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OKEECHOBEE -- Tight Splice Charters shared this photo of a big catch on the Big O on March 23. Do you have a fishing phoito to share? Email it to okeenews@iniusa.org. [Photo courtesy Tight Splice Charters]
USACE reduces lake releases east and west
As Lake Okeechobee finally dipped below 13 feet (above sea level) last week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has slowed the flow of lake water east and west. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- This 1994 photo shows apprentice J. Taylor Marcus being taught about the plaiting of cow whips from whip maker George "Junior" Mills.
Whips are part of Florida cow hunter heritage
The crack of whip, echoing as loud as a gunshot across the Florida prairie, is part of Florida’s heritage. more
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Dr. Wendy Lugo Gallegos joins the Immokalee Foundation as director of program services
The Immokalee Foundation is pleased to announce that Dr. Wendy Lugo Gallegos has accepted the pivotal Director of Program Services position. In this role, she oversees … more
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Lake Okeechobee north shore, photo taken March 17, 2024. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Lake recession could hit recovery level even if releases east stop
WEST PALM BEACH –  Lake releases to coastal estuaries may be slowing soon, but Mother Nature could bring the Big O lake level down anyway. more
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SFWMD approves grants to increase water storage
At their March 13 meeting, the South Florida Water Management (SFWMD) Governing Board approved four projects to expand water storage in the Caloosahatchee River Watershed. more
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About 400 riders participated in 2022 Great Florida Cattle Drive, which was held in honor of the 500th anniversary of the arrival of cattle in Florida. The drive was originally planned for 2021, but had to be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Saddle up! Great Florida Cattle Drive planned in 2026
Have you ever wanted to experience a real cattle drive? Plans are underway for the next Great Florida Cattle Drive, Jan 26-31, 2026. history as … more
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Photos from the 2025 Swamp Cabbage Festival Parade
A parade through downtown LaBelle kicked off the annual Swamp Cabbage Festival on Feb. 22. more
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Commissioners approve resolution against controversial crosswalk 
LaBelle City Commissioners approved a resolution opposing the crosswalk on SR 80 east of Martin Street. more
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Hand to hand combat techniques used during the Seminole Wars were demonstrated by the Osceola Warrior Legacy group at the 2024 Brighton Seminole Field Day Festival. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Brighton Field Days set for Feb. 13-16
The Brighton Field Day festival is planned this weekend at Seminole Reservation Brighton, on Reservation Road (CR-721) in Glades County. more
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Four charged in connection with shooting incident
During the early morning hours of Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2025, Hendry County Investigators arrested two LaBelle teens involved in the Feb. 5, shooting i... more
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BRIGHTON -- The Seminole Tribe of Florida celebrated the opening of the new Seminole Brighton Bay Casino and Hotel on Feb. 6. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
New casino and hotel opens on Brighton Reservation
Seminole Tribe Medicine Man and Rainmaker Bobby Henry offered a solemn traditional blessing … more
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Laying hens are at risk from the H5N1 avian virus, which is highly contagious for chickens. [Courtesy photo]
H5 avian influenza ‘breaks all the rules’
The ongoing outbreak of “bird flu” has spread widely across both wild bird populations and commercial poultry operations … more
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Feb. 2 is Groundhog Day
According to Pennsylvania Dutch tradition, on Feb. 2, if the groundhog comes out of his burrow and sees his shadow, he will be frightened and go back underground more
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Timberline Glamping believes luxury and comfort should not be sacrificed when spending time outside.
Special exception approved for LaDeca Glamping
Hendry County Commissioners approved a special exemption for a glamping facility during their Jan. 28 meeting. Glamping is “glamorous camping.” more
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The ASR project on the Kissimmee River was constructed by US Army Corps of Engineers/
ASR wells provide water storage alternative
SFWMD continues to make progress on a plan to store more water underground in Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) wells... more
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Zoo visitors can kayak through some of the animal habitats at the Brevard Zoo. [Photo courtesy Brevard Zoo]
Florida On a Tankful: Brevard Zoo offers variety of adventures
Want a little adventure with your family’s next visit to a zoo? more
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LABELLE -- The Hendry County Courthouse participated in Operation Green Light.
$1.5 million grant to fund generator for LaBelle Middle School
Thanks to a $1.5 million federal grant, LaBelle Middle School will be a more comfortable hurricane shelter in the future. more
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Lake O slowly receding
Lake Okeechobee is still about 6 inches higher than the average for this time of year, but the Big O is slowly receding. more
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Bird flu found in chickens, cows and cats
Bird flu continues to be a problem for poultry farms in the United States, and has spread to some cattle, big cats and humans. more
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Ranger Laura McMullen provides interpretive information to visitors while leading the Trek to the Historic Dam on January 1, 2024. [Photo courtesy Highlands Hammock State Park]
Start the new year with a hike
SEBRING – Highlands Hammock State Park, 5931 Hammock Road, Sebring, will start the new year with a First Day Hike, on Jan. 1 at  9 a.m. more
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