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OKEECHOBEE -- Lisa Bock shared this photo of a manatee eating vegeation along a sea wall. [Courtesy photo]
Residents who live on canals oppose herbicide spraying
The debate over herbicide spraying of aquatic plants hits close to home for many Okeechobee County residents. more
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DAYTONA BEACH -- Woody Larson (left), of Okeechobee, was named Florida Farmer of the Year at the annual Florida Farm Bureau Convention held Oct. 27-28 in Daytona Beach. The award was presented by Florida Farm Bureau President Jeb Smith (right). [Photo courtesy Florida Farm Bureau]
Larson named Florida Farmer of the Year
DAYTONA BEACH – Okeechobee’s Woody Larson was named 2026 Farmer of the Year by Florida Farm Bureau on Oct. 28 during the annual Florida Farm Bureau Convention. more
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WM recently opened its first Renwable Natural Gas facility in Florida at the Okeechobee County Landfill. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Methane from landfill is renewable energy
OKEECHOBEE – Okeechobee County is the site of WM’s first renewable natural gas (RNG) facility in Florida. more
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County commission brings back public comment period
OKEECHOBEE – Public comments are once again welcome at Okeechobee County Commission meetings. more
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Lake Hicpochee Project to benefit Caloosahatchee River
GLADES COUNTY – A project underway in Glades County is designed to improve the timing and quality of the local basin runoff that drains into the Caloosahatchee River. more
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(Left to right) City of LaBelle Commissioner Bobbie Spratt, City of LaBelle Commissioner Jackie Ratica, Glades County Commissioner Hattie Taylor, SFWMD Governing Board Member Ben Butler, Glades County Chairman Tim Stanley, SFWMD Governing Board Member Charlette Roman, SFWMD Executive Director Drew Bartlett, Audubon Florida Paul Gray, Glades County Commissioner Jeff Barnes, Glades County Commissioner Jeff Patterson, DEP Deputy Secretary Adam Blalock and Glades County School Board Member Kimberly Clement were at the Oct. 21 groundbreaking for phase 2 of the Lake Hicpochee project. [Photo courtesy South Florida Water Management District]
Lake Hicpochee Project to benefit Caloosahatchee River
GLADES COUNTY – A project underway in Glades County is designed to improve the timing and quality of the local basin runoff that drains into the Caloosahatchee River. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Suzanna Rucks (center) received the Friend of 4-H Award at the Oct. 19 Okeechobee County 4-H Awards Banquet, held at the Downtown Venue. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Suzanna Rucks honored as Friend of 4-H
OKEECHOBEE -- Suzanna Rucks was honored at the Oct. 19 Okeechobee County 4-H Night of Excellence Awards Banquet with the Friend of 4-H Award. more
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Truck drives through Homecoming parade
During the Homecoming parade earlier this month, an Okeechobee man was arrested after allegedly driving through barricades and through the parade itself. more
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OCSO investigates homicide
In the early morning hours of Sunday, October 19, 2025, at approximately 3:00 a.m., the OCSO received a 911 call reporting an unresponsive male inside a vehicle, … more
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LPN wins breast cancer battle
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Coreen Cole is a breast cancer survivor. more
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In this graphic from Aug. 21, which was shared at the County Coalition for the Responsible Management of Lake Okeechobee, the blue lines track where the spray boat went on that day and the pink areas indicate where herbicide was sprayed. [Art courtesy FWC]
FWC uses GPS to track spraying contractors
In 2019, thousands of anglers packed public hearings to voice complaints and concerns about the use of herbicides to control invasive aquatic vegetation. more
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In this graphic from Aug. 21, which was shared at the County Coalition for the Responsible Management of Lake Okeechobee, the blue lines track where the spray boat went on that day and the pink areas indicate where herbicide was sprayed. [Art courtesy FWC]
FWC uses GPS to track spraying contractors
In 2019, thousands of anglers packed public hearings to voice complaints and concerns about the use of herbicides to control invasive aquatic vegetation. more
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Woman charged with poisoning a baby was investigated 11 years ago for the similar offense
The woman accused of poisoning a baby in February was suspected of  poisoning another infant in 2014. more
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Great Florida Cattle Drive to hit the trail again
The Great Florida Cattle Drive was held in 1995 as a way for Florida Cattlemen to commemorate the state's 150th birthday. The vision was to reenact one of the historic Cracker Cattle Drives, … more
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Big Lake Athlete of the Week: Matthew May
Okeechobee High School senior Matthew May is this week’s Big Lake Athlete of the Week for his performance with the Brahman varsity football team. more
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Since 2015, the use of chemical herbicides to control invasive aquatic plants on Lake Okeechobee has declined, according to date from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). [Art courtesy FWC]
Invasive plants disrupt Florida's native food chain
Invasive plants do more than block navigation channels and foul boat propellers. Plants from other parts of... more
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Woman charged with attempted murder after allegedly poisoning a baby
An Okeechobee woman was arrested this week on charges of aggravated child abuse, attempted murder and poisoning a child. more
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Woman accused of threatening her dad with a drill
An Okeechobee woman was arrested last week after allegedly throwing a gnome and threatening to defecate on the floor. more
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Despite the smile on April Martin's face, Amy Cortez says no to the county's proposed tax increase. Okeechobee County resident Amy Cortez is serious about saying no to proposed tax increases. The duo staged this photo in front of the county tax collector's office  in a hilarious attempt to tell commissioners they do not want their taxes raised.
She said no
Okeechobee County resident Amy Cortez is serious about saying no to proposed tax increases. The duo staged this photo in front of the county tax collector's office  in a hilarious attempt to … more
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Veterans Park helicopter gets a facelift. [Photo by Detective Jarrett Romanello]
Accusations raised about helicopter engine
Recently, a Facebook user posted on The Scoup asking where the engine from the Veteran’s Park helicopter went. more
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