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Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida launches 17th Annual Cookies for the Military Program

For the 17th consecutive year, Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida has launched its Cookies for the Military program...
Darius J. on The Voice

Darius J., of Pahokee, on NBC's The Voice

Darius J., 35, of Pahokee, has 90,000 followers on Tik Tok and more than 1 million “likes.”

USPS and U.S. Postal Inspection Service warn public about romance scams

With Valentine’s Day approaching, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service...
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Lake levels
14.05 feet
Last year: 16.37 feet
Depth given in feet above sea level.
Human Interest
Four little girls were treated to the opportunity to be “Queen for a Day” yesterday.
Okeechobee’s second annual Night to Shine took place on Feb. 7 at First Baptist Church of Okeechobee.
A foggy morning on Lake Okeechobee doesn't even slow the avid fishermen down. A foggy morning on Lake Okeechobee doesn't even slow the avid fishermen down.
Schools
The Weatherstem system features high-resolution cameras, lightning detection, heat-level monitoring, and real-time radar information.
On Friday, Feb. 7, South Elementary School hosted its Third Annual Football Friday.
On Thursday, Feb. 6, third graders from Central Elementary School had an amazing...
Wildlife & Environment
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, (Corps) is preparing an integrated...
In a groundbreaking study, University of Florida scientists statistically analyzed large amounts of data...
Government
OKEECHOBEE -- The Okeechobee County  Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will meet on Feb. 18 at 1700 NW. Ninth Avenue, Suite A at 9 a.m. There are 15 new cases, five old cases and three …
Mayor Dowling Watford proclaims February 16 through February 22, 2025, as Engineers’ Week.
During the Feb. 4 Okeechobee City Council meeting, they discussed ordinances regarding setting park hours...
Police/Fire
The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges...
“Okeechobee Walmart should be ashamed!! An employee spit on someone today for wearing a Trump shirt...
Opinion
Flu cases continue to spike throughout Florida with recent UnitedHealthcare data showing the spread of flu...
Across the country, young people are dropping out of organized sports.
A friend in Chicago once shared a fascinating story – the day of his greatest crisis, when he almost ended his life.
Hurricane News
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has placed tarps on more than 7,100 homes damaged by Hurricanes Helene and Milton...
Operation Blue Roof is a priority mission managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the Federal Emergency...
Veterans

Local non-profit to rededicate helicopter at Memorial Day ceremony

Thank You for Your Service, Inc., a dedicated non-profit organization supporting local veterans,...

Helicopter to be returned home soon

The Veteran’s Park helicopter is being restored and will be home soon.
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Agriculture
Trust in scientific experts – even more than understanding their work – is the strongest predictor of support...
You can taste them now – sweet, succulent strawberries. February and March mark the peak time...
The ongoing outbreak of “bird flu” has spread widely across both wild bird populations and commercial poultry operations …
Health

Hospital employees wear red to raise awareness for heart disease

Friday was National #WearRedDay ! At HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital and our larger HCA Healthcare network...

FDOH and DCF offer new parenting resources

On Feb. 4, the Florida Department of Health and Department of Children and Families announced additional...

UF/IFAS researchers take step toward creating Salmonella vaccine

Salmonella might seem like a mild inconvenience to some, but for sensitive groups, it can prove dangerous or deadly.

Nutrition labels meant to promote healthy eating could discourage purchases

Some food labels designed to nudge Americans toward healthier food choices can have the opposite effect...
Business
Join the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for upcoming public meetings in the next three weeks.
Bluedorn brings over eight years of digital marketing and client services leadership experience to IRSC.
Indian River State College (IRSC) announces the opening of a new passport processing facility...
Traffic & Road Work

AAA: Florida gas prices are 10 cents more than last week

After rising 17 cents last week, Florida gas prices declined 5 cents through the weekend.

Okeechobee County Road Watch Report for week of Feb. 9-15

US 441 at NE 50th Drive (Hillard Road): (Permit project) Crews are constructing a temporary road connection to rebuild Hillard Road....

Should I stay or should I go? The fear factor behind hit-and-run crashes

Each year in February, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and our...

AAA: Florida gas prices are 15 cents less than last week

Pump prices continue to pinball, this time falling in Floridians’ favor. Florida gas prices declined 15 cents...
State

Florida state Sen. Geraldine Thompson dies at 76 after complications from knee replacement surgery

Family members say Florida state Sen. Geraldine Thompson has died following complications from knee replacement surgery. She was 76. The Orlando-area Democrat had served in the Florida Legislature …

State Department halts plan to buy $400M worth of armored vehicles from Musk's Tesla

The State Department had been in talks with Elon Musk’s Tesla company to buy armored electric vehicles, but the plans have been put on hold by the Trump administration after reports emerged about a …
National & World

AP PHOTOS: Older women in Nepal are learning how to read and write

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Sushila Gautam, 77, checks her smartwatch, a gift from her son living in the United States, to see if she should leave for her reading and writing lessons. “At home, I …

DeSantis signs sweeping immigration bills after a feud with Florida Republicans

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a package of sweeping immigration bills. This will help settle his feud with Republican state leaders over how to best implement President Donald Trump’s …
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