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LaBelle approves zoning change for future Wawa
The LaBelle City Commission made a zoning change at their Oct. 8 meeting that opens the door for a proposed Wawa convenience store and gas station. more
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The Clewiston Sugar Festival welcomed an estimated 23,000 attendees this year, marking one of the largest crowds in the event’s history. [Photo courtesy US Sugar]
Hudson Westbrook to headline Sugar Festival
CLEWISTON -- On Oct. 8, the Clewiston Sugar Festival announced that rising country music star Hudson Westbrook will headline 2027 Clewiston Sugar Festival. more
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Chauncy Cobb runs in for a touchdown in the Xbox Bowl. [Photo courtesy Carla Wehmeyer]
Former Clewiston Tiger Cobb leads Arkansas State in receptions
Former Clewiston Tiger Chauncy Cobb leads the Arkansas State Red Wolves with 25 receptions through five games. more
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Lake Okeechobee, Sept. 17, 2026 [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Lake Okeechobee level above 12 feet
Following months of drought, with Lake Okeechobee’s level at or below 11 feet, the lake is starting to rise. The Big O topped 12 feet above sea level on Oct. 3. more
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A screenshot of the Clewiston Chamber of Commerce's candidate forum for the Clewiston City Commission.
Five candidates, three seats: Clewiston City Commission candidates participate in forum
At a candidate forum streamed live on Facebook by the Clewiston Chamber of Commerce... more
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Oran Singleton Jr during a game with the Clewiston Tigers. [Photo by Richard Marion/Lake Okeechobee News]
Former Tiger leads unbeaten Tulsa in receiving yards and touchdown catches
Former Clewiston Tiger Oran Singleton Jr. is helping lead the Tulsa Golden Hurricane to a 3-0 start. more
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With algae and alligators, err on the side of caution
Should Lake Okeechobee area residents and visitors be worried about toxins from blue-green algae? more
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Lake Okeechobee, Sept. 17, 2026 [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Lake O slowly rising, thanks to direct rainfall
After spending most of the summer at or below 11 feet, Lake Okeechobee is slowly rising thanks to direct rainfall ... more
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Low lake levels help vegetation recover
Lake Okeechobee’s low water level has increased the lake’s submerged aquatic vegetation, Dr. Cassondra Armstrong told to ... more
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Football around the lake this week: Sept. 11
Clewiston, Moore Haven and Glades Central all broke into the win column last week, while Pahokee stayed perfect with its most lopsided win of the young season. more
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Rainclouds are visible in the distance in this photo taken from the pier at the Clif Betts Jr. Lakeside Recreation Area (aka Lock 7) in Okeechobee on April 2, 2026. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
'Super duper' El Niño could bring triple normal dry season rainfall
So far, the wet season has brought below average rainfall, but the dry season is expected to bring above average rainfall, … more
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After going through the filter tanks, the liquid muck is pumped into large, flat bags (top right) that all the water to filter out while the nutrients remain. As they fill with muck, the bags swell in size. As the water drains off, the flaten again.[Photo by Katrina Elsken./Lake Okeechobee News]
Vacuum dredge removes muck from Lake O
A Sea & Shoreline project on Canal Point is using a vacuum dredge to remove nutrient-rich muck from Lake Okeechobee. more
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Big Lake Athlete of the Week: Rocco Mann
Clewiston High School junior Rocco Mann is this week’s Big Lake Athlete of the Week for his performance with the Tiger varsity football team. more
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Photos from Okeechobee vs Clewiston
Clewiston Tiger head coach Pablo Sanchez secured his first win on Sept. 4 when the Tigers defeated the Okeechobee 14-8. more
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[Photo by Richard Marion/Lake Okeechobee News]
Tigers win hard fought game against Okeechobee Brahmans
Clewiston Tiger head coach Pablo Sanchez secured his first win on Sept. 4 with the Tigers defeated the Okeechobee Brahmans at Cane Field. more
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Despite recent rains, Lake O below 11 feet
The rainy season is well underway in South Florida, but Lake Okeechobee’s level remains around 11 feet above sea level. more
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TROPHYCATCH.On Aug. 10, TrophyCatch Florida shared this photo of John Rich , who caught his first TrophyCatch on Lake Okeechobee. His Lunker Club catch weighed 8 lbs., 2 oz. TrophyCatch provides rewards to encourage anglers to report and live release bass weighing 8 lbs. or more. For more information or to register for the program go to TrophyCatch.com. [Photo courtesy FWC/Trophy Catch]
TrophyCatch bass caught on Lake O
On Aug. 10, TrophyCatch Florida shared this photo of John Rich, who caught his first TrophyCatch on Lake Okeechobee. more
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[Photo by Richard Marion/Lake Okeechobee News]
Hendry County would lose $16.7 million under property tax amendment
Local government in Hendry County is set to lose $16.7 million in revenue annually if voters approve the cuts to property taxes on the ballot this November. more
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Florida Freedom Tour visits Okeechobee
The Freedom Tour is an 18-wheeler traveling museum touring Florida to celebrate America's 250th anniversary ... more
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The Sea & Shoreline pipe will cross Route 2 of the Lake Okeechobee Waterway south of Port Mayaca. [Art courtesy Sea & Shoreline]
Pipeline installed for muck removal project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) closed a portion of Route 2 of the Lake Okeechobee Waterway July 27-31 for the installation of a pipeline... more
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