![Lower lake levels over the summer helped the Lake Okeechobee ecology. The lake was below 12 feet long enough for sunlight to penetrate the water and encourage new submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) to sprout. SAV is the lake's filter system and provides habitat for fish. For the story, see page X. [Photo courtesy SFWMD]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20251104-115043-865-CV%20sfwmd%20lake%201.jpg)
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How low will Lake Okeechobee go this dry season?
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/5/25 |
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A Riviera Beach woman reportedly danced across the highway to perform roadside sobriety exercises and was later arrested and charged with DUI.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/4/25 |
![OKEECHOBEE -- Community members strolled through Flagler Park on Dec. 2, enjoying holiday music and treats. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20251204-105745-3a2-candy%20canes.jpg)
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More than 20 new lighting features will be added in Flagler Park from the Butterfly Garden to the Veterans Memorial.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/4/25 |
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An Okeechobee man called law enforcement after his neighbor reportedly threatened to shoot the man’s birds.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/3/25 |
![LABELLE -- LaBelle Masonic Lodge members gathered around as their $5,000 donation to Toys for Toys was presented to Margaret England. [Photo courtesy Phillip Keyes]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20251201-162332-3a7-Masonic%20lodge%202.jpg)
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The LaBelle Masons have teamed up with the Hendry County Toys-For-Tots campaign to assure area families that children will find toys under this year’s Christmas tree.
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By Phillip Keyes
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12/1/25
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An off-duty law enforcement officer from the Palm Beach County Community Policing Unit called Okeechobee dispatch...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/28/25 |
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According to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Urban Institute, grocery prices for an average family of four have risen to record highs this year.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/28/25 |
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A Belle Glade man was sentenced to 55 years in prison after entering a guilty plea to multiple charges including attempted murder.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/27/25 |
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Florida Power & Light (FPL) customers will see their electric bills increase starting in January after the state's Public Service Commission approved a $7 billion rate hike.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/25/25 |
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After a woman spotted a man throwing his fishing pole around and hanging off a bridge, she called 911.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/25/25 |
![Bar-B-Ranch [Photo by Lauren Yoho]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20251124-095709-7ea-2-Bar-B-Ranch-Lauren-Yoho-scaled.jpg)
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TALLAHASSEE – On Sept. 30, the Florida Governor and Cabinet took a major step forward for conservation by approving funding to permanently protect 22,183 acres …
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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11/24/25
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TALLAHASSEE – On Sept. 30, the Florida Governor and Cabinet took a major step forward for conservation by approving funding to permanently protect 22,183 acres …
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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11/24/25
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Three individuals were arrested after allegedly breaking into the home of a recently murdered man in Okeechobee County.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/23/25 |
![OKEECHOBEE -- Wes Williamson (left) was honored with a special award at the 2025 Okeechobee Farm City Week luncheon: "In honor of your dedicated service to agriculture in the Okeechobee Community." The award was presented by John Williamson (right), representing the Florida Cattlemen's Association. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20251120-163403-aa1-Farm%20City%20award.jpg)
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OKEECHOBEE – Okeechobee’s Farm City Week Luncheon, held Nov. 21 at the Okeechobee KOA, included the presentation of a special award to Wes Williamson.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/21/25 |
![OKEECHOBEE -- Wes Williamson (left) was honored with a special award at the 2025 Okeechobee Farm City Week luncheon: "In honor of your dedicated service to agriculture in the Okeechobee Community." The award was presented by John Williamson (right), representing the Florida Cattlemen's Association. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20251120-162417-432-Farm%20City%20award.jpg)
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The guest speaker at Okeechobee’s Farm City Week Luncheon said he wasn’t going to talk about farming. Instead, Woody Larson said he wanted....
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/21/25 |
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The Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival revealed the second wave of artists on their 2026 lineup. The new and final wave of artists revealed include...
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/20/25 |
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On Nov. 18 the U.S. House of Representatives voted on the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a bipartisan bill...
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/18/25 |
![OKEECHOBEE -- On Nov. 15, 2019 a group of anglers staged a prrotest at a Lake Okeechobee boat ramp. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20250925-160800-ccd-stop%20spraying%20protest%202.jpg)
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OKEECHOBEE – Over the past two months, the Lake Okeechobee News has published a series of articles about the use of chemical herbicides to combat invasive aquatic plants. The article …
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/18/25 |
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OKEECHOBEE – Over the past two months, the Lake Okeechobee News has published a series of articles about the use of chemical herbicides to combat invasive aquatic plants. The article …
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/18/25 |
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OUA customers have a personal interest in the use of chemical herbicides on plants in Lake Okeechobee. The main water intake is west of the “Lock 7” pier.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/18/25 |