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Hendry County School District officials, LaBelle City Commissioners, and Hendry County Commissioners officially break ground on the new LHS. [Photo courtesy Hendry County School District]
Work starts on new LaBelle High School
The Hendry County School District held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new LaBelle High School on April 28. more
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10 things to know about Love Bugs
They're back! South Florida drivers plagued by swarms of 'love bugs' more
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From the Archives: Pryor making name for himself at FSU
From the Okeechobee News archives: Florida State is learning what Okeechobee already knows. Lonnie Pryor is the real deal. more
James "Terry" McKay Jr. arrested on charges of grand theft and organized fraud.
Okeechobee man charged with organized fraud and grand theft
The Florida Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement (OALE) has wrapped up a long-term investigation into fraudulent business practices involving Big O Boats... more
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State declines to press charges in accidental shooting of child
The state will not be charging the parents of a child who accidentally shot himself earlier this year. more
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Teen accidentally shoots himself in mouth with BB gun
After a teen accidentally shot himself in the mouth, law enforcement was dispatched to investigate. more
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Okeechobee would change districts in new proposed congressional map
Okeechobee and Glades County would share a district with Indian River and parts of Orlando in new proposed congressional map. more
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Inaugural Autism Awareness Event was a huge success
My name is Jasmine Lattimore, and I hosted my first autism event here in Okeechobee... more
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Kevin Cutts seeking sentence review for 1995 murder in Okeechobee
Kevin Cutts was found guilty of killing 18-year-old Elizabeth Hatfield in Okeechobee back in 1995... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Okeechobee High School Junior ROTC presented a Color Guard in the Speckled Perch Festival Parade in downtown Okeechobee on March 14. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Okeechobee Main Street is Florida Main Street Program of the Month
On April 28 Secretary of State Cord Byrd announced that Okeechobee Main Street has been designated the April 2026 Florida Main Street Program of the Month. more
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Local contractor, Apollonia Nunez is hosting a contest to award one child or the children of one family with a bedroom makeover.
Local contractor to award room makeover to one lucky child
A local contractor is excited to share an opportunity for one child or family of children to receive a room makeover, totally free of charge. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Florida Sandhill Cranes are often found in pastures. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Pastures provide habitat for Florida Sandhill Cranes
Sandhill crane chicks grow fast. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Florida Sandhill Cranes are often found in pastures. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Pastures provide habitat for Florida Sandhill Cranes
Sandhill crane chicks grow fast. more
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A beacon of community spirit shines bright this morning (Friday) with a joint work project! HCA Raulerson Hospital, United Way St. Lucie and Okeechobee, alongside Thank You For Your Service, united to sand and clean all three guns in the park, paving the way for a fresh coat of paint in a few weeks.
Volunteers clean guns in Veterans' Park
A beacon of community spirit shone brightly on Friday morning with a joint work project! more
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Laike Ikavis McNeil was arrested on April 24 and charged with an authority figure engaging in a romantic relationship with a student and use of a two-way communication device to facillitate a felony.
Okeechobee teacher arrested
On March 2, 2026, the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office was made aware of concerning communication between an incarcerated female who was confirmed to be a student within the Okeechobee County … more
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Two arrested after allegedly providing minors with alcohol and marijuana
Two women were arrested this week and charged with three counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and one count of lewd and lascivious … more
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Family members of vehicular homicide victim angered by 'blaming the victim' mentality
After the recent sentencing of Austin Cross for causing the death of an Okeechobee man and his son, family members of the victims spoke out regarding the way the story was covered in … more
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Conceptual map of the proposed land use areas proposed in the new county comprehensive plan.
Commissioners vote to take "Special Technology Opportunity Center" out of comprehensive plan
Okeechobee County Commissioners voted to take out the ‘Special Technology Opportunity Center’ portion in the county’s proposed comprehensive plan at their April 23 meeting. more
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Okee-One data center project canceled
The controversial Okee-One data center project is no longer happening according to data shared at the April 23 Okeechobee County Commission meeting. more
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The Brahmans pose with their second straight district chanpionship trophy after defeating Sebastian River. [Photo courtesy Okeechobee High School]
Brahmans win back-to-back district championships
The Okeechobee High School Brahman varsity baseball team secured back-to-back district championships after their win over the Sebastian River Sharks on April 17. more
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