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Glades County woman arrested after allegedly climbing in window to take shower
A woman was arrested after breaking into her cousin’s house to take a shower. more
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Record diesel prices squeeze local school districts
Diesel fuel has become one of the most expensive line items school districts didn't plan for this year. The national average price of diesel reached a record$6.53 a gallon in September. more
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SGF Seniors hosted a Fall Prevention class in LaBelle for seniors on Sept. 16. [Photo courtesy Mary Bartoshuk]
Free meals now available for seniors in Hendry and Glades
Adults age 60 and older in Hendry and Glades counties have a new community resource available to them. The SGF Seniors Congregate Meal Program serves free, nutritious meals at three sites. more
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With algae and alligators, err on the side of caution
Should Lake Okeechobee area residents and visitors be worried about toxins from blue-green algae? more
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Lake Okeechobee, Sept. 17, 2026 [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Lake O slowly rising, thanks to direct rainfall
After spending most of the summer at or below 11 feet, Lake Okeechobee is slowly rising thanks to direct rainfall ... more
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Newspaper accounts chronicle 1926 hurricane that wiped out Moore Haven
On Sept. 18, 1926, a hurricane devastated what had been the thriving and growing town of Moore Haven. more
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Sally Settle's book, "In the Shadow of the Lone Cypress" is historical fiction. The description in the book of the 1926 hurricane is based on survivors' accounts that were published in the Glades County Democrat. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
100 years ago, Moore Haven was destroyed by a hurricane
This is a tale of two sisters and their efforts to preserve the history of 1926 hurricane damage in Moore Haven. more
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[Photo by Richard Marion/Lake Okeechobee News]
Moore Haven hires Fred Hall as Terrier football coach
The Moore Haven Terriers have a new head coach leading the football team, and it’s a former Terrier with a long history with the program. 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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Counties make decisions about Flock cameras
On August 31, Governor Ron DeSantis ordered all automated license-plate readers (ALPRs), commonly known as Flock cameras, to be removed from all state highways … more
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Despite recent rains, Lake O below 11 feet
The rainy season is well underway in South Florida, but Lake Okeechobee’s level remains around 11 feet above sea level. more
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Alligator Hatching Festival underway at Gatorama
Watch baby alligators as they hatch at Gatorama’s Annual Hatching Festival. more
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Pasture mealybugs damaging sugarcane crop
What happens to the farmers affects everyone in Glades County ... more
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Ortona residents oppose plan for RV park
Ortona area residents spoke out against a proposal for a 73-acre RV resort at the July 27 meeting of the Glades County Commission. more
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Glades County to keep property taxes at current rate
Glades County Commissioners voted July 27 to keep the county’s ad valorem tax rate for the 2026/2027 year the same as the 2025/2026 fiscal year. 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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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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Ten Florida children lost to drowning since the Fourth of July
Disability Advocacy & Support Specialists (DASS) is urging Florida families and community recreational programs… more
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