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Denise Whitehead
Whitehead selected to replace Ritter as city administrator upon his retirement
The Okeechobee City Council held a special meeting on Monday, May 11, to interview four candidates for the city administrator position. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Genesis Tijerina, 3, enjoyed having her face painted at the Gun Safety Awareness Event held May 9 at the Parrott Island outdoor venue. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Kids enjoy Gun Safety Awareness event
OKEECHOBEE – Parrott Island’s Outdoor Venue was the site of a Children’s Gun Safety Awareness Event on May 9. more
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Each year, the Okeechobee Special Olympic athletes are invited to enjoy a rodeo, complete with backstage/arena passes.
Special Athletes enjoy rodeo
Each year, Special Athletes of Okeechobee are invited to the Ag Civic Center to enjoy a rodeo, complete with behind-the-scenes passes.  more
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Lila Corbitt displays the seven ribbons she was awarded for her artwork entered into the FCAA Fine Arts Competition.
Young artist brings home multiple ribbons from Fine Arts Competition
A 12-year-old Okeechobee artist entered a fine arts competition last week and came away with ribbons for every visual art category she entered. more
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Hardee County youth cast in 'A Land Remembered'
A 12-year-old Hardee County youth will play Zech MacIvey in a film series of “A Land Remembered.” more
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Sheriff Noel E. Stpehen, Lt. Governor Jay Collins, Chief Deputy Michael Hazellief
Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office hosts Lt. Governor Jay Collins for Public Safety Discussions
The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office was honored to welcome Florida Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins today as part of his continued outreach efforts with law enforcement leaders … more
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OKEECHOBEE — Congratulations to Okeechobee on having three students place in the State Poster Contest! All three attend Okeechobee Christian Academy. • Ava Lamb – 2nd Place, Grades K–1 • Jet Schooley – 2nd Place, Grades 4–6 • Luke Streelman – 2nd Place, Grades 7–9
Three OCA students win poster contest
Congratulations to Okeechobee on having three students place in the State Poster Contest! All three attend Okeechobee Christian Academy. more
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The Lady Brahmans hold up their district championship trophy after defeating Jensen Beach. [Photo courtesy OHS Softball]
Lady Brahmans win softball district championship
OKEECHOBEE- The Okeechobee High School Lady Brahman softball team have secured a district championship with their dramatic extra innings win over the Jensen Beach ... … more
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OHS selects new coach to lead Brahman football team
Antwan Blatch will join the Brahmans as head football coach beginning with the 2026 season. more
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Kelley Sherman is still missing and considered endangered.
Do YOU know where Kelley is?
As we get ready to celebrate Mother’s Day with our own families, one Okeechobee mom has been missing for six long years. more
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Micahel La Mura recently published a book about his struggle to overcome addiction.
Former addict writes book based on his experience
After struggling with addiction for many years, an Okeechobee man not only overcame it but also wrote a book about it. more
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10 things to know about Love Bugs
They're back! South Florida drivers plagued by swarms of 'love bugs' more
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From the Archives: Pryor making name for himself at FSU
From the Okeechobee News archives: Florida State is learning what Okeechobee already knows. Lonnie Pryor is the real deal. more
James "Terry" McKay Jr. arrested on charges of grand theft and organized fraud.
Okeechobee man charged with organized fraud and grand theft
The Florida Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement (OALE) has wrapped up a long-term investigation into fraudulent business practices involving Big O Boats... more
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State declines to press charges in accidental shooting of child
The state will not be charging the parents of a child who accidentally shot himself earlier this year. more
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Teen accidentally shoots himself in mouth with BB gun
After a teen accidentally shot himself in the mouth, law enforcement was dispatched to investigate. more
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Okeechobee would change districts in new proposed congressional map
Okeechobee and Glades County would share a district with Indian River and parts of Orlando in new proposed congressional map. more
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Inaugural Autism Awareness Event was a huge success
My name is Jasmine Lattimore, and I hosted my first autism event here in Okeechobee... more
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Kevin Cutts seeking sentence review for 1995 murder in Okeechobee
Kevin Cutts was found guilty of killing 18-year-old Elizabeth Hatfield in Okeechobee back in 1995... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Okeechobee High School Junior ROTC presented a Color Guard in the Speckled Perch Festival Parade in downtown Okeechobee on March 14. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Okeechobee Main Street is Florida Main Street Program of the Month
On April 28 Secretary of State Cord Byrd announced that Okeechobee Main Street has been designated the April 2026 Florida Main Street Program of the Month. more
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