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Coquina Water Control District to host meeting

The Coquina Water Control District, 17429 NW 242nd St, will hold a policy and procedure workshop meeting...

Okeechobee residents enjoy Labor Day Parade

Okeechobee residents gathered in Flager Park on Sept. 2 for the annual Labor Day Parade and Festival …

Car seat checkup planned

On Sept. 21, Kids Safe of the Treasure Coast will host a Car Seat Check Up Event, at the Okeechobee County Health …

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Lake Okeechobee
USACE changes date to Oct. 4 for public meeting on the Central Everglades Planning Project
USACE hosts public meeting on the Central Everglades Planning Project
Lake continues to rise due to heavy rainfall

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Human Interest
A recent study shows social media influencers are more important than previously thought when it comes to getting out vital information in a crisis.
The loss of a loved one is always difficult, but the experience can be made better or worse depending on the people around you.
Born just weeks apart and now living on the same street in Seminole Cove, two Okeechobee residents turn 100 this month.

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Schools
Indian River State College (IRSC) held a series of events to commemorate the heroes and victims of the...
The School of Nursing at Indian River State College invites prospective students and interested community members...
At the Okeechobee County School Board meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 10, Okeechobee County School District...

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Wildlife & Environment
The effective control of invasive plants is an important part of the South Florida Water Management District’s (SFWMD) …
Improving the health of Lake Okeechobee was among the priorities discussed at the Sept. 6 meeting ...

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Government
Okeechobee pilot was surprised and disappointed Saturday when he was denied access to the airport...
If you moved or did not vote in the past two elections, you may need to update your voter registration ...
On Aug. 27 Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Benjamin Butler and Carlos “Charlie” Martinez to the SFWMD Governing Board ...

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Police/Fire
Okeechobee County Leadership Cadets went to Orlando for the Florida Sheriff’s Explorer Association Conference.   During the conference, …
The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges...

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Opinion
On average, healthcare costs for patients with a chronic condition are five times higher than for those without one
On average, healthcare costs for patients with a chronic condition are five times higher than for those...
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy warns that today’s youth mental health crisis is the “defining public health issue of our time.”

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Hurricane News
Preparing for a natural disaster can be overwhelming, with many critical details to address. …
Okeechobee County emergency officials are continuing to monitor Tropical Depression 4

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Veterans

Helicopter to be raised on pedestal

After multiple instances of vandalism to the helicopter in Veteran’s Park, the city council has agreed the helicopter will be raised on some type of pedestal.

American Legion installs new officers

American Legion Post 64 held a ceremony July 1 to welcome new officers.

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Agriculture
Lila Bishop and Lexi Bishop of the Okeechobee Osceola Middle FFA chapter in Okeechobee, FL, have been named...
A UF/IFAS study discovered new insights into how fruit detachment happens in muscadine grapes
University of Florida scientists have identified the root causes threatening the health and productivity of some of Florida’s most beloved tropical fruits:

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Health

Blood Roundup volunteers to meet

The Okeechobee Blood Roundup volunteers will meet on Thursday, Sept. 19, at 9:30 a.m., in Room 21 at the First Methodist Church ...   …

Don’t Wait! – Start Planning Medicare Coverage at 64

If you’re retiring soon or know someone who is, you’re not alone. In 2024, a record 4.1 million Americans are expected to...

HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital upgrades to Silver Award

People who live in rural communities live an average of three years fewer than urban counterparts...

September Blood Drives planned

The Blood Bus will be accepting blood donations at the following locations in the month of September:

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Business
Tri County Metals held its grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, September 6 at noon.
The summer travel season just came to an end and Floridians are already beginning to make travel plans...
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) invites you to attend a public meeting to discuss aquatic habitat...

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Traffic & Road Work

AAA: Oil prices plunge sparking a big drop in Florida gas prices

Florida gas prices are falling fast after a big drop in the crude oil market.

Okeechobee County Road Watch Report for week beginning

Road Watch report for Okeechobee County for the week of Sunday, April 7. Motorists are reminded...

FDOT accepting comments on SR 710 Extension plan

Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has announced the opportunity for a public hearing about the SR 710 Extension project.

Drowsy driving is impaired driving - recognize the signs, save a life

On Tuesday, Sept. 3, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and its division of...

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State

Billionaire's spacewalk with SpaceX delayed several hours hundreds of miles above Earth

A billionaire will have to wait a little longer to perform the first private spacewalk. SpaceX delayed Thursday's spacewalk by at least three hours. No explanation was immediately available. Tech …

Democrats claiming Florida Senate seat is in play haven't put money behind the effort to make it so

Florida Democrats have been boldly proclaiming that Florida is in play for this year's November elections, but their campaign spending hasn't matched those claims. In the state's U.S. Senate race, …

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National & World

How a traveling 'health train' has become an essential source of free care in South Africa

A passenger train in South Africa has been transformed into a mobile health facility. It circulates throughout the country for much of the year, providing medical attention to the sick, young and old …

Vietnam death toll climbs to 197 as typhoon's aftermath brings flash floods and landslides

Nearly 200 people have died in Vietnam in the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi and more than 125 are missing as flash floods and landslides take their toll. Vietnam’s VNExpress newspaper reported Thursday …

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