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Lottery reminds players to 'gift responsibly' this holiday season

This holiday season, as friends and families across Florida gather to celebrate and exchange gifts...
OKEECHOBEE — Our Village Okeechobee has numbered the shelves in their food pantry to indicate how many items a person can take from each shelf.

Community organizations help feed area residents

OKEECHOBEE -- Community organizations are stepping up to help feed Okeechobee area residents who are struggling with food costs. 
OKEECHOBEE -- Florida Trophy Gators went down the rabbit hole into an Alice in Wonderland theme for Halloween. [Photo courtesy Florida Trophy Gators]

Florida Trophy Gators enjoy Halloween

OKEECHOBEE -- Florida Trophy Gators went down the rabbit hole into an Alice in Wonderland theme for Halloween. [Photo courtesy Florida Trophy Gators]

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Lake Okeechobee
Residents who live on canals oppose herbicide spraying
Lake Hicpochee Project to benefit Caloosahatchee River
FWC uses GPS to track spraying contractors

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A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly between 1pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 5 … Get the full forecast
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Human Interest
After seeing a unique craft on TikTok, a local woman decided to try her hand at it.
Treasure Island Laundry is offering the community a chance to come in and wash and dry their clothes, bedding, etc. completely free of charge on October 11.
An Okeechobee homeschool mom is teaming up with a Stuart mom to raise funds to supply...

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Schools
Students at North Elementary School wrapped up Red Ribbon with in spooktacular style on Friday, Oct. 31...
The week of Oct. 27 was a busy week for students at Yearling Middle School.
Mrs. Carrier’s students took an official oath to become math surgeons.

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Wildlife & Environment
Join the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for upcoming public meetings in the next few weeks.
The golden oyster mushroom, with bright yellow pillowy caps, are a popular buy that are sold...

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Government
Florida Department of Children and Families (Department) announced the launch of the Statewide Youth Advisory Board...
Amid the ongoing government shutdown, the Florida Department of Children and Families has announced that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will not go out …
OKEECHOBEE – October is National Disability Employment Month in Okeechobee County.

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Police/Fire
The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges…
The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) continues its annual efforts to protect Florida’s communities by conducting...

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Opinion
AMAC Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor answers questions about Social Security.
Imagine ordering your favorite entree at the neighborhood restaurant you’ve gone to for years.
Congress has handed hospital giants a new line of taxpayer-funded credit. This summer, Congress included a $50 billion...

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Hurricane News
Hurricane season is part of life in Florida, but the damage isn’t limited to roofs and windows.
The American Red Cross South Florida Region is encouraging everyone to take critical actions during National...

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Veterans

Serviceman receives long-awaited recognition

Petty Officer Lonnie Jones White’s life ended much as it began, heroically. Lonnie was born and raised in Okeechobee and graduated from Okeechobee High School in 1976. White …

Accusations raised about helicopter engine

Recently, a Facebook user posted on The Scoup asking where the engine from the Veteran’s Park helicopter went.

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Agriculture
DAYTONA BEACH – Okeechobee’s Woody Larson was named 2026 Farmer of the Year by Florida Farm Bureau on Oct. 28 during the annual Florida Farm Bureau Convention.
Greening disease has devastated the citrus crop in Florida, but University of Florida scientists are using genes from another plant...
The University of Florida just made plant pathology history.

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Health

Florida among worst in nation for untreated lung cancer cases

On Nov. 5, the American Lung Association in Florida released the 2025 “State of Lung Cancer” report...

Planned Parenthood launches syphilis care, offers rapid testing throughout Florida

This month, Planned Parenthood of Florida continued to build on their promise of a “Bigger. Better. Bolder.” future...

DOH-Okeechobee recognizes National Diabetes Awareness Month

The Florida Department of Health in Okeechobee County (DOH-Okeechobee) emphasizes the importance of diabetes...

Cancer patients face steep health premium increases

Open enrollment for The Health Insurance Marketplace begins Saturday, Nov. 1, and because Congress still has not...

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Business
DAYTONA BEACH -- Gilbert Ford of Okeechobee has been named the Florida Farm Bureau Federation Member Benefit Partner of the Year. This announcement was made at the …
OKEECHOBEE – Okeechobee County is the site of WM’s first renewable natural gas (RNG) facility in Florida.
The FWC will meet in person Nov. 5-6 at Palm Beach State College, Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center ...

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Traffic & Road Work

AAA: Florida gas prices rise 10 cents; the state average remains below $3 a gallon

Florida gas prices rose 11 cents last week, yet the state average remains less than $3 a gallon.

Okeechobee County Road Watch Report for week of Nov. 2-8

The following column is the Road Watch report for Okeechobee County for the week beginning Sunday, Nov. 2...

AAA: Florida gas prices are slightly higher than last week

Florida gas prices continue to fluctuate, but remain low compared to the rest of the year.

Okeechobee County Road Watch Report for week of Oct. 19-25

The following column is the Road Watch report for Okeechobee County for the week beginning Sunday, Oct. 19...

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State

Jabil: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

ST PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — ST PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Jabil Inc. (JBL) on Thursday reported fiscal fourth-quarter net income of $218 million. On a per-share basis, the St Petersburg, …

Tropical Storm Humberto has formed in the Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center says

Tropical Storm Humberto has formed in the Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center says.

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National & World

AP News Summary at 12:07 a.m. EDT

1 detainee killed and 2 others critically injured in Dallas ICE facility, Homeland Security says DALLAS (AP) — Authorities say a shooter with a rifle opened fire from a roof onto a U.S. …

What to know about the international flotilla seeking to break Israel's blockade of Gaza

Spain and Italy have said they are sending navy ships to where a flotilla of dozens of boats carrying activists seeking to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza is sailing. The activists said they were …

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