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Flood water is receding, but more rain is expected
City Hall to celebrate 100th anniversary
Lake level rising thanks to heavy rainfall

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Government

Tax Collector Gannon announces property tax bills are in the mail

Constitutional Tax Collector Anne M. Gannon announced on Oct. 30, the start of the 2026 Property Tax season ...

Management of United Way Hub in LaBelle to change

The United Way of Lee, Hendry & Glades Counties (United Way) has submitted their notice of non-renewal...

New mobile home and RV park could be in LaBelle’s future

At the regular meeting of the Board of Hendry County Commissioners on Tuesday, Oct. 27, a request was submitted...

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Lake Okeechobee
Taylor Creek Lock closed to boat traffic
Four boat locks on Lake O North Shore to reopen Oct. 28
FWC to conduct aquatic plant management on Lake Okeechobee

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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...
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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.
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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, 82 °F
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. … Get the full forecast
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Lake levels
13.39 feet
Last year: 13.96 feet
Depth given in feet above sea level.
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Human Interest
Darlene Bass is a fighter and describes herself as an overachiever. Unfortunately, her body is overachieving in the wrong direction.
On Oct. 24, during the Am Vets Flag Burning Ceremony, the Mayor received two very special gifts from two young girls — their very own coloring pictures!
April Martin has been a part of the Okeechobee community for more than 23 years.

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Schools
Anyone with access to social media has probably run across the phrase “Bring bullying back” in the many comment...
Central Elementary School students had a blast showing their school spirit at the Quarter One Awards Rally
On Tuesday, Oct. 27, students at Seminole Elementary School wore red to celebrate Red Ribbon...

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Wildlife & Environment
  The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking public input on two separate draft Species Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines (Guidelines) for the limpkin ( …
It’s the time of year when we celebrate bats! These unique flying mammals are not only interesting ...

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Community
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Halloween Extravaganza draws thousands to Agri-Civic Center

Thousands of costumed revelers gathered at the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center on Oct. 31 for the annual Halloween Extravaganza, presented by the DeBerard Family Foundation and United Way …
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Trick or Treat on Park Street is a hit!

OKEECHOBEE -- Hundreds of families turned out for Trick or Treat on Park Street on Friday, Oct. 30, sponsored by Okeechobee Main Street and local merchants.  In addition to collecting candy at …
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Collaboratory opens applications for Community Impact Rural Micro Grant

Collaboratory is accepting applications until Nov. 12 for its Community Impact Rural Micro Grant program, which will award up to eight grants of $5,000 ...

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Police/Fire
The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges by the...
The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges…

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Opinion
In 1970, a middle-aged American man’s first sign of heart disease was, all too often, his last.
“Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned thirty-one years in Jerusalem.
What is important to you? I’m often teased about the labeled boxes I have around the house.
We want to thank our oldest living member Sister Tommie Lee Fisher for her record keeping and outstanding memory.
Western Palm Beach County has been home to my family for more than 100 years.

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Veterans

Buxton Funeral Home is the place to bring your worn out flags

Matt Buxton from Buxton Funeral Home and Crematory has been disposing of worn-out flags for the community for many years.

Benefit planned to help the family of a local veteran

The family of an Okeechobee veteran needs help from the community. The benefit has been moved from Veterans Park to Speckled Perch Park (Park #2).

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Agriculture
University of Florida researchers have secured $200,000 in federal funding to combat the invasive pasture mealybug, an emerging threat ...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $65 million in 34 Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) projects ...
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced an investment of over $325 million in 42 projects to help farmers ...

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Health

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, …

DOH-St. Lucie issues water quality health advisory

The Florida Department of Health in St. Lucie County (DOH-St. Lucie) has issued a water quality advisory for the following locations: ....

Health Care District and Tampa General Hospital expanding access to cancer care

On Oct. 22, the Health Care District of Palm Beach County and Tampa General Hospital (TGH) hosted a Community Town Hall ...

The GLP-1 conversation is missing muscle and bone

For millions of Americans, GLP-1 medications have become an important tool for managing diabetes...

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Business
What is the Florida Cottage Food Law and how can I become an entrepreneur? Do I need to register my business name or pay taxes ...
On Oct. 28, Lykes Bros. Inc. announced that President, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member Johnnie P. James Jr. will retire ...
Dollar General is excited to announce its store at 3601 US Highway 441 S in Okeechobee is now open to provide ...

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Traffic & Road Work

SR 78 AND SR 29 in Glades County closed due to flooding

 Due to severe flooding from heavy rainfall in the region, State Road 78 and State Road 29 are closed in both directions until further notice.

Hendry County Road Watch Report for week Nov. 1-17

S.R. 29 (Bridge Street) LaBelle Drawbridge over the Caloosahatchee River: The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) continues to monitor the LaBelle Drawbridge ...

Glades County Road Watch Report for week Nov. 1-7

U.S. 27 (SR 25), Railroad Crossing East of Palmdale Sand Mine and Northwest of Moore Haven: ...

Okeechobee County Road Watch Report for week Nov. 1-17

U.S. 98 at 19712 Highway 98 North in Okeechobee County: Permit project: Crews will construct side-drain and driveway-apron improvements...

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National & World

Nurses fight conspiracy theories along with coronavirus

Los Angeles emergency room nurse Sandra Younan spent the last year juggling long hours as she watched many patients struggle with the coronavirus and some die. Then there were the patients who …

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