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More photos from Trick or Treat on Park Street
OKEECHOBEE -- Hundreds of families turned out for Trick or Treat on Park Street on Friday, Oct. 30, sponsored by Okeechobee Main Street and local merchants.  In addition to collecting candy at … more
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Teen accused of snorting drugs and creating AI porn
An investigation was opened when a video of an Okeechobee teen crushing what appeared to be a medication and then snorting it surfaced. more
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Woman accused of stealing vape and jumping into Amazon delivery van to go pick up her many children
After allegedly stealing a vape, a woman told a deputy she needed to pick up her many children, aged from 0 to now to never. more
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Amazon delivery driver bitten multiple times by dog
Deputy A. Burrell of the OCSO was dispatched to Raulerson Hospital recently after an Amazon delivery driver reported being bitten by a dog. more
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Boater threatened by man with knife
Recently, a boater called 911 to report being threatened by a man with a knife. more
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Homeless man accused of pooping behind restaurant dumpster
After a homeless man was accused of defecating behind a dumpster, he was trespassed from a local business. more
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Brahman senior Michael Lopez and his Teacher of Impact selection Mr. Suarez. [Photo courtesy Antwan Blatch]
OHS football seniors honor teachers who changed their lives
Before the Okeechobee Brahmans played their final home game of the 2026 season, the team's seniors paused to thank the people who helped get them there, teachers. more
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OCSO Narcotics Task Force and DEA arrest convicted felon following drug investigation
On October 26, 2026, members of the Okeechobee Narcotics Task Force, working alongside the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), served a narcotics search warrant at a residence … more
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Photo by Richard Marion/Lake Okeechobee News
Farmers to receive $8 billion to offset higher fuel costs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will send $8 billion in one-time payments to farmers this harvest season to offset higher fuel and input costs. more
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Art courtesy Okeechobee Utility Authority.MGC is Million Gallons per Day.
OUA will need additional water supply to meet demand
If Okeechobee continues to grow, Okeechobee Utility Authority is going to need another source of water. more
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Four to be interviewed for city clerk position
Nineteen applications for the position of city clerk were received by the October 9 deadline, and 16 of those were deemed complete. more
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Man accused of attacking boys for fishing in community pond
Two young teens were allegedly accosted by a 59-year-old man while fishing in a pond last Sunday. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- At their Oct. 22 meeting, Okeechobee County Commissioners honored employees who have been with the county for 5 years. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
County employees honored for years of service
OKEECHOBEE – Okeechobee County Commissioners honored county employees for their years of service at the Oct. 22 commission meeting. Alexander … more
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OKEECHOBEE-- Brighton Seminole Princess Hayden Nunez, Jr. Miss Brighton Seminole Avani Smith joined Pemaytev Emahakv Charter School students Sloan Bowers and Azalea Washington for the Pledge of Allegiance in Creek, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance in English at the opening cermony for the Smithsonian exhibit on Oct. 17. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Smithsonian exhibit 'Americans' on display in Okeechobee
The Smithsonian traveling exhibit “Americans” opened Oct. 17 in the Historic Okeechobee County Courthouse. more
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Deputy responds to hospital after patient records staff and other patients
Recently, an Okeechobee County Sheriff’s deputy was dispatched to Raulerson Hospital regarding a man recording staff and patients without permission. more
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On October 10th, Special Athletes enjoyed a day at Okeechobee County Library where they made encouragement signs for the runners of a 5K being held in November. Afterwards, they enjoyed visiting the pumpkin patch at First Methodist Church
Special Olympic athletes create posters for 5K
On October 10th, Special Athletes enjoyed a day at the Okeechobee County Library, where they made encouragement signs for the runners of a 5K being held in November. more
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Lakefront Estates is west of Buckhead Ridge in Glades County. [Photo by Katrina Elsken//Lake Okeechobee News]
Glades County officials welcome Lakefront Estates residents
GLADES COUNTY -- Although much of the development is unfinished, the first residents of Lakefront Estates moved into their new homes the first week of October. Glades County Manager Paul … more
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Teen charged with fleeing/eluding law enforcement
A 19-year-old Okeechobee man was arrested recently after he was accused of driving under the influence and fleeing and eluding arrest. more
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April Martin has been a part of the Okeechobee community for more than 23 years.
April Martin enjoys photography and the outdoors
April Martin has been a part of the Okeechobee community for more than 23 years. more
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Man faces multiple charges after allegedly threatening a deputy's family
An Okeechobee man faces multiple charges after allegedly battering a pregnant woman and threatening law enforcement officers. more
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