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Lake Okeechobee News earns two first place wins at FPA Awards
Lake Okeechobee News won first place in two categories at the 2026 Florida Press Association Florida Press Association (FPA) Weekly Newspaper Awards on June 5. more
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The LFW Ranch conservation easement by FDACS, was presented to the Governor and Cabinet on June 9, 2026. [Photo by Lauren Yoho / Wildpath]
Thousands of acres in permanent conservation
TALLAHASSEE  – On  June 9 , the Florida Governor and Cabinet approved funding for the permanent conservation of  6,237.46   acres  across  four properties … more
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Medical office reports elderly woman covered in bruises
After he was accused of abusing a 72-year-old woman, an Okeechobee man was arrested and charged with battery on a person over the age of 65 and elderly abuse. more
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Despite facing 17 felony charges, man is sentenced to probation
On May 28, an Okeechobee man entered a no-contest plea and was sentenced to four years of probation after entering a no-contest plea to seven of the 17 charges ... more
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Reward offered for photo of former mayor.
Reward offered for photo of former mayor
During a recent meeting of the Okeechobee City Council, Mayor Dowling Watford offered a reward for a photograph of former mayor W.E. Holmes. more
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LAKE OKEECHOBEE -- On May 26, South Florida Water Management staff planted more submerged aquatic vegetation in Lake Okeechobee. [Photo courtesy SFWMD]
FWC projects improve Lake O ecology
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) efforts to improve Lake Okeechobee’s ecology were discussed at the June 5 meeting of the County Coalition ... more
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LAKE OKEECHOBEE -- On May 26, South Florida Water Management staff planted more submerged aquatic vegetation in Lake Okeechobee. [Photo courtesy SFWMD]
FWC projects improve Lake O ecology
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) efforts to improve Lake Okeechobee’s ecology were discussed at the June 5 meeting of the County Coalition ... more
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Homeowner returns to find unknown workers digging a trench
Property owners arrived home to find strangers digging a trench across their property recently. more
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Summer reading challenge
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, Second Lady Usha Vance invites students in grades K–8 to take part in her Summer Reading Challenge... more
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. [photo courtesy Florida Governor's Office]
Property tax relief amendment will be on the ballot
Florida lawmakers voted on June 2 to approve a constitutional amendment proposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis that would ask voters to begin phasing out property taxes on homesteaded homes. more
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As we enter bowling season, Special Olympic athletes begin their training. Many of these athletes have been bowling since childhood and consider bowling their favorite sport..[courtesy photo]
Special Olympic athletes train for bowling tournaments
As we enter bowling season, Special Olympic athletes begin their training. more
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Missing Child Rescue Operation rescues missing and endangered children
ESTERO – The National Child Protection Task Force (NCPTF) has completed a confidential, multi-agency Missing Child Rescue Operation  on May 29 to locate endangered missing youth across Lee, … more
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Port St. Lucie man accused of travelling to have sex with a minor
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) arrested Jordan Castillo, 26, of Port St. Lucie, on one count of traveling to meet a minor for sex... more
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Cutts awaits decision from courts on sentence modification
Convicted murderer Kevin Cutts was in Okeechobee for his sentence modification hearing on May 21 and 22. Cutts was asking the courts for a sentence modification on his 1995 murder of Elizabeth Hatfield. more
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LAKE OKEECHOBEE -- On May 26, South Florida Water Management staff planted more submerged aquatic vegetation in Lake Okeechobee. [Photo courtesy SFWMD]
SFWMD planting more SAV in Lake O
SFWMD is taking advantage of the low level of Lake Okeechobee to plant submerged aquatic vegetation. more
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LAKE OKEECHOBEE -- On May 26, South Florida Water Management staff planted more submerged aquatic vegetation in Lake Okeechobee. [Photo courtesy SFWMD]
SFWMD planting more SAV in Lake O
SFWMD is taking advantage of the low level of Lake Okeechobee to plant submerged aquatic vegetation. more
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Alleged stalker caught on video naked in victim's home
A woman called 911 recently to report her stalker broke into her home while she was away. more
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Special Olympics Florida announces big news!
Big news for Special Olympics Florida athletes and families! more
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Caloosa Humane Society presents Pets of the Week
This week’s Pets of the Week are beautiful fur babies in need of loving families! more
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LaSala's Big 'O' Dojo proudly represents Okeechobee
LaSala's Big "O" Dojo had the privilege May 16th of traveling to Miami FL to compete in the Pan-American International Championships. more
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