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The Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in gathering additional information regarding the movements of homicide suspect Earl Douglas Wadlington III prior to his arrest.
OCSO requests help with Baker homicide investigation
The Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in gathering additional information regarding the movements of homicide suspect Earl Douglas … more
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Okeechobee schools announce administrative changes
Okeechobee County Schools has announced several administrative leadership assignments, effective Oct. 19, 2026, as part of the district's continued commitment to student achievement, … more
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Murder suspect arrested in Indian River County
In a joint news conference with Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office, Indian River County Sheriff... more
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Change.org petition protests planned 199-home development
At their Oct. 8 meeting, the Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners approved rezoning of a 74-acre Wolff Farms property where a 199-home ... more
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Teen charged with grand theft auto
A 15-year-old was arrested recently after allegedly stealing a truck. more
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The OHS Brahman Band earned the second highest score overall at the FFCC Outdoor competition on Oct. 10. [Photo courtesy Brahman Band]
Brahman Band earns second overall at FFCC
The Okeechobee High School Brahman Band finished with the second-highest score of the day at the FFCC Outdoor competition at Martin County High School in Stuart on Oct. 10. more
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Brahman receivers line up in a bunch formation. [Photo by Richard Marion/Lake Okeechobee News]
Brahmans dominate Bulldogs 26-8 on the road
The Okeechobee Brahmans dominated DeSoto County Bulldogs on Oct. 9, winning 26-8 on the road and improving to 3-5 on the season. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- The Okeechobee community celebration of Martin Luther King Day on Jan. 19, 2026 started with a march from Willie Alderman Baseball Field to Flagler Park. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Martin Luther King Jr. parade planned for January
During its Oct. 6 meeting, the Okeechobee City Council voted to approve a Martin Luther King Jr. parade to be held on Saturday, January 16, 2027, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. The … more
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Man gets three months in jail after dog found paralyzed by BB
In August, an Okeechobee man was sentenced to three months in county jail followed by... more
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Man sentenced to 24 years in child porn case
An Okeechobee man was sentenced to 24 years and six months in state prison after he entered a no-contest plea to 14 counts of possession of child pornography on Sept. 17. more
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County working with FDOT for traffic light at SR 70 and N.E. 128th Avenue
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) did an additional field review and is moving forward with plans to adding a traffic signal ... more
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Rezoning approved for proposed development on SW 28th
At their Oct. 8 meeting, Okeechobee County Commissioners heard concerns from residents who live near the site... more
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Alleged hit-and-run driver subject to immigration investigation
Deputy Devon Satallante was dispatched to the intersection of Northeast 128th Avenue and State Road 70 East last week regarding a hit-and-run. more
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Teen hit by car: gets right back up
After being hit by a car, a teenage girl got up and walked back inside her home while the car that hit her drove away. more
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Football around the lake this week: Oct. 9
Moore Haven was the only area team to win last weekend, and the Terriers did it in a big way with a 60-6 road rout. Okeechobee nearly pulled off .... more
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Prank caller says he is going to kill his parents
Deputies were dispatched to a home on Southeast 38th Trail after a 911 call that was later determined to be a prank. more
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Bullets fired after housewarming party
An Okeechobee woman claimed a firearm was brandished and used after her housewarming party recently. more
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Lake Okeechobee, Sept. 17, 2026 [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Lake Okeechobee level above 12 feet
Following months of drought, with Lake Okeechobee’s level at or below 11 feet, the lake is starting to rise. The Big O topped 12 feet above sea level on Oct. 3. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- The Okeechobee High School marching band wore shirts emblazoned with "Love Like Luis" in the Labor Day parade in downtown Okeechobee. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Brahman band reminds all: 'Love like Luis'
Okeechobee lost a beloved member of the community last month when Luis Rivera was killed in a car crash. more
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Pictures from the Okeechobee High School Homecoming parade
OKEECHOBEE-Students from Okeechobee High School took part in the Homecoming parade in Okeechobee on Oct. 1. more
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