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Woman hit by car suffers no serious injuries
After a woman was hit by a car, she was transported to Raulerson Hospital but appeared uninjured. more
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Health care professional reports possible child abuse
When she overheard a woman speaking harshly to her children and threatening to pull one of the... more
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Police respond to fight at Parrott Island
On Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at approximately 5 p.m., the Okeechobee City Police responded to a fight in progress at the Parrott Island Grill.  There were multiple people … more
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Commissioner Terry Burroughs along with members of Our Village Okeechobee and 211 Palm Beach & Treasure Coast. [Photo courtesy Okeechobee County]
County honors suicide prevention advocates, Constitution Week and grounds crew
The Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners issued three proclamations during their regular meeting on Sept. 10. more
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Student accused of shoving staff member, arrested
An Okeechobee teen was arrested after allegedly shoving a staff member at the Okeechobee Achievement Academy recently. more
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Corrections officer accused of strangling her ex
An Okeechobee woman was arrested after allegedly breaking into the home of a fellow corrections officer and strangling him. more
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Low lake levels help vegetation recover
Lake Okeechobee’s low water level has increased the lake’s submerged aquatic vegetation, Dr. Cassondra Armstrong told to ... more
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Football around the lake this week: Sept. 11
Clewiston, Moore Haven and Glades Central all broke into the win column last week, while Pahokee stayed perfect with its most lopsided win of the young season. more
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Rainclouds are visible in the distance in this photo taken from the pier at the Clif Betts Jr. Lakeside Recreation Area (aka Lock 7) in Okeechobee on April 2, 2026. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
'Super duper' El Niño could bring triple normal dry season rainfall
So far, the wet season has brought below average rainfall, but the dry season is expected to bring above average rainfall, … more
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2026 Tunnel to Towers
Local firefighters run Tunnel to Towers 5K
Local firefighters took part in the annual Tunnel to Towers in Vero on Saturday. more
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OHS wins $5,000 from T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Light competition
Okeechobee High School was among four high schools to win $5,000 in T-Mobile's Friday Night 5G Lights competition. more
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After going through the filter tanks, the liquid muck is pumped into large, flat bags (top right) that all the water to filter out while the nutrients remain. As they fill with muck, the bags swell in size. As the water drains off, the flaten again.[Photo by Katrina Elsken./Lake Okeechobee News]
Vacuum dredge removes muck from Lake O
A Sea & Shoreline project on Canal Point is using a vacuum dredge to remove nutrient-rich muck from Lake Okeechobee. more
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Woman scammed when trying to bond out her uncle
An Okeechobee woman recently reported being scammed by someone claiming to work for the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Two middle school band students were honored by the Okeechobee County School Board at their .Sept. 8 meeting. Left to right are Leo Santibanez, Madeline Walsh and Superindendent of Schools Dylan Tedders. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Students chosen for 7 Star Honor Band
Two middle school band students were honored by the Okeechobee County School Board at their Sept. 8 meeting. more
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Big Lake Athlete of the Week: Rocco Mann
Clewiston High School junior Rocco Mann is this week’s Big Lake Athlete of the Week for his performance with the Tiger varsity football team. more
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Gas prices back over $4 per gallon around Lake Okeechobee
Gas prices in Okeechobee County rose up to over $4 per gallon around Lake Okeechobee per gallon through the first week of September ... more
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Tiny car rear ends semi; driver charged with DUI
An Orlando was woman was arrested last week after allegedly rear-ending a semi and then running into the Okeechobee High School fence. more
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Man faces aggravated battery charge over money
Just before midnight on September 2, someone called 911 to request a deputy for a disturbance at a local motel. more
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Photos from the Labor Day Parade
OKEECHOBEE -- The Okeechobee Labor Day Parade was held Sept. 7 in downtown Okeechobee. The parade featured antique cars, beauty queens, the Okeechobee High School marching band, veterans' … more
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Okeechobee City Hall, 55 SE Third Avenue
American Legion offers city opportunity to purchase property
During the Sept. 3 meeting, the Okeechobee City Council discussed the possibility of purchasing the American Legion property.... more
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