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Teens publish book for children

Seventeen Okeechobee High School teens are now published authors, thanks to their dedicated teacher, Ruthie Albright.

Did a homeless woman really poop in the park?

On Monday, April 21, a disturbing post was made on the Facebook page, Okeechobee Speak Out.

Dry weather increases fire danger

Counties with burn bans as of April 18: Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Lake, Lee, Orange...

Voters asked to verify addresses

Postcards requesting address confirmation went out to all registered voters in Okeechobee County in late March or early April.

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Community

Girl Scouts host 2025 Summer Camp at Camp Welaka

The countdown to summer fun is on! Registration is now open for the Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida’s 2025 summer camp...

Quarters for a Cause to benefit Dawn Helfinstine is May 20

The Quarters for a Cause to benefit Dawn Helfinstine will be held on Tuesday, May 20 at the American Legion...

Ceremony held for new William H Raulerson headstone

The Pvt William H Raulerson Camp 2080 SCV held a dedication ceremony for the new headstone for William H Raulerson.

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Lake Okeechobee

Lake releases to Caloosahatchee cut to 650 cfs

Lake O level hits 12 feet

Several Lake Okeechobee Boat Locks are temporarily closed April 15

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Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Get the full forecast

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Lake levels

11.67 feet

Last year: 14.60 feet

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Sports

Tell us about your personal best – it doesn’t have to be a TrophyCatch!

If you’ve ever caught a bass, you have a personal best – regardless of size. TrophyCatch wants to hear about yours!

Brahmans win baseball district championship

The Okeechobee High School varsity Brahman baseball team secured a district championship with a dominating 13-3 win over the Sebastian River Sharks on April 17.

Okeechobee girl wins individual honors at state archery contest

GAINESVILLE – Kiara Diaz, an Okeechobee home school student, won first place in the Elementary School Female division...

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Human Interest

Mom of autistic child tells their story

April is National Autism Awareness Month, and who better to discuss autism than the parents of an autistic child?

Community helps find dog that was lost after car crash

After a serious car accident in front of Popeye’s last week, little Lucy disappeared.

Scottsdale man works to create children’s hospices across country

When Ryan Cottor was eight months old, his parents learned he wasn’t just a late bloomer when it comes to motor skills.

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Schools

Okeechobee County School Board dedicates new CTE building at OHS

The Okeechobee County School Board proudly dedicated the new Career and Technical Education (CTE) Building....

What happens if ICE shows up at your child’s school?

You may have heard that in January of this year President Trump rescinded a 2011 directive...

Glades County Schools consider four-day week

MOORE HAVEN – Would a four-day school week work better for the students, teachers and families in rural Glades County?

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Wildlife & Environment

Culvert repairs underway

OKEECHOBEE -- Residents in the Lazy 7 area have noticed dry conditions in the L-62 canal. SFWMD Okeechobee Field Station crews are using the dry weather conditions …

Citizen scientists help researchers protect keystone species

Range maps for diamondback terrapins – a type of vulnerable aquatic turtle species...

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Government

USPS to celebrate 250th anniversaries of Army, Navy, and Marine Corps with commemorative stamps

The U.S. Postal Service to proudly unveil three individual commemorative stamps honoring the 250th anniversaries

Food trucks back on the agenda again

Food trucks were back on the Okeechobee City Council’s agenda this week.

City council reviews budget

Because Finance Director India Riedel was unable to attend the April 15 Okeechobee City Council meeting...

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Police/Fire

FWC investigating death of man found in Taylor Creek

FWC is investigating the death of an Okeechobee man whose body was found floating in Taylor Creek on April 17.

Okeechobee Arrest Report

The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges...

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Opinion

When should woman claim Social Security?

AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor answers questions about Social Security.

Being tough on crime includes addressing child abuse

News outlets obsess over shocking, high-profile crimes -- from murders to violent carjackings.

FWC seeks feedback about bear hunting rules

The FWC is seeking feedback from the public on proposed changes to bear hunting regulations in Florida. To help, please complete a short comment tool to share your thoughts on this topic.

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Hurricane News

FEMA opens recovery centers

FEMA has opened Disaster Recovery Centers in Glades, Okeechobee and Palm Beach counties …

Operation Blue Roof helps hurricane victims

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has placed tarps on more than 7,100 homes damaged by Hurricanes Helene and Milton...

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Adopt A Pet

Caloosa Humane Society seeks forever homes for pets

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

The Caloosa Humane Society has a mix of adorable dogs and cats who are in need of loving families!

