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OKEECHOBEE -- FWC biologists and Big Lake Teen Anglers teamed up to plant vegetation near the pier at the Clif Betts Jr. Lakeside Recreation Area (aka Lock 7) on June 20. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Area officials want to see action on Lake O cleanup
Drier weather conditions and a lower level for Lake Okeechobee bring the opportunity for projects to clean up the muck, and area officials want to see some action. more
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Worst case scenario: Lake could drop to 9.5 feet
How low will Lake Okeechobee go this dry season? more
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Woman reportedly danced across the highway and blamed singing for reckless driving
A Riviera Beach woman reportedly danced across the highway to perform roadside sobriety exercises and was later arrested and charged with DUI. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Community members strolled through Flagler Park on Dec. 2, enjoying holiday music and treats. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
More holiday decorations expected next week in Flagler Park
More than 20 new lighting features will be added in Flagler Park from the Butterfly Garden to the Veterans Memorial. more
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Man threatens to shoot neighbor's birds
An Okeechobee man called law enforcement after his neighbor reportedly threatened to shoot the man’s birds. more
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Driver charged with DUI after reportedly driving while sleeping
An off-duty law enforcement officer from the Palm Beach County Community Policing Unit called Okeechobee dispatch... more
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Grocery prices hit record high for families
According to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Urban Institute, grocery prices for an average family of four have risen to record highs this year. more
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2018 FPL Reactive Smart Grid Commercial in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on December 9, 2018.
Florida regulators approve FPL rate hike for 2026
Florida Power & Light (FPL) customers will see their electric bills increase starting in January after the state's Public Service Commission approved a $7 billion rate hike. more
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Man found hanging from bridge charged with drug possession
After a woman spotted a man throwing his fishing pole around and hanging off a bridge, she called 911. more
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Bar-B-Ranch [Photo by Lauren Yoho]
More land added to Florida Wildlife Corridor
TALLAHASSEE  –  On Sept. 30, the Florida Governor and Cabinet took a major step forward for conservation by approving funding to permanently protect 22,183 acres … more
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Recently murdered man's home burglarized by 'friends'
Three individuals were arrested after allegedly breaking into the home of a recently murdered man in Okeechobee County. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Wes Williamson (left) was honored with a special award at the 2025 Okeechobee Farm City Week luncheon: "In honor of your dedicated service to agriculture in the Okeechobee Community." The award was presented by John Williamson (right), representing the Florida Cattlemen's Association. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Farm City Week Luncheon honors Wes Williamson
OKEECHOBEE – Okeechobee’s Farm City Week Luncheon, held Nov. 21 at the Okeechobee KOA, included the presentation of a special award to Wes Williamson. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Wes Williamson (left) was honored with a special award at the 2025 Okeechobee Farm City Week luncheon: "In honor of your dedicated service to agriculture in the Okeechobee Community." The award was presented by John Williamson (right), representing the Florida Cattlemen's Association. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Farm City message: History, faith and today
The guest speaker at Okeechobee’s Farm City Week Luncheon said he wasn’t going to talk about farming. Instead, Woody Larson said he wanted.... more
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OMF reveals second wave of artists for 2026 festival.
The Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival revealed the second wave of artists on their 2026 lineup. The new and final wave of artists revealed include... more
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House advances Epstein Files Transparency Act
On Nov. 18 the U.S. House of Representatives voted on the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a bipartisan bill... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- On Nov. 15, 2019 a group of anglers staged a prrotest at a Lake Okeechobee boat ramp. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
FWC responds to questions about canal spraying
OKEECHOBEE –  Over the past two months, the Lake Okeechobee News has published a series of articles about the use of chemical herbicides to combat invasive aquatic plants. The article … more
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Water hyacinth are an invasive plant.
Does herbicide spraying impact drinking water?
OUA customers have a personal interest in the use of chemical herbicides on plants in Lake Okeechobee. The main water intake is west of the “Lock 7” pier. more
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FDOT proposes narrowing traffic lanes, adding medians on part of SR 70 West
A Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) plan to improve safety on a portion of State Road 70 West could create other problems. more
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Look for these pink boxes to make your donations to help the homeless.
Okeechobee resident partners with others to help the homeless in our community
Okeechobee resident Kerri Schlicker has opened a door for community members to give to those less fortunate than themselves. more
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Treasure Coast Geocaching Club members host an annual event to help clean up Taylor Creek. [Photo courtesy Al Cole]
Geocaching club plans Taylor Creek cleanup day
OKEECHOBEE – The Treasure Coast Geocaching Club plans to clean up Taylor Creek on Dec. 14. The public is invited to come and help! more
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