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Warm-water surprise boosts Emmanuel University’s Dunn & Mcguffin to Okeechobee win
After Peyton Dunn and Luke Mcguffin found a “magical spot” and grabbed the Day 1 lead in the Strike King Bassmaster College Series at Lake Okeechobee presented by Bass Pro Shops, … more
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'A Land Remembered' series to start filming soon
A television adaptation of “A Land Remembered,” by Patrick Smith will soon be in production. more
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FLHSMV announces driver license exams to be administered in English only
Today, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) announced that, beginning  Friday, February 6th , all driver license knowledge and skills … more
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Cold weather safety and excused absences
Due to the extremely cold temperatures predicted for Monday morning, Okeechobee County Schools is taking additional steps to ensure students remain safe. more
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Eastern Ribbon Snake. (Photo by Cat Wofford, UF/UFAS)
Woman claims boyfriend responsible for maggots in bed
Three deputies responded to a home on Southeast 80 th Avenue over the weekend regarding the report of maggots in a bed. more
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Woman finds photo of herself with words, 'I see you' written on back
In what some would consider a terrifying event; a local woman found a photo of herself and a note on her vehicle last week. more
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Seminoles share culture and history
OKEECHOBEE – Seminole Tribe members joined the Great Florida Cattle Drive on Jan. 29 to share some of their culture and history and make some new friends. Wendy Riley, who wore a heavy … more
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OCSO warns citizens of phone scam involving bitcoins
The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about phone scams in which criminals impersonate law enforcement officers in an attempt to extort money. In a recent … more
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New Report Gives Florida Poor Grades for Efforts to Prevent Tobacco Use
According to the American Lung Association’s  24th annual “State of Tobacco Control” report , released today, Florida’s grades show the state … more
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Pahokee City Commission meeting dissolves into chaos again over City Manager position
The January 27 Pahokee City Commission Meeting was yet another example why this current crop of ... more
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Man finds savings bonds in comic books and turns them over to OCSO
An Okeechobee man received an unexpected bonus after purchasing comic books from a storage unit sale. more
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Cattle drive participants wake up to frost on the horses
Great Florida Cattle Drive participants braved a cold night again on Jan. 27 and temperatures dipped below freezing. more
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Bluegrass Band performs at Cattle Drive dinner
Ian Lane and Southern Flavor played at the Wednesday night dinner at the Great Florida Cattle Drive. Left to right are Alton Padgett, Tippen Padgett, Ian Lane and Keith Bass. They will perform at the … more
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Pregnancy Center attends March for Life 2026
Staff and volunteers from the Pregnancy Center of Okeechobee attended the March for Life in Washington DC on Jan. 23. more
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Photos from the Great Florida Cattle Drive, Jan. 28
On Jan. 28, Great Florida Cattle Drive participants woke up to find frost on their tents and frost on their horses. The sun came out and by mid-day, temperatures were in the 60s. … more
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Many horses are nervous around covered wagons. They may be unfamiliar with mules used to pull a wagon. The noises a wagon makes or the flapping of canvas may spook them. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Cattle drive helps riders train horses
Horses and wagons don't always mix well. On the Great Florida Cattle Drive, Jan. 26-31,  riders took turns following the wagons. more
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Cattle drive honors ‘A Land Remembered”
The Great Florida Cattle Drive, Jan, 26-31 re-enacts part of a cattle drive from the novel “A Land Remembered.” more
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Cold weather makes us more aware of the homeless community and their needs
Cold weather always seems to bring the homeless situation to the front of everyone’s mind. In Okeechobee, the homeless population ... more
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Teen arrested after allegedly assaulting grandmother
Law enforcement officers responded to a home last week after a 911 call regarding sexual battery. more
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Ms. Julia, an 83-year-old Belle Glade resident, depends on her walker for independence, confidence, and mobility. When her walker was taken from her front porch and later found damaged beyond repair, our deputies stepped in with care. Through the investigation, it was determined the individual involved was a neighbor experiencing mental health challenges. Out of kindness and grace, Ms. Vereen chose not to press charges, reminding us all that empathy still matters. At that moment, all we wanted was to help Ms. Julia so we contacted our community partner, Clinics Can Help who provided her with a brand-new walker without hesitation. This is how kindness works.
PBSO steps in to help elderly Belle Glade resident
Ms. Julia, an 83-year-old Belle Glade resident, depends on her walker for independence, confidence... more
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