babies at the Caloosa Humane Society, ...

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This week’s Pets of the Week are beautiful fur babies in need of loving families! You can come meet these babies ...

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Veterans

Red Cross Hero Care App connects military families when every minute matters

This Veterans Day, the American Red Cross is highlighting a little-known resource that helps active-duty...

Vietnam Traveling Wall will visit Okeechobee in March

The Vietnam Traveling Wall is coming to Okeechobee sooner than originally planned, March 12–14, 2027.

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Agriculture

Hay and feed distributed at Agri-Civic Center

The Florida Cattlemen’s Association and Florida Cattlemen’s Foundation distributed emergency relief supplies of hay and cattle on feed at the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center, using the …

Ranchers rescue cattle from flood waters

Heavy rainfall from a ‘one-in-200-years’ storm left South Central Florida pastures flooded, cattle swimming in search of higher ground and ranchers scrambling to save their herds and help each …

Florida Farm Bureau opens Disaster Relief Fund for farmers and ranchers affected by flooding

As flooding continues to impact farm families across Florida's east coast, Treasure Coast...

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Health

Gastro opens monthly free consultation appointments for patients facing financial hardship in Okeechobee

Gastro in Florida, the practice of board-certified gastroenterologist Vikram Tarugu, MD...

10 things you should know about mold

Potential health effects and symptoms associated with mold exposures include allergic...

Flooding can lead to mold problems in your home

Flood water can make the air in your home unhealthy. Mold can grow on wood, drywall, carpet and furniture if they remain wet for more than 24 hours.

Flood waters may bring hidden health hazards

OKEECHOBEE – Okeechobee County was under flood watch most of Sunday as some parts of the county received more than 8 inches of rainfall in less than 24 hours. As the flood waters recede, …

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Business

New shop Runevia offers mushroom based organic products

There has been quite a bit of buzz in recent years surrounding mushroom based coffees...

The Florida Bar seeks a public member to serve on its governing board

Continuing its practice of public involvement, The Florida Bar seeks a new nonlawyer to serve on its governing board.

IRS releases tax inflation adjustments for tax year 2027

The Internal Revenue Service today announced the tax year 2027 annual inflation adjustments...

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Traffic & Road Work

Hendry County Road Watch Report

The following column is the Road Watch report for Hendry County for the week beginning Sunday, Nov 8.

Glades County Road Watch Report for week beginning Nov. 8

The following column is the Road Watch report for Glades County for the week beginning Sunday, Nov 8.

Okeechobee County Road Watch Report for week beginning Nov. 8

The following column is the Road Watch report for Okeechobee County for the week beginning Sunday, Nov 8.

Portion of SR 78 closed while water pumped over roadway

OKEECHOBEE – The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office closed SR 78 from U.S. 441 S to S.W. 16 th Avenue at 5 p.m. on Nov. 2.

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National & World

Hendry County awarded two projects for FDOT

Two Peas Café to rent space at LaBelle Airport

Soto wins election in Okeechobee’s new redrawn district

Hurricane expected to make landfall in Florida Panhandle

Newspaper accounts chronicle 1926 hurricane that wiped out Moore Haven

A record-breaking hurricane season? Reasons to stay prepared with FPL

The latest edition of Lake Okeechobee News

November 2026 LORE

Okeechobee County families face a $1,364 trip to see the Dolphins

Hookin’ Specks Tournament planned

Brahman soccer team back after playoff run last year

United Way announces Hannah Pelle as new CEO and president

How Florida’s specialty license plates help fund breast cancer research and education

LHSMV and FHP Ask motorists not to ‘Wing It’ and Arrive Alive this holiday season

Caloosa Humane Society presents Pets of the Week

Caloosa Humane Society presents Pets of the Week

Caloosa Humane Society presents Pets of the Week

Caloosa Humane Society presents Pets of the Week

Red Cross Hero Care App connects military families when every minute matters

Vietnam Traveling Wall will visit Okeechobee in March

Gastro opens monthly free consultation appointments for patients facing financial hardship in Okeechobee

10 things you should know about mold

Flooding can lead to mold problems in your home

Flood waters may bring hidden health hazards

Hendry County Road Watch Report

Glades County Road Watch Report for week beginning Nov. 8

Okeechobee County Road Watch Report for week beginning Nov. 8

Portion of SR 78 closed while water pumped over roadway

Nurses fight conspiracy theories along with coronavirus

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