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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 levels
11.67 feet
Last year: 14.60 feet
Depth given in feet above sea level.
Human Interest
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.
When Ryan Cottor was eight months old, his parents learned he wasn’t just a late bloomer when it comes to motor skills.
Schools
The Okeechobee County School Board proudly dedicated the new Career and Technical Education (CTE) Building....
You may have heard that in January of this year President Trump rescinded a 2011 directive...
MOORE HAVEN – Would a four-day school week work better for the students, teachers and families in rural Glades County?
Wildlife & Environment
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 …
Range maps for diamondback terrapins – a type of vulnerable aquatic turtle species...
Government
The U.S. Postal Service to proudly unveil three individual commemorative stamps honoring the 250th anniversaries
Food trucks were back on the Okeechobee City Council’s agenda this week.
Because Finance Director India Riedel was unable to attend the April 15 Okeechobee City Council meeting...
Police/Fire
FWC is investigating the death of an Okeechobee man whose body was found floating in Taylor Creek on April 17.
The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges...
Opinion
AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor answers questions about Social Security.
News outlets obsess over shocking, high-profile crimes -- from murders to violent carjackings.
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.
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 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...
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 …
National & World

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

An overnight Israeli strike on a school-turned-shelter in Gaza City killed 23 people and set tents abalze. Arab mediators were meanwhile working on a proposal to end the war with Hamas that would …

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

Two Belgian teenagers who were found with thousands of ants valued at $9,200 and allegedly destined for European and Asian markets will be sentenced in two weeks. A Kenyan magistrate said Wednesday …
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