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DOJ pushes back after being ordered to justify Epstein Files redactions
The fight over the Epstein files continues to drag on in the courts. And a federal judge has now ordered President Trump’s Department of Justice to either produce unredacted files or justify why those redactions were necessary. more
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Kristina Cote is pictured with three of her six children. The family won a room makeover in a contest put on by Apolonia Nunez.
Cote family wins room makeover
A local family was shocked to learn they would receive a room makeover after winning a contest. more
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Business owner Corey Penrod, wrote and published his first book. The book can be found on Amazon.
Business owner writes first book
Okeechobee business owner Corey Penrod, recently wrote and published his first book. more
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Man responsible for 1995 Okeechobee murder passes away
One of the men connected to the 1995 murder of 18-year-old Elizabeth Hatfield in Okeechobee has passed away. more
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EutraSORB is sprayed into Lake Okeechobee. The product sequesters phosphorus in the muck on the lake bottom. [Courtesy photo]
Five projects demonstrate efforts to help Lake O ecology
High phosphorus levels in Lake Okeechobee contribute to environmental problems. more
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Teen accuses deputy of misconduct
A complaint was filed against an Okeechobee County deputy after he performed a traffic stop on a teen. more
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Pastor finds window broken with Channellock pliers
The pastor of a local church reported that someone threw something through a window, causing about $750 in damage. more
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FHP seeks hit and run driver after fatal accident
The Florida Highway Patrol Traffic Homicide Unit continues to investigate the fatal hit and run crash on US 27 and Franciso Street,... more
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Homeless man accused of shouting racial slurs at church members
A homeless man was trespassed from a local church after allegedly shouting racist slurs and “flicking people off.” more
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Altercation in front of Aldi brings the cops
A disturbance at Aldi brought city police officers to the scene in a hurry Tuesday afternoon, June 23 rd , at approximately 1 p.m. more
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Alligator Alcatraz officially closes down one year later
A year after it originally opened, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the closure of the detention facility Alligator Alcatraz. more
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AguaCulture equipment sucks the liquid muck into a special hose. The muck is pumped through the hose up to 20 miles away to be spread on pastureland. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
AguaCulture uses lake muck to improve pastures
Muck from Lake Istokpoga is improving the pastures at Lazy S Ranch. more
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Woman arrested after reportedly throwing dog poop at cop
An Okeechobee woman was arrested after allegedly throwing bags of dog poop at a deputy. more
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Okeechobee woman threatens violence during petit theft arrest
Walmart asset protection (AP) employees had their hands full earlier this month when two women made the decision to shoplift in their store. more
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Scam alert! Beware of misleading mailers
Be advised that these misleading mailers are currently being distributed within the City of Okeechobee and could begin appearing in the county as well. These mailers are … more
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Assistant County Administrator Justin Nelson presided at the rededication of the Alderman Building on June 18. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Multiple Okeechobee representatives running unopposed this year
When election time rolls around this November, there won’t be many local races in Okeechobee on the ballot. And that’s because most of the incumbents... more
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Sean Eisenhart lost his leg in February when the e-bike he was riding to work was hit by a truck.
Man who lost leg in accident needs help with his recovery
An Okeechobee dad spent one of his most difficult Father’s Days this year after losing his leg, his job and soon, possibly his home. more
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Local officials react to proposed Florida property tax amendment
At the June County Coalition for Responsible Management of Lake Okeechobee meeting, local officials reacted to the recent property tax amendment added to the ballot this November. more
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3-year-old allegedly found covered in roaches in a vehicle filled with drugs
After a 3-year-old was allegedly found covered in roaches and other crawling insects, the child’s mother was charged with neglect and multiple drug offenses. more
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Kids run drills at the Evan Neal Football Camp. [Photo courtesy Daniel Kidd]
Fourth annual Evan Neal football camp held in Okeechobee
Former Okeechobee Brahman and current New York Giant offensive lineman Evan Neal was back in his hometown on June 13 to host a football camp for local youth. more
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