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July Blood Drives planned
The Blood Bus will be accepting blood donations at the following locations in the month of July: more
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Victory Baptist Church to host Vacation Bible School July 8-12
OKEECHOBEE – Victory Baptist Church will present a free “Stompers and Chompers” Vacation Bible School, July 8-12 from 6 to 8 p.m. Kids ages 6-12 are invited for a DINO-mite time … more
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Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino to open in 2025
Construction of the new hotel and casino at Seminole Brighton Reservation is going well. more
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Okeechobee Junior Leaders graduate on June 27
The Okeechobee Junior Leaders Impact Presentations and Graduation Ceremony for group #2 more
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Photo by Richard Marion/Lake Okeechobee News
No July 4 fireworks show this year in Okeechobee
There will be no fireworks at the Ag Center this year. more
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The Veterans Parking spot in front of the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office has been repainted. [Photo courtesy OCSO]
UPDATED: Veterans' parking space repainted
A parking space in front of the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office, painted as a U.S. Flag, has brought mixed reactions. more
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Joe Ostavitz [Courtesy photo]
Legion hosts benefit for Joe Ostavitz
Joe has been out of work since August of 2023 and he has no health insurance. more
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BoatUS Foundation gives 4 boating tips for July Fourth
According to the nationwide TowBoatUS on-water towing fleet, the busiest time of the year... more
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WM provides tips to prevent garbage truck fires
In many neighborhoods, the smell of hot dogs and hamburgers grilling on backyard barbecues... more
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Pictures from the Okeechobee County Fair
OKEECHOBEE — The Okeechobee County Fair kicked off at the Okeechobee County Fairgrounds on March 12. The fair runs until March 17. more
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Registration opens for Great Florida Cattle Drive
Have you ever dreamed of driving cattle across the open range, sharing stories around a campfire and sleeping under the stars? more
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Photos from the Speckled Perch Parade and Festival
OKEECHOBEE -- The Speckled Perch Festival Parade traveled through downtown Okeechobe eon March 12 … more
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Sons of the American Revolution tour Pearce Lockett Estate
Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution toured the Edna Pearce Lockett Estate ... more
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Highlands County Heritage Festival celebrates area history
Visitors to the Highlands County Heritage Festival at the Edna Pearce Lockett Estate on the Kissimmee River lined up .. more
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Florida Cracker Trail Ride visits Edna Pearce Lockett Estate [Photo gallery]
The Florida Cracker Trail Ride stopped at the historic Edna Pearce Lockett Estate on the Kissimmee River on Feb. 18.   more
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Treasure Coast Food Bank receives grant from PNC Foundation for meals in Okeechobee
Treasure Coast Food Bank has received a $20,000 grant from the PNC Foundation to provide 160,000 meals. more
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Pictures from the polar plunge at Okeechobee KOA [Photo gallery]
After the heater for the adult pool went down at the Okeechobee KOA Resort, KOA managers Tammy and Marc Hollander decided to make the best out of a bad situation.On Jan. 9 the Okeechobee KOA held … more
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Fourth annual Adam Bryant Minimal Regatta sets sail [Video]
The fourth annual Adam Bryant Minimal Regatta was held at the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center on March 5. Particpants raced homemade boats against each other to help raise money for the training of … more
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