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LaSala's Big "O" Dojo competed in September at an Orlando tournament bringing home just over 100 medals to Okeechobee. Students competed in many different divisions and shined all across the board. Three of LaSala's Big O Dojo black belts tested and are now also certified Black Belts in Moo Duk Kwan Taekwondo.
Students achieve black belts
LaSala's Big "O" Dojo competed in September at an Orlando tournament and brought home just over 100 medals. more
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Teen charged with possession of child porn and animal abuse
A 19-year-old Okeechobee man faces multiple felony charges following a months-long investigation into online accounts and digital files allegedly linked to illegal material involving … more
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Top 10 property owners pay about 30% of county taxes
Okeechobee’s top 10 property owners paid 30% of the county’s total property taxes in 2025, according to the Okeechobee County Financial Report ... more
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Clicking on link leads to fraudulent charges
It is so easy to become the victim of fraud these days. more
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The Lady Brahmans prepare to receive a serve. [Photo courtesy OHS]
Lady Brahmans sweep Glades Day for second time this season
The Okeechobee High School varsity Lady Brahman volleyball team made the trip to Belle Glade on Sept. 28 and left with a sweep of the Glades Day Lady Gators... more
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Walmart fire caused by electrical issue
On Sept. 28, at approximately 1:18 PM, Okeechobee City Police received a call reference possible fire in the meat section of Walmart... more
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Neighbors argue over lawn clippings
An Okeechobee County Sheriff’s deputy was dispatched regarding a neighbor trouble complaint after lawn clippings made their way into the wrong yard. more
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New Okeechobee County Schools logo.
School District Statement regarding bus video social media post
  Okeechobee County Schools understands the concern raised by recent social media posts regarding an alleged bullying incident on a school bus. OKEECHOBEE, FL – September 28, 2026 – Okeechobee County Schools understands the concern raised by recent social … more
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Okeechobee County Schools under 'Shelter in Place' order
Okeechobee County Schools are temporarilly under a Shelter in Place order after a concerning 911 call. Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office released this information on their Facebook page: … more
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Texas man arrested on Turnpike
After a report of a reckless driver on the Turnpike, a Texas man was arrested and charged with DUI. more
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Youths threaten to shoot up a business
Two minors were given a stern talking to after they threatened a local business recently. more
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Denise Whitehead
City Administrator introduces monthly staff report
City Administrator Denise Whitehead presented the August staff report to the Okeechobee City Council during its Sept. 21 meeting. Whitehead, who introduced monthly staff reports after … more
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[Photo by Richard Marion/Lake Okeechobee News]
Okeechobee Music Festival to take 2027 off as festivals face rising costs
The Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival is going quiet again. more
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Adam, Michelle, Reese and Rocco Cohen outside Skagway, Alaska on June 11, 2026.
Family visits 49 states in RV
The Cohen family has visited 49 of the 50 states in the United States, traveling as a family in their RV. more
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Chamber Leadership works to make wayfinding signs a reality on downtown streets
Okeechobee city council members agreed Sept. 21 to support development of a privately funded wayfinding-sign project... more
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Record diesel prices squeeze local school districts
Diesel fuel has become one of the most expensive line items school districts didn't plan for this year. The national average price of diesel reached a record$6.53 a gallon in September. more
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Man charged with threatening to shoot law enforcement officer
An Okeechobee man was arrested recently after allegedly threatening to shoot a deputy. more
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This is the final season for 11 members of the YMS volleyball team, who will be moving on to OHS next year. [Photo courtesy YMS Volleyball]
YMS volleyball secures big win over Clewiston on 8th Grade Night
The Yearling Middle School volleyball team celebrated their Eighth-Grade Night before their game against Clewiston and capped the night off with a victory. more
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School bus driver no longer employed and faces criminal charges
After a child complained of mistreatment by a school bus driver, his parents called the law. more
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City holds essay contest: 'If I were mayor'
The City of Okeechobee announced a contest for school-age children this week. According to City Administrator Denise Whitehead, the contest was the brainchild ... more
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