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Brahmans win 42-15 over Glades Day
The Brahman offensive line along with the 1-2 punch of Ashton Mobley and Elijah Gordon helped lead Okeechobee to a 42-15 win over the Glades Day Gators on Aug. 14. more
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Omar Martinez with Coach Bernard Marker
Special Olympic athlete nominated Athlete of the Year
I am pleased to announce that the Okeechobee County Special Olympics coaches and Athlete Leaders nominated Omar Martinez ... more
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Bad publicity for lake hurts local businesses
Lake Okeechobee needs better publicity. At their Aug. 13 meeting, Okeechobee County Commissioners discussed ways to... more
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TROPHYCATCH.On Aug. 10, TrophyCatch Florida shared this photo of John Rich , who caught his first TrophyCatch on Lake Okeechobee. His Lunker Club catch weighed 8 lbs., 2 oz. TrophyCatch provides rewards to encourage anglers to report and live release bass weighing 8 lbs. or more. For more information or to register for the program go to TrophyCatch.com. [Photo courtesy FWC/Trophy Catch]
TrophyCatch bass caught on Lake O
On Aug. 10, TrophyCatch Florida shared this photo of John Rich, who caught his first TrophyCatch on Lake Okeechobee. more
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Not the real duck from the chimney
Woman finds duck in chimney
An Okeechobee woman found herself facing an unusual crisis over the weekend when a Whistling Duck fell into her chimney. more
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A pasture mealybug on a leaf.
Pasture mealybugs damaging sugarcane crop
What happens to the farmers affects everyone in Glades County ... more
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This photo was taken after the arrest of "Terry McCay in May. He was arrested for a second time on August 10.
Big O Boats owner accused of grand theft...again
James “Terry” McCay, owner of Big O Boats, was arrested yesterday in Highlands County. more
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School Board sets fee schedule for private school students playing sports
Despite pleas from private school parents, the Okeechobee County School Board has elected to charge fees... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- The pool will be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Sports complex pool reopens
OKEECHOBEE – The public swimming pool at the Darrell Enfinger Sports Complex, 580 NW 27th Lane, reopened Saturday, Aug. 8... more
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jail cell, prison cell
Okeechobee woman accused of deliberately hitting man with car
Law enforcement officers were dispatched after a man was reportedly hit by a vehicle deliberately. more
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Teen charged with 3 counts battery on detention staff
Recently, an inmate of the Everglades Youth Academy was arrested after allegedly head-butting and biting staff members. more
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Mother and daughter accused of using food delivery service to steal from store
After months of investigation, two Okeechobee women were arrested and charged with grand theft. more
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Case of Hansen's Disease reported in Okeechobee County
Hansen’s disease, also known as  leprosy , is caused by the slow-growing bacteria  Mycobacterium leprae  (and rarely  M. lepromatosis ). It primarily affects the skin, nerves, … more
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OKEECHOBEE — Okeechobee City Councilman Noel Chandler was recognized for 20 years of service to the city during the Okeechobee City Council's August 4 meeting. He is pictured with his wife Louise and Mayor Dowlling Watford.
Councilman recognized for 20 years of service to the city
Okeechobee City Councilman Noel Chandler was recognized for 20 years of service to the city during the Okeechobee City... more
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Employer accuses employee of stealing $10,000
A business owner recently reported a theft she said one of her employees committed. more
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Homeowner pays handyman more than $2K: regrets decision
An Okeechobee man learned the hard way to never pay for a job in advance. more
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Homeowner tricked into buying new AC
Believing a new AC unit would be paid for by a grant, a homeowner agreed to allow an AC company to install a new unit. more
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. [photo courtesy Florida Governor's Office]
Judge orders summary of property tax amendment to be rewritten
On August 3 Leon County Circuit Judge David Frank ruled that the ballot title and summary for the property tax amendment (labeled Amendment 3 on the ballot) ... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- The swimming pool at the Darrell Enfinger Sports Complex has been refilled, but the reopening date has not been announced. On July 27, pool staff members were vacuuming the pool bottom. After the water is clear and the chemicals balanced, the county must wait on approval from the Health Department to reopen the swimming pool to the public. [Photo by Lake Okeechobee News]
Sports complex pool to reopen Aug. 8
Okeechobee County Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce the reopening of the Darrell Enfinger Sports Complex Pool on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 11 a.m., ... more
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Local storm-chaser faces storms both inside and outside his body
There is a saying that if you choose a career you love, you will never work a day in your life. more
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