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April 26 marks National Kids and Pets Day

National Kids and Pets Day is an opportunity to celebrate the love we share with our children and their furry friends.

Join OMA in observing Day of Prayer

The Okeechobee Ministerial Association (OMA) will lead the 2025 National Day of Prayer Observance on Thursday, May 1...

Safely dispose of unneeded medication

The Drug Enforcement Administration will host its 28th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday, April 26...
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Lake levels
14.39 feet
Last year: 14.31 feet
Depth given in feet above sea level.
Human Interest
On Monday, April 21, a disturbing post was made on the Facebook page, Okeechobee Speak Out.
April is National Autism Awareness Month, and who better to discuss autism than the parents of an autistic child?
After a serious car accident in front of Popeye’s last week, little Lucy disappeared.
Schools
IRSC Public Media announces the opening of its new broadcasting studio at the Williamson Center on Indian River State College’s...
Indian River State College (IRSC) celebrated the achievements of its student scientists...
The Okeechobee County School Board proudly dedicated the new Career and Technical Education (CTE) Building....
Wildlife & Environment
FWC is holding a series of virtual public meetings to collect feedback directly from Florida residents on proposed changes...
A new University of Florida study tracking more than 5 million trees over nearly three decades reveals
Government
A proposed expansion of the Lazy 7 Rural Activity Center boundaries would allow more housing on 150 acres on the west side of SW 87th Terrace.
OKEECHOBEE – “Care – Lead – Inspire – Repeat” is the theme for National Nurses Week.
New tools and fact sheet offered to help customers determine expected delivery times Refinements will occur in two phases: April 1 and July 1 Refinements estimated to save USPS at …
Police/Fire
You can only obtain a REAL ID in person at your local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office.
On Wednesday, April 23, 2025, the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office was notified of a shooting that occurred near the Qual Acres Subdivision ...
Opinion
Here’s a way for Trumpsters to show they are actually serious about reducing the national debt.
Affordable housing for seniors in Florida is a significant challenge, with approximately 12% of seniors living below the poverty line...
AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor answers questions about Social Security.
Hurricane News
FEMA has opened Disaster Recovery Centers in Glades, Okeechobee and Palm Beach counties …
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has placed tarps on more than 7,100 homes damaged by Hurricanes Helene and Milton...
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
With Cinco de Mayo approaching, now’s the time to dig into guacamole and even plant the tree...
Behind every fresh head of lettuce and pepper on your plate, there’s a team of scientists working tirelessly...
A newly published UF/IFAS report reveals significant knowledge gaps about fertilizer among Floridians ...
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...
Business
Join the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for upcoming public meetings in the next three weeks.
A meeting of the Gopher Tortoise Technical Assistance Group will be held virtually on Friday, April 25...
Florida gas prices declined 11 cents last week. The state average was $3.00 per gallon on Sunday.
Traffic & Road Work

Okeechobee County Road Watch Report for week of April 27 - May 3

The following column is the Road Watch report for Okeechobee County for the week beginning Sunday, April 27...

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...
State

3 House Republicans from Florida with Cuban roots carefully navigate Trump's immigration policies

Three House Republicans from Florida with Cuban roots are carefully navigating President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. Democrats are targeting at least one of these lawmakers, zeroing in on …

A bomb threat prompted a plane evacuation at a Florida airport. No explosives were found

Officials say bomb threat note found on a plane at a Florida airport prompted the evacuation of the aircraft and a temporary closure. No explosives were found. The Federal Aviation Administration …
National & World

AP News Summary at 3:19 a.m. EDT

Thousands rush to St. Peter's Square for Pope Francis' funeral, a ceremony he helped reimagine VATICAN CITY (AP) — Tens of thousands of people are pouring into St. Peter’s Square for Pope …

AP Trending SummaryBrief at 3:01 a.m. EDT

Virginia Giuffre, who accused Britain's Prince Andrew in Epstein sex trafficking scandal, has died Virginia Giuffre, who accused Britain’s Prince Andrew and other influential men of sexually …
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