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Midnight noises in the attic disturb family
An Okeechobee man was arrested after getting stuck in the attic of his apartment and trying to get out through the neighbor’s ceiling. more
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Man accused of DUI and hit and run with children in the car
A 32-year-old Okeechobee man was arrested last week and charged with leaving the scene of an accident and three counts child neglect without great bodily harm. more
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Only 1% of Epstein files released despite passage of Epstein Transparency Act
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Department of Justice have only finished reviewing one percent of the Epstein Files for release. more
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HOLIDAY LIGHTS.OKEECHOBEE -- The trees in Flagler Park are wrapped in lights, ready for the holidays. More decorations will be unveiled and lit up during the CIty of Okeechobee's Tree Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 2. For more on holiday events, see page 4 [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Last weekend to enjoy holiday lights
OKEECHOBEE – This weekend is the last chance to enjoy the holiday lights in Flagler Park. more
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Deborah Manzo county administrator of Okeechobee.
County administrator to retire
A tearful Deborah Manzo announced her retirement from the position of Okeechobee County Administrator at the Jan. 8 meeting ... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- On April 16, Lake Okeechobee was 12 feet above sea level. This photo was taken at the pier at the Clif Betts Jr. Memorial Lakeside Recreation Area (Lock 7). [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Airboat launch area to be built at Lock 7
OKEECHOBEE – An airboat launch area is planned at the Clif Betts Jr. Lakeside Recreation Area (aka Lock 7). more
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OKEECHOBEE -- On Dec. 3, Xfinity and Comcast Business celebrated expansion to thousands of Okeechobee County homes. The celebration was held at Indian River State College. [Photo courtesy Xfinity/Comcast]
Comcast ready to connect more rural customers
OKEECHOBEE – Comcast/Xfinity is connecting more Okeechobee residents to high speed internet while others are anxiously waiting to connect. more
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Two accused of violating the Halo Law
The Halo law went into effect in 2025. This law makes it illegal to approach a first responder “with specified intent” after a warning. more
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Missing 2-year-old found safe and returned to parent
Okeechobee City Police dispatch received a call from a hysterical female advising that her nephew was missing. more
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Babysitter's son speaks out about poisoning of babies
When it comes to the guilt or innocence of Anna Adamo, the alleged baby poisoner, there are two camps, and they could not be farther apart. more
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Lake Placid teen arrested after allegedly throwing eggs at semi
A Lake Placid teen was arrested on Dec. 30 after he was accused of throwing eggs at other vehicles. more
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Charges dropped against one alleged shooter in attempted murder case
Three attempted second-degree murder charges against Drayton Billie were dropped in October. more
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WEST PALM BEACH -- Manatees gather at Manatee Lagoon, 6000 Flagler Drie, near the FPL powqer plant. Manatees experience cold stress when water temperatures drop below 68 degrees. When temperatures drop, they seek warm water near natural springs -- whiuch stay 70 degrees year round -- and near power plants. In 2025, FWC reported 628 manatee deaths. For the story, see page X. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Manatees at risk from cold, pollution and herbicides
Manatee deaths are on the rise again in Florida, according to data released by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). more
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Teen tased while running from deputies
A 15-year-old girl was arrested after allegedly punching her grandfather in the head. more
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Man hit by vehicle after confronting speeding driver
An Okeechobee man was hit by a car when he tried to stop speeding on the road where he lives. more
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Woman asleep in running vehicle charged with drug possession
An anonymous 911 caller told the dispatcher there was an unresponsive woman slumped over the wheel of her car outside a Family Dollar store this week. more
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Nearly naked man accused of urinating in Walmart parking lot
After he was allegedly found nearly naked and intoxicated in the Walmart parking lot, an Okeechobee man was arrested and charged with DUI. more
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Buddy Mills inducted into FFA Hall of Fame
 Florida FFA is pleased to announce the inductees for the 2026 Florida FFA Hall of Fame. The Florida FFA Hall of Fame began in 2007 to pay tribute to those outstanding individuals who have … more
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The Hungry Caterpillar was placed in the Butterfly Garden in hope that others would add on and see how long he would grow.
Rock painting is on the rise
Could rock painting be making a comeback? Two women are working hard to make this happen. Tabitha Crawford and Sursha Reyna began by starting a new Facebook Page called Chobee ROCKS. … more
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O.L. Raulerson to be inducted into FDLE Hall of Fame
Former Okeechobee County Sheriff O.L. Raulerson was chosen to be inducted into the Florida Law Enforcement Hall of Fame this week. more
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