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Okeechobee man charged with sexually assaulting a child
An Okeechobee man was arrested recently after he was accused of sexually battering a child. more
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Man charged with aggravated battery on an elderly woman
After allegedly holding an elderly woman against her will, an Okeechobee man was arrested. more
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OCFR crews were up early to save a curious kitten from a dangerous situation.
Firefighters save curious kitten
Okeechobee County Fire Rescue crews were up with the sun last week... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Storyteller and Teaching Artist Carrie Sue Ayvar portrayed “Doc Anna” Darrow during the March meeting of the Okeechobee Fine Arts Society. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Storyteller shares history of 'Doc Anna'
Storyteller and Teaching Artist Carrie Sue Ayvar portrayed “Doc Anna” Darrow during the March meeting of the Okeechobee Fine Arts Society. more
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Petition to stop data center in Okeechobee reaches over 1,000 signatures
A petition created to stop the Okee-One data center in Okeechobee has reached over 1,000 signatures. more
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Rainclouds are visible in the distance in this photo taken from the pier at the Clif Betts Jr. Lakeside Recreation Area (aka Lock 7) in Okeechobee on April 2, 2026. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Direct rainfall keeps lake level at 12 feet
Direct rainfall into Lake Okeechobee is keeping the lake level around 12 feet above sea level, despite loss to evapotranspiration and releases east, west and south. more
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Gas prices continue to rise around Lake Okeechobee
Gas prices in Okeechobee County rose up to $4.29 per gallon on March 31, up from $3.99 on March 18, as prices continue to rise due to the war in Iran more
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Newspaper nominated for multiple Florida Press Association awards
Lake Okeechobee News has been announced as finalists in multiple categories at the 2026 Florida Press Association Florida Press Association (FPA) Weekly Newspaper Awards. more
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Florida Freedom PBR Team members will practice bull riding in the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center arena on July 3, starting at 10 a.m. Community members are invited to come out and watch the practice and meet the bull riders. [Photo courtesy Bull Stock Media]
PBR team to visit Okeechobee County
Members of the Florida Freedom Professional Bull Riding (PBR) Team will be in Okeechobee on July 3 at the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center. more
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Parks & Rec hosts Easter Egg Hunt
OKEECHOBEE -- Okeechobee County Parks & Recreation hosted an Easter Egg Hunt at the Darrell Enfinger Sports Complex on  Saturday, March 28. [Photos by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News] more
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The pier at the Clif Betts Jr. Lakeside Recreation Area (aka Lock 7) on Feb. 27, 2026. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Lake O dips below 12 feet
Lake Okeechobee was at 11.97 feet above sea level on March 27. more
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County meeting time adjusted to keep guns out of courthouse
OKEECHOBEE – Okeechobee County Commission meetings will technically start earlier in the future to give security a chance to ensure no spectators are armed. At the March 25 meeting of the … more
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County has contributed over $1 million to Economic Development Corporation
The Okeechobee Board of County Commissioners has contributed over $1 million to the OCEDC, made through a series... more
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On March 19, fans gathered at the BE stage in the main concert area of Sunshine Grove. [Photo by Ivan Meneses]
After initial traffic problems, 2026 OMF runs smoothly
OKEECHOBEE – The 2026 Okeechobee Music Festival attracted thousands of visitors to Okeechobee County, March 19-22. more
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Lisandra Fernandez (left) owner of Alaska Farms and yoga instructor Karina Passarell (right) led the popular Goat Yoga sessions at the 2026 Okeechobee Music Festival. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Music festival fun includes Goat Yoga
Set up a guided yoga session – and let a bunch of pygmy goats loose to wander, frolic and jump on those doing yoga. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Okeechobee Music Festival has three main stages as well as smaller stages throughout the venue. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
OMF founder has faith in the festival
"Success is falling nine times and getting up ten,” Jon Bon Jovi more
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OMF offers more than music
OKEECHOBEE – The Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival, which started Thursday, March 19 and continues through Sunday, March 22, features an impressive musical lineup. But the festival is so much … more
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Gas prices rise to $3.99 in Okeechobee
Gas prices in Okeechobee County started to hit $3.99 on March 18 and could soon be over the $4 mark as prices continue to rise due to the war in Iran. more
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Rodeo draws crowds to Cattlemen's Arena
Okeechobee Cowtown Rodeo was held March 14 and 15 at the Okeechobee Cattlemen’s Rodeo Arena on U.S. 441. more
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Speckled Perch Festival underway in Okeechobee
OKEECHOBEE -- The 2026 Speckled Perch Festival began on Saturday, March 14 with a parade in downtown Okeechobee. The festival in Flagler Park continues Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The … more
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