Lake Okeechobee could rise to nearly 17 feet as the rainfall from Hurricane Milton drains south according to Col. Brandon Bowman …
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/11/24 |
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is temporarily closing navigational locks in preparation of Hurricane Milton.
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10/8/24
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The Lake Okeechobee area was spared from damage from Hurricane Helene, as local officials watch other potential tropical storms in the height of the hurricane season.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/2/24 |
In anticipation of Hurricane Helene, SFWMD drew down the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes and Lake Istokpoga to create storage space …
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/26/24 |
Members of the Florida Department of Transportation attended the Sept. 12 LaBelle City Commission meeting to present a project to the city that would help slow traffic on SR 80.
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By Richard Marion
Hendry County News | 9/19/24 |
Lake Okeechobee was at 14.99 feet above sea level on Sept. 17, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/18/24 |
The LaBelle Cowboys varsity football team started the season strong with three back-to-back wins.
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By Richard Marion
Hendry County News | 9/17/24 |
An Immokalee man accused of stealing heavy machinery claimed he was hired to move it.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/5/24 |
Lake Okeechobee was at 14.36 feet above sea level on Sept. 4, with most of the inflow coming directly from the sky into the Big O.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/4/24 |
LABELLE- The Hendry County School Board took time before their Aug. 20 meeting to recognize LaBelle Middle School principal John Klinger as he retires after 14 years in the district. …
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By Richard Marion
Hendry County News | 9/4/24 |
Forge Under the Oaks featuring Howl-O-Week happens on Saturday, Oct. 19 at Barron Park.
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9/3/24
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The 2024 hurricane season has been kind to South Florida so far …
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/23/24 |
Lake Okeechobee is rising and LOSOM is in place. What does that mean for the rest of the hurricane season?
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/16/24 |
After spending more than a month around 13.5 feet above sea level, recent heavy rainfall is causing the Lake Okeechobee level to rise.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/15/24 |
Can turbidity curtains help regrow submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) in Lake Okeechobee?
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/12/24 |
Lake Okeechobee is in good shape should the hurricane season bring more storms ...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/9/24 |
The Hendry County School Board approved a change to the graduation dates for LaBelle High School and Clewiston High School.
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By Richard Marion
Hendry County News | 8/7/24 |
Hendry County Board of County Commissioners set the millage rate for TRIM notices during its July 23 meeting.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/24/24 |
The second qualifier of the Roland Martin Marine Center Series 2024 season presented by HUK ...
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7/23/24
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Lake Okeechobee releases to the Caloosahatchee River contribute less than a third of the flow and only 22% of the phosphorus …
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/16/24 |