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Clewiston man charged with attempted kidnapping
A Clewiston man was arrested last week after he was accused of attempted kidnapping. more
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Lake continues to rise due to heavy rainfall
Lake Okeechobee was at 14.36 feet above sea level on Sept. 4, with most of the inflow coming directly from the sky into the Big O. more
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The Brahmans raise their helmets after a practice. [Photo by Richard Marion/Lake Okeechobee News]
Football around the lake this week : Aug. 29
Football teams around Lake Okeechobee officially kicked off their new season last week. more
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No water released from Big O as rain drives lake higher
The 2024 hurricane season has been kind to South Florida so far … more
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Clewiston city commissioners work on food truck ordinance
During the August 19 Clewiston City Commission meeting, the commissioners discussed an amendment to the city’s Code of Ordinances adding provisions for mobile food vendors. … more
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Clewiston Police Explorer program to continue
Members of the Clewiston Police Explorer Program visited the August 20 City Commission meeting to express concern about the possible end of their program. more
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Tigers beat Gators in Kickoff Classic
The Clewiston Tigers beat the Glades Day Gators 26-13 during their Kickoff Classic at Schlechter Stadium in Belle Glade on Aug. 16.   more
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What does LOSOM mean for hurricane season?
Lake Okeechobee is rising and LOSOM is in place. What does that mean for the rest of the hurricane season? more
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Turbidity curtains could help lake vegetation grow
Can turbidity curtains help regrow submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) in Lake Okeechobee? more
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FWC to use helicopters to spray invasive plants on Lake O
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will be conducting aquatic plant management on Lake Okeechobee ... more
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Lake O samples meet drinking water standard for algal toxins
Satellite imagery showed algal bloom potential on Lake Okeechobee much reduced in August .... more
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Lake O in good shape for hurricane season
Lake Okeechobee is in good shape should the hurricane season bring more storms ... more
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Hendry School Board approves changes to graduation dates 
The Hendry County School Board approved a change to the graduation dates for LaBelle High School and Clewiston High School.   more
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Hendry County sets millage rate at 6.925 for TRIM notices
Hendry County Board of County Commissioners set the millage rate for TRIM notices during its July 23 meeting. more
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CLEWISTON -- Daniel and Kane Weekly caught 25.38 pounds of bass to win the second qualifying tournament in the Roland Martin Marine Center Series tournament on July 20.
Heat doesn't stop anglers in Roland Martin Marine Center Series
 The second qualifier of the  Roland Martin Marine Center Series 2024 season  presented by  HUK ... more
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City of Clewiston considers adjusting travel trailer ordinance  
The City of Clewiston considered adjusting an ordinance relating to storage of travel trailers on private property at the July 15 commission meeting.   more
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CLEWISTON -- On July 22, Gulf Coast Humane Society came to America's Sweetest Shelter and rescued more than 30 animals, including one dog that had been at the Clewiston shelter for more than a year. They also brought donations to help the shelter. [Photo courtesy Clewiston Animal Services]
Gulf Coast Humane Society helps Clewiston animals find new homes
Gulf Coast Humane Society came to America's Sweetest Shelter on July 22 and rescued more than 30 animals. more
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July 12 algae bloom at Port Mayaca [Photo courtesy FDEP]
Toxin levels in lake algal blooms drop
Algal bloom toxin levels in Lake Okeechobee dropped dramatically the third week of July … more
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On July 12, a water sample at Port Mayaca algal bloom had 70 ppb microcystin toxin. [Photo courtesy FDEP]
Public warned about toxic algae near Port Mayaca
The Florida  Department of Health is cautioning the public  of the presence of  blue-green algae … more
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An algal bloom in the St. Lucie Canal sampled July 2 had no toxins. [Photo courtesy FDEP]
Hot summer brings algal blooms statewide
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) samples algal blooms that are reported in lakes, rivers, canals and other waterways. July 1 and July 2 more
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