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OKEECHOBEE — During the August 18 meeting of the Okeechobee City Council, the 12 & Under Ozone Division 1 Youth Baseball team was recognized after winning the state championship and then participating in the World Series. The team won two games and lost two at the World Series in Laurel, Miss. Four of the team members are two-time state champions.
12 & Under state champs recognized by city council
During the August 18 meeting of the Okeechobee City Council, the 12 & Under Ozone Division 1 Youth Baseball team was recognized after winning the state championship and then … more
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Budget cuts and hard work will result in lower taxes for city residents
After a lot of hard work, reviewing the proposed budget for FY2026/27, cutting costs, and reviewing estimated income, the city has decided it can set the millage rate at the rollback … more
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Fire chief gives service report to city council
Fire Chief Justin Hazellief attended the August 18 meeting of the Okeechobee City Council and gave them a quarterly service report. more
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City to create policy regarding use of medical marijuana
Human Resources Director Heather Prince addressed the Okeechobee City Council during its regular meeting Tuesday night. more
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OKEECHOBEE — Mayor Dowling Watford ran into future Okeechobee Culver's managers while out of town recently. The two women told him the Okeechobee restaurant was hoping to open in November. They said the biggest holdup is the sewer hookup, but they hoped it would be resolved soon.  They added that they could not open until the street is paved, but Mayor Watford said that should be taken care of soon.
What is happening with Culver's?
Mayor Dowling Watford ran into future Okeechobee Culver's managers while out of town recently. more
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Man scammed with fake Comcast email
An Okeechobee man was scammed out of more than $1,000 when he replied to a suspicious email. more
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Big Lake Athlete of the Week: Ashton Mobley
Okeechobee High School senior Ashton Mobley is this week’s Big Lake Athlete of the Week for his performance with the Brahman varsity football team. more
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City of LaBelle elects new mayor
Results from the Aug. 18 primary election posted by the Hendry County Supervisor of Elections show that incumbent Mayor Julie C. Wilkins was defeated by Vince Ross. more
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After he was hit by a car, he was charged with DUI
After he was hit by a car while riding a bike, an Okeechobee man was arrested and charged with DUI. more
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Man claims body lice are breaking down his nervous system
A motorcycle driver was arrested recently after allegedly driving while intoxicated. more
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Pictures from Okeechobee's 42-15 over Glades Day
The Brahman offensive line along with the 1-2 punch of Ashton Mobley and Elijah Gordon helped lead Okeechobee to a 42-15 win over the Glades Day Gators on Aug. 14. more
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One arrested in serial theft of prescription glasses
After months of investigation, one of two men was arrested and charged with grand theft for allegedly breaking into an Okeechobee eye doctor’s office. more
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Brahmans win 42-15 over Glades Day
The Brahman offensive line along with the 1-2 punch of Ashton Mobley and Elijah Gordon helped lead Okeechobee to a 42-15 win over the Glades Day Gators on Aug. 14. more
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Omar Martinez with Coach Bernard Marker
Special Olympic athlete nominated Athlete of the Year
I am pleased to announce that the Okeechobee County Special Olympics coaches and Athlete Leaders nominated Omar Martinez ... more
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Bad publicity for lake hurts local businesses
Lake Okeechobee needs better publicity. At their Aug. 13 meeting, Okeechobee County Commissioners discussed ways to... more
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TROPHYCATCH.On Aug. 10, TrophyCatch Florida shared this photo of John Rich , who caught his first TrophyCatch on Lake Okeechobee. His Lunker Club catch weighed 8 lbs., 2 oz. TrophyCatch provides rewards to encourage anglers to report and live release bass weighing 8 lbs. or more. For more information or to register for the program go to TrophyCatch.com. [Photo courtesy FWC/Trophy Catch]
TrophyCatch bass caught on Lake O
On Aug. 10, TrophyCatch Florida shared this photo of John Rich, who caught his first TrophyCatch on Lake Okeechobee. more
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Not the real duck from the chimney
Woman finds duck in chimney
An Okeechobee woman found herself facing an unusual crisis over the weekend when a Whistling Duck fell into her chimney. more
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A pasture mealybug on a leaf.
Pasture mealybugs damaging sugarcane crop
What happens to the farmers affects everyone in Glades County ... more
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This photo was taken after the arrest of "Terry McCay in May. He was arrested for a second time on August 10.
Big O Boats owner accused of grand theft...again
James “Terry” McCay, owner of Big O Boats, was arrested yesterday in Highlands County. more
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School Board sets fee schedule for private school students playing sports
Despite pleas from private school parents, the Okeechobee County School Board has elected to charge fees... more
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