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Eastern Ribbon Snake. (Photo by Cat Wofford, UF/UFAS)
Woman claims boyfriend responsible for maggots in bed
Three deputies responded to a home on Southeast 80 th Avenue over the weekend regarding the report of maggots in a bed. more
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Woman finds photo of herself with words, 'I see you' written on back
In what some would consider a terrifying event; a local woman found a photo of herself and a note on her vehicle last week. more
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Seminoles share culture and history
OKEECHOBEE – Seminole Tribe members joined the Great Florida Cattle Drive on Jan. 29 to share some of their culture and history and make some new friends. Wendy Riley, who wore a heavy … more
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OCSO warns citizens of phone scam involving bitcoins
The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about phone scams in which criminals impersonate law enforcement officers in an attempt to extort money. In a recent … more
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New Report Gives Florida Poor Grades for Efforts to Prevent Tobacco Use
According to the American Lung Association’s  24th annual “State of Tobacco Control” report , released today, Florida’s grades show the state … more
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Man finds savings bonds in comic books and turns them over to OCSO
An Okeechobee man received an unexpected bonus after purchasing comic books from a storage unit sale. more
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Cattle drive participants wake up to frost on the horses
Great Florida Cattle Drive participants braved a cold night again on Jan. 27 and temperatures dipped below freezing. more
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Bluegrass Band performs at Cattle Drive dinner
Ian Lane and Southern Flavor played at the Wednesday night dinner at the Great Florida Cattle Drive. Left to right are Alton Padgett, Tippen Padgett, Ian Lane and Keith Bass. They will perform at the … more
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Pregnancy Center attends March for Life 2026
Staff and volunteers from the Pregnancy Center of Okeechobee attended the March for Life in Washington DC on Jan. 23. more
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Photos from the Great Florida Cattle Drive, Jan. 28
On Jan. 28, Great Florida Cattle Drive participants woke up to find frost on their tents and frost on their horses. The sun came out and by mid-day, temperatures were in the 60s. … more
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Many horses are nervous around covered wagons. They may be unfamiliar with mules used to pull a wagon. The noises a wagon makes or the flapping of canvas may spook them. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Cattle drive helps riders train horses
Horses and wagons don't always mix well. On the Great Florida Cattle Drive, Jan. 26-31,  riders took turns following the wagons. more
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Cattle drive honors ‘A Land Remembered”
The Great Florida Cattle Drive, Jan, 26-31 re-enacts part of a cattle drive from the novel “A Land Remembered.” more
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Cold weather makes us more aware of the homeless community and their needs
Cold weather always seems to bring the homeless situation to the front of everyone’s mind. In Okeechobee, the homeless population ... more
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Teen arrested after allegedly assaulting grandmother
Law enforcement officers responded to a home last week after a 911 call regarding sexual battery. more
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Okeechobee County issues cold weather advisory
Okeechobee County is expecting unusually cold temperatures in the coming days. Please take the following... more
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Fugitive was stopped with PIT maneuver.
Fugitive stopped with PIT maneuver
On Saturday morning, Jan. 24, Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office deputies observed a small passenger vehicle ... more
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OKEECHOBEE — One of Okeechobee's most well-known Special Olympic athletes, Carol Marker has read to ESE classes in Okeechobee schools across the county for 4 years now, spreading the word of Inclusion. As an Athlete leader for Special Olympics Florida Carol is encouraged to give back to her community. One of the ways she does this is by participating in Literacy Week and reading to ESE classes. It’s important to her because some of the classrooms she goes into are ones that she attended as a student in Okeechobee.
Special Olympian dedicates time to read to children in ESE classes
One of Okeechobee's most well-known Special Olympic athletes, Carol Marker has read to ESE classes .... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Okeechobee Fire Rescue let kids direct a stream of water to knock rubber ducks off a rack at the Okeechobee Health & Safety Expo on Jan. 27, 2026
2026 Health and Safety Expo to be held this weekend, Jan. 31.
OKEECHOBEE — The 2026 Health and Safety Expo and Touch a Truck are this weekend! more
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The Cape Sable seaside sparrow is an endangered species found in the Everglades. [Photo by Lori Oberhofter, National Park Service]
CERP: 'We're saving ourselves'
The South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force Jan. 23 meeting reviewed updates to the Integrated Delivery Schedule for the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan. more
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The Cape Sable seaside sparrow is an endangered species found in the Everglades. [Photo by Lori Oberhofter, National Park Service]
CERP: 'We're saving ourselves'
The South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force Jan. 23 meeting reviewed updates to the Integrated Delivery Schedule for the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan. more
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