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Florida invests $350,000 in The Immokalee Foundation to strengthen workforce development
The Immokalee Foundation is pleased to announce that its Career Pathways: … more
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Florida Freedom Tour visits Okeechobee
The Freedom Tour is an 18-wheeler traveling museum touring Florida to celebrate America's 250th anniversary ... more
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City votes NOT to rollback maximum millage rate
The Okeechobee City council held a special meeting on July 29 to approve a maximum millage rate for the 2026/27 fiscal year. more
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Our Village campers will walk into school in style..OKEECHOBEE –– Our Villages sends a huge thank you to Children’s Services Council of Okeechobee for making it possible for their campers to pick out brand-new shoes for the upcoming school year. Our Village is also grateful to the amazing staff at Shoe Department for their support while helping campers find the perfect pair. The students can step into the new school year with confidence. [Photo courtesy Our Village]
Our Village campers will walk into school in style
Our Village sends a huge thank you to Children’s Services Council of Okeechobee for making it possible for their campers to pick out brand-new shoes ... more
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The Sea & Shoreline pipe will cross Route 2 of the Lake Okeechobee Waterway south of Port Mayaca. [Art courtesy Sea & Shoreline]
Pipeline installed for muck removal project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) closed a portion of Route 2 of the Lake Okeechobee Waterway July 27-31 for the installation of a pipeline... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- The swimming pool at the Darrell Enfinger Sports Complex has been refilled, but the reopening date has not been announced. On July 27, pool staff members were vacuuming the pool bottom. After the water is clear and the chemicals balanced, the county must wait on approval from the Health Department to reopen the swimming pool to the public. [Photo by Lake Okeechobee News]
Public swimming pool refilled, but not open yet
The public swimming pool has been refilled, but must be inspected by the health department before it can reopen … more
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Woman reports friend being held at gunpoint
Recently, deputies were dispatched to a local motel after a woman called 911 to report her friend was tied up and being assaulted in one of the motel rooms. more
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Thief steals donations from Martha's House
While many donate to non-profits as a way to give back to their communities, there are some who think nothing of stealing from an organization devoted to helping others. more
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Full weekend closure and weight restrictions planned for S.R. 29 LaBelle Drawbridge starting July 24
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will temporarily close the S.R. 29 (Bridge Street) LaBelle Drawbridge ... more
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City compares their budget with similar municipalities
During the July 21 city council meeting, Finance Director Taylor Connell presented some surprising statistics to the council concerning millage rates.   more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Michael Barrere and Al Cole from City Electric Supply Okeechobee stopped by Big Lake Missions Outreach to donate boxes and bags of food to support the community. [Photo courtesy City Electric Supply]
Letter to the Editor: CES gives back to the community
City Electric Supply in Okeechobee opened its doors in 1995… more
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Woman charged with allegedly punching elderly woman in the face
A 30-year-old woman was arrested recently after allegedly punching a 70-year-old woman in the face. more
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Stunt-driver arrested on multiple charges
After allegedly leading deputies on a chase through the woods, a stunt-driving... more
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Preslynn Baker was a star pitcher for the Lady Terriers during her time with Moore Haven. [Photo by Richard Marion/Lake Okeechobee News]
Moore Haven’s Preslynn Baker earning accolades for softball
Former Moore Haven Lady Terrier Preslynn Baker is earning accolades in the Northwoods Collegiate softball league in La Crosse Wisconsin this summer. more
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First responders search for 911 caller who claims to be giving birth in woods
Multiple law enforcement officers were dispatched to the wooded area around the cemetery... more
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Man claims woman mistakenly thinks he is stalking her
Recently, Deputy Devon Satallante took a complaint from a man claiming he was being falsely accused of harassing a woman. more
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Man accused of hitting and running ... literally
After a hit-and-run, the driver of the vehicle allegedly hopped out and took off running through the woods. more
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Man discovers his SS number is being used in Ohio
OKEECHOBEE — An Okeechobee man recently reported his Social Security number was being used by a stranger in Ohio. According to the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, the man … more
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'Burglary' attributed to family pet
A suspected burglary earlier this month was found to have been committed by a family pet. more
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Kellyann Campbell, Kourtney Bennett and Dr. Pat McCoy are pictured with the hygiene closet at Yearling Middle School. The closet is helpful when students forget things like deoderant or a hair clip.
YMS hygiene closet is there to help students when they need it
As all kids know, summer months go by faster than the rest of the year, and this summer is no exception... more
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