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Lower lake levels over the summer helped the Lake Okeechobee ecology. The lake was below 12 feet long enough for sunlight to penetrate the water and encourage new submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) to sprout. SAV is the lake's filter system and provides habitat for fish. For the story, see page X. [Photo courtesy SFWMD]
Worst case scenario: Lake O could drop to 9.5 feet
Lake Okeechobee was at 12.67 feet above sea level on Feb. 6, and is expected to keep dropping until the wet season starts. more
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Lake Okeechobee Council to speak for the lake
OKEECHOBEE – What can be done to improve Lake Okeechobee’s ecology? more
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Areas in red are under burn bans. In areas shown in white with red stripes, burning of yard debris is prohibited year round per county ordinance. [Art courtesy Florida Forest Service]
Hendry County increases fees for burn ban violations
Hendry County residents who violate the burn ban could face fines of $500 for the first offense and $2,500 for subsequent offenses. more
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WEST PALM BEACH -- Manatees gather at Manatee Lagoon, 6000 Flagler Drie, near the FPL powqer plant. Manatees experience cold stress when water temperatures drop below 68 degrees. When temperatures drop, they seek warm water near natural springs -- whiuch stay 70 degrees year round -- and near power plants. In 2025, FWC reported 628 manatee deaths. For the story, see page X. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Manatees at risk from cold, pollution and herbicides
Manatee deaths are on the rise again in Florida, according to data released by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). more
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Map by Angeline Meeks/Live Wildly Foundation
Siboney Ranch approved for permanent conservation
TALLAHASSEE, FL  – On Dec. 17, the Florida Governor and Cabinet approved funding for the permanent conservation of  21,553.27 acres  across  four properties  … more
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Lower lake levels over the summer helped the Lake Okeechobee ecology. The lake was below 12 feet long enough for sunlight to penetrate the water and encourage new submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) to sprout. SAV is the lake's filter system and provides habitat for fish. For the story, see page X. [Photo courtesy SFWMD]
SFWMD ‘strike team’ to be ready for Lake O restoration work
WEST PALM BEACH – Lake Okeechobee levels are expected to drop enough by Spring to allow restoration projects to improve the big lake’s ecology. more
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Lower lake levels over the summer helped the Lake Okeechobee ecology. The lake was below 12 feet long enough for sunlight to penetrate the water and encourage new submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) to sprout. SAV is the lake's filter system and provides habitat for fish. For the story, see page X. [Photo courtesy SFWMD]
Lake Okeechobee in demand for water supply
WEST PALM BEACH – As the dry season continues to bring below average rainfall, what’s the priority for the water in Lake Okeechobee? more
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OKEECHOBEE -- FWC biologists and Big Lake Teen Anglers teamed up to plant vegetation near the pier at the Clif Betts Jr. Lakeside Recreation Area (aka Lock 7) on June 20. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Area officials want to see action on Lake O cleanup
Drier weather conditions and a lower level for Lake Okeechobee bring the opportunity for projects to clean up the muck, and area officials want to see some action. more
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Worst case scenario: Lake could drop to 9.5 feet
How low will Lake Okeechobee go this dry season? more
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LABELLE -- LaBelle Masonic Lodge members gathered around as their $5,000 donation to Toys for Toys was presented to Margaret England. [Photo courtesy Phillip Keyes]
LaBelle Masons donate $5,000 to Toys for Tots
The LaBelle Masons have teamed up with the Hendry County Toys-For-Tots campaign to assure area families that children will find toys under this year’s Christmas tree. more
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Bar-B-Ranch [Photo by Lauren Yoho]
More land added to Florida Wildlife Corridor
TALLAHASSEE  –  On Sept. 30, the Florida Governor and Cabinet took a major step forward for conservation by approving funding to permanently protect 22,183 acres … more
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OKEECHOBEE -- On Nov. 15, 2019 a group of anglers staged a prrotest at a Lake Okeechobee boat ramp. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
FWC responds to questions about canal spraying
OKEECHOBEE –  Over the past two months, the Lake Okeechobee News has published a series of articles about the use of chemical herbicides to combat invasive aquatic plants. The article … more
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Cameras catch drivers who speed in school zones
Drivers are advised to pay attention to the posted speed zones at school zones or they could face fines.   more
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LaBelle City Hall Christmas lights vandalized
LaBelle Mayor Julie C. Wilkins expressed disappointment after the Christmas lights decorating the outside of City Hall were vandalized on Nov. 6. more
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City of LaBelle celebrates Centennial
The city held a celebration at Barron Park from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., which featured games, a classic car show, dunk tank, … more
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Python skins turned into luxury fashion accessories
Florida officials are working with the fashion industry to increase efforts to remove invasive Burmese pythons from the Florida Everglades. more
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The flowering Vallisneria (tapegrass or eelgrass) plants shown in thi photo provides an excellent habitat for fish and wildlife on the western shore of Lake Okeechobee. [Photo courtesy SFWMD]
FWC to focus on Lake O ecology
On Nov. 5, Florida Fish and Game Conservation Commission (FWC) officials vowed to improve the ecological health of Lake Okeechobee. more
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Lake Hicpochee Project to benefit Caloosahatchee River
GLADES COUNTY – A project underway in Glades County is designed to improve the timing and quality of the local basin runoff that drains into the Caloosahatchee River. more
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