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Veterans

Ancient Oaks supports veterans

Many residents at the Ancient Oaks Condominium Resort in Okeechobee are veterans or have a close family member...

Local veterans to take Honor Flight in May

Veterans from Okeechobee and Glades Counties will soon be taking off on an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington D.C....

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Agriculture

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a Florida avocado tree

With Cinco de Mayo approaching, now’s the time to dig into guacamole and even plant the tree...

UF/IFAS entomologist fights for Florida’s crops against costly pests

Behind every fresh head of lettuce and pepper on your plate, there’s a team of scientists working tirelessly...

Floridians are fertilizing lawns without guidance

A newly published UF/IFAS report reveals significant knowledge gaps about fertilizer among Floridians ...

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Health

Boy saves cousin from drowning

A 4-year-old boy was brought to Raulerson Hospital after nearly drowning in a swimming pool.

Man claims government planted flesh-eating bug in him

When a deputy called to tell a man he was trespassed from HCA Raulerson Hospital...

FDOH reminds residents to vaccinate pets

The Florida Department of Health is warning residents to vaccinate their pets and avoid contact with wild and stray animals.

The hidden threat to care for the Down syndrome community

When my son was born with Down syndrome, I learned quickly that the smallest details of medical care...

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Business

SFWMD to hold public meetings

Join the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for upcoming public meetings in the next three weeks.

FWC to hold Gopher Tortoise Technical Assistance Group meeting on April 25

A meeting of the Gopher Tortoise Technical Assistance Group will be held virtually on Friday, April 25...

AAA: Florida gas prices declined 11 cents last week

Florida gas prices declined 11 cents last week. The state average was $3.00 per gallon on Sunday.

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Traffic & Road Work

Okeechobee County Road Watch for week beginning April 20

Road Watch report for Okeechobee County for the week of Sunday, April 20. Motorists are reminded...

Okeechobee County Road Watch Report for week beginning April 13

Change the date) Road Watch report for Okeechobee County for the week of Sunday, April 13. Motorists are reminded...

Okeechobee County Road Watch Report for week of April 6-12

US 441 at NE 50th Drive (Hillard Road): US 441 at NE 50th Drive (Hillard Road): (Permit project) Crews are constructing...

Okeechobee County Road Watch

Road Watch report for Okeechobee County for the week of Sunday, March 30. Motorists are reminded...

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State

Element Solutions: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Element Solutions Inc (ESI) on Wednesday reported first-quarter earnings of $98 million. On a per-share basis, the Fort Lauderdale, …

St. Joe: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (AP) — PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The St. Joe Co. (JOE) on Wednesday reported profit of $17.5 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Panama City …

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National & World

- Operation Blue Roof extended
  
  Operation Blue Roof is a priority mission managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the Federal Emergency...
- MARC is set up at the library to help with disaster recovery
  
  If you are in need of help after the recent hurricane and its accompanying tornadoes, turn to your local library.
- FWC addressing hundreds of vessels displaced by Hurricanes Helene and Milton
  
  Florida is a haven for boaters and is recognized as “The Boating Capital of the World.”

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Special Sections

Teens publish book for children

Did a homeless woman really poop in the park?

Dry weather increases fire danger

Voters asked to verify addresses

Girl Scouts host 2025 Summer Camp at Camp Welaka

Quarters for a Cause to benefit Dawn Helfinstine is May 20

Ceremony held for new William H Raulerson headstone

E-newspaper

April LORE 2025

Tell us about your personal best – it doesn’t have to be a TrophyCatch!

Brahmans win baseball district championship

Okeechobee girl wins individual honors at state archery contest

Caloosa Humane Society seeks forever homes for pets

Ancient Oaks supports veterans

Local veterans to take Honor Flight in May

Boy saves cousin from drowning

Man claims government planted flesh-eating bug in him

FDOH reminds residents to vaccinate pets

The hidden threat to care for the Down syndrome community

Okeechobee County Road Watch for week beginning April 20

Okeechobee County Road Watch Report for week beginning April 13

Okeechobee County Road Watch Report for week of April 6-12

Okeechobee County Road Watch

Element Solutions: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

St. Joe: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Israeli strike on school-turned-shelter kills 23 as Arab mediators seek long-term Gaza truce

Belgian teenagers found with 5,000 ants to be sentenced in 2 weeks

Okeechobee Arrest Report

Boy saves cousin from drowning

Operation Blue Roof extended

MARC is set up at the library to help with disaster recovery

FWC addressing hundreds of vessels displaced by Hurricanes Helene and Milton