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Okeechobee woman charged with burglary
After allegedly sneaking into a man’s home while he was showering and stealing $60 from his wallet, an Okeechobee woman was arrested. more
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Man says he was speeding because he was late for work
A man told deputies he was running late for work after they pulled him over for allegedly driving 97mph in a 60mph zone. more
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Man with unnatural strength arrested
A 29-year-old man was arrested after allegedly running into traffic in an attempt to get away from the police. more
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The painting "Cracker Necktie" launched Hobby Campbell's career as an artist after it was featured on the cover of the Florida Cattlemen's Journal. [Courtesy image]
Local artist celebrates Okeechobee history and heritage
OKEECHOBEE -- Hobby Campbell’s success as an artist is connected to Okeechobee ranching and rodeos. more
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Chobee Clubhouse helps adults with mental health diagnoses. Pictured left to right are Manager/Director Stephanie Busbin, Reporter Cathy Womble, Culinary Manager Stacy Richards, and one of their regular members.
Chobee Clubhouse is here to help adults with mental health diagnoses
You may have seen the name on Facebook or on a sign somewhere in town, but do you know what Chobee Clubhouse is and who they serve? more
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Minors injured in ATV accident
Paramedics and deputies responded to Northeast 366th Trail after two 12-year-old girls were injured in an ATV accident. more
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Woman calls cops after man repossesses screens she did not pay for
When a customer did not pay him, the man who did the work went back and repossessed the screens he installed. more
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Alligator Hatching Festival underway at Gatorama
Watch baby alligators as they hatch at Gatorama’s Annual Hatching Festival. more
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Flock camera shot and destroyed
Earlier this week, Deputy William Jolly was dispatched to the area of Northwest 176th Avenue regarding a criminal mischief complaint. more
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bowling, metro
Okeechobee athletes chosen for state competition
Theresa and Raleigh will represent Okeechobee in the 2026 Special Olympics Florida State... more
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Jury finds 'Rev. Hippie' guilty of battery on LEO
The podcaster who calls himself “Reverend Hippie”  was found guilty Aug. 27 of battery on a ... more
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Big Lake Athlete of the Week: Elijah Gordon
Okeechobee High School freshman Elijah Gordon is this week’s Big Lake Athlete of the Week for his performance with the Brahman varsity football team. more
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Okeechobee man scammed by fake deputies claiming he had warrants
An Okeechobee man was scammed out of $1,600 by men claiming to be from the sheriff’s office. … more
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Asst. Superintendent explains refusal to allow taking souvenirs from old OHS
Many have expressed concerns regarding what looked to them like waste regarding the disposal of furniture and appliances from the old high school. more
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Routine water testing found lead in 9 Okeechobee homes
Okeechobee Utility Authority’s routine water testing found lead in the water in nine homes in Okeechobee. more
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DCF called regarding children left home alone
On the first day of school, when a boy missed the school bus, two women who work for the school system drove him home, only to find two more children and no adults at the residence. more
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Lazy S Ranch cattle eat their fill of Bahia grass in the morning, then head to the shade of the trees until the hottest part of the day passes. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Plan to import foreign beef receives pushback from cattle ranchers
Both the Florida Farm Bureau and the Florida Cattlemen’s Association are pushing back on President Trump’s plan to import foreign beef completely tariff free in an effort the White House says will lower beef prices. more
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Commissioners approve change taking control away from planning board
Okeechobee County Commissioners voted to give themselves the authority to approve special exception requests on parcels larger than 10 acres, a power that had previously rested with the Board of Adjustments. more
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First-grader gets off bus but finds no one to pick him up
As the first week of school drew to a close, a first-grader found himself getting off the bus and finding no one there to pick him up. more
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Matt Buxton from Buxton Funeral Home and Crematory has been disposing of worn-out flags for the community for many years. However, over the years, the community has been dropping flags off when the business is closed, and Buxton often found flags lying on benches or draped over the ashtrays or garbage cans. He recently acquired a package-drop-off box and asked Mellissa McKay of Custom Graphic Signs for some help giving it a makeover. He was not disappointed, and the beautiful new box was placed in front of the funeral home.
Buxton Funeral Home is the place to bring your worn out flags
Matt Buxton from Buxton Funeral Home and Crematory has been disposing of worn-out flags for the community for many years. more
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