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Two found asleep in truck in the middle of Parrott Avenue
Earlier this month, an Okeechobee County detective came across a pickup truck stopped in the middle of the road with two adult men asleep inside. more
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Okeechobee teen killed in 3-vehicle collision
An 18-year-old Okeechobee man was killed in a three-vehicle accident on State Road 70 East on Friday night, Feb. 6 at approximately 10:15 p.m. more
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Staff planting native eelgrass in 2025. {Photo by Alyssa Jordan/FWC]
Low lake level brings more planting, muck removal and controlled burns
SFWMD and FWC will take advantage of the low water level in Lake Okeechobee to improve the Lake Okeechobee ecology. more
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LAKE OKEECHOBEE -- The Green Mach 1 sits on a barge on Lake Okeechobee, turning harvested aquatic plants into a slurry which is pumped over the dike to to a pasture 5 miles away. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Six different companies to try to clean Lake O
Six different companies will remove nutrients from Lake Okeechobee this summer as part of a $20 million plan to improve the ecology of the big lake. more
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Lower lake levels over the summer helped the Lake Okeechobee ecology. The lake was below 12 feet long enough for sunlight to penetrate the water and encourage new submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) to sprout. SAV is the lake's filter system and provides habitat for fish. For the story, see page X. [Photo courtesy SFWMD]
Worst case scenario: Lake O could drop to 9.5 feet
Lake Okeechobee was at 12.67 feet above sea level on Feb. 6, and is expected to keep dropping until the wet season starts. During the Feb. 6 media briefing, Col. Brandon Bowman, commander of the … more
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Plumber accused of sneaking contraband into prison
A plumber was arrested recently after he was accused of smuggling contraband into the Okeechobee Correctional Institution. more
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Adults accused of providing alcohol and marijuana to juveniles
OCSO is investigating an incident involving two individuals following allegations of providing alcohol and marijuana to juvenile students associated with the … more
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Quinceañera interrupted when uninvited individuals brandish gun
A quinceañera was interrupted when three uninvited individuals showed up and caused a disturbance. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Some participants in the Great Florida Cattle Drive, held Jan. 26-31 in Osceola and Okeechobee Counties, rode mustangs. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Mustangs ridden on cattle drive
OKEECHOBEE – Some riders on the Great Florida Cattle Drive brought horses with their own wild history. more
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Lake Okeechobee Council forming
FWC is moving forward to form a Lake Okeechobee Council that will focus on improving the health of the big lake’s ecology. more
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Cattle drive is over ... but the story continues
“We have great story to tell,” said Travis Brown, who was the Cow Boss for the drive. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- A Huey helicopter was installed in the Veterans Memorial portion of Flagler Park on Feb. 4. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Huey helicopter installed at memorial
"Every morning when you looked up, you hoped you saw a Huey. You prayed to God you saw a Huey, because you had support. more
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Members of the 90-91 OHS basketball team hold the banner with their accomplishments of their historic season. [Photo courtesy Carey Pung]
90-91 Brahman basketball team reunited at OHS gym
The 1990-91 Okeechobee High School basketball team was recognized at OHS before Okeechobee’s game against Sebastian River on Jan. 26. more
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Two arrested and charged with burglary with assault or battery
After two men forced open her front door and began pummeling her boyfriend, an Okeechobee woman called 911. more
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Woman charged after one dog dies and second is rushed to vet
A Glades County woman was arrested this week after an investigation into the abuse and death of her dogs. more
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Warm-water surprise boosts Emmanuel University’s Dunn & Mcguffin to Okeechobee win
After Peyton Dunn and Luke Mcguffin found a “magical spot” and grabbed the Day 1 lead in the Strike King Bassmaster College Series at Lake Okeechobee presented by Bass Pro Shops, … more
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'A Land Remembered' series to start filming soon
A television adaptation of “A Land Remembered,” by Patrick Smith will soon be in production. more
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FLHSMV announces driver license exams to be administered in English only
Today, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) announced that, beginning  Friday, February 6th , all driver license knowledge and skills … more
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Cold weather safety and excused absences
Due to the extremely cold temperatures predicted for Monday morning, Okeechobee County Schools is taking additional steps to ensure students remain safe. more
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