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Okeechobee County issues cold weather advisory
Okeechobee County is expecting unusually cold temperatures in the coming days. Please take the following... more
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Fugitive was stopped with PIT maneuver.
Fugitive stopped with PIT maneuver
On Saturday morning, Jan. 24, Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office deputies observed a small passenger vehicle ... more
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OKEECHOBEE — One of Okeechobee's most well-known Special Olympic athletes, Carol Marker has read to ESE classes in Okeechobee schools across the county for 4 years now, spreading the word of Inclusion. As an Athlete leader for Special Olympics Florida Carol is encouraged to give back to her community. One of the ways she does this is by participating in Literacy Week and reading to ESE classes. It’s important to her because some of the classrooms she goes into are ones that she attended as a student in Okeechobee.
Special Olympian dedicates time to read to children in ESE classes
One of Okeechobee's most well-known Special Olympic athletes, Carol Marker has read to ESE classes .... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Okeechobee Fire Rescue let kids direct a stream of water to knock rubber ducks off a rack at the Okeechobee Health & Safety Expo on Jan. 27, 2026
2026 Health and Safety Expo to be held this weekend, Jan. 31.
OKEECHOBEE — The 2026 Health and Safety Expo and Touch a Truck are this weekend! more
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The Cape Sable seaside sparrow is an endangered species found in the Everglades. [Photo by Lori Oberhofter, National Park Service]
CERP: 'We're saving ourselves'
The South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force Jan. 23 meeting reviewed updates to the Integrated Delivery Schedule for the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan. more
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The Cape Sable seaside sparrow is an endangered species found in the Everglades. [Photo by Lori Oberhofter, National Park Service]
CERP: 'We're saving ourselves'
The South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force Jan. 23 meeting reviewed updates to the Integrated Delivery Schedule for the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan. more
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Teen was 'being a horndog' when he touched women in supermarket
An Okeechobee boy was arrested Sunday after allegedly groping women in a local grocery store. more
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Some of our older space recently received a much-needed update, including the creation of a dedicated break room for our correctional staff in an area that was previously used for storage. As part of that improvement, Mr. Jonathan Hunt generously volunteered his time and talent to create a mural for the space, alongside another individual who has since departed. Once the mural was completed, it was noticed that Mr. Hunt had not signed his artwork—something every artist deserves the opportunity to do. In recognition of his contribution, Lt. John Rhoden and Sgt. Dory Sanchez invited Mr. Hunt back without revealing the purpose of the visit and surprised him with the request to sign his work, along with a letter of recognition and thanks for his artistic contribution. Well done, sir, and thank you for helping make this space something special for our correctional staff.
Artist helps create relaxing space for correctional staff
Some of our older space recently received a much-needed update, including the creation of a dedicated break room for our correctional staff in an area that was previously used for … more
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 1990-91 OHS basketball team celebrates 35th anniversary
The 1990-91 Okeechobee High School basketball team is nearing the 35th anniversary of their remarkable 27-3 season. more
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Law officer accused of threatening man with bullet between the eyes
A law enforcement officer was accused of threatening an Okeechobee man with a bullet between the eyes last weekend. more
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This photo from the 1920s shows the Bank of Okeechobee. [Photo courtesy Florida Memory Project]
What really happened to the Bank of Okeechobee?
Did the 1926 land 'bust' cause the Bank of Okeechobee to fail ... or is there more to the story? more
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The 2025-26 Brahmans varsity soccer team celebrates their senior night after their game against Lincoln Park. [Photo courtesy Elizabeth Jaimes]
Brahmans host Senior Night; beat Lincoln Park 4-2
The Okeechobee High School Brahman varsity soccer team hosted their senior night on Jan. 14, honoring the team’s seniors before their game against the Lincoln Park Academy more
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Lake Okeechobee Council to speak for the lake
OKEECHOBEE – What can be done to improve Lake Okeechobee’s ecology? more
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Lake Okeechobee Council to speak for the lake
OKEECHOBEE – What can be done to improve Lake Okeechobee’s ecology? more
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The new Moore Haven Elementary school. [Photo courtesy U.S. Congressmen Scott Franklin]
Glades County Schools opens new Moore Haven Elementary
The Glades County School District held the grand opening of the new Moore Haven Elementary on Jan. 5. more
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Steer skull is part of Great Florida Cattle Drive history
OKEECHOBEE – A piece of Great Florida Cattle Drive history is on display at the Okeechobee Livestock Market on U.S. 98. more
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Motorcycle driver claims he was a passenger
A motorcycle driver allegedly tried to pull a fast one on law enforcement last week and claimed he was not the driver but the passenger. more
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Man on scooter charged with DUI
In the wee hours of Saturday, Jan. 10, an Okeechobee man was arrested and charged with DUI after allegedly falling off his scooter as he left a bar. more
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Man pulls pants down and scans naked butt on card reader at store
An Okeechobee man was charged with disorderly conduct last week after pulling his pants down inside a business and placing his buttocks on the store’s card reader. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- RiteLife, 202 N.E. Second Street, opens a warming center anytime temperatures drop beloiw 40 degrees Fahrenheit.[Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
RiteLife offers shelter from the cold
OKEECHOBEE – When the temperature drops, RiteLife is ready to help the Okeechobee Community stay warm. more
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