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Woman dumps detergent on Uber driver
An Okeechobee woman was arrested after an Uber driver accused her of pouring detergent... more
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MOORE HAVEN -- A pilot project in July 2019 near the Alvin Ward Park in Moore Haven removed water from the lake, separated the algae from the water and returned clean water to the lake. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Congressman wants USACE to turn algae into fuel
A Florida congressman wants to require the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to turn ... more
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This map shows Lake Okeechobee, the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA), stormwater treatment areas (STAs), Water Conservation Areas (WCAs) Big Cypress National Preserve and Everglades National Park. [Map courtesy USACE]
Backpumping after storm was to prevent flooding in residential areas
Flooding from heavy rainfall south of Lake Okeechobee resulted in backpumping into Lake Okeechobee during the week of June 12-17. … more
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OHS on the hunt for the next Bubba J 
Okeechobee High School is looking for the next person to play their mascot, Bubba J.   more
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Is it legal for a government social media account to block users?
Is it illegal for a government official to block your access to their social media page? more
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Donor steps up to fund fireworks show
Okeechobee County will have a fireworks show this year after all. more
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James Pippin served in the U.S. Army and is now heading to Harvard.
Veteran accepted into Harvard
An Okeechobee veteran will be heading to Harvard for the upcoming school year. more
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Jury recommends death for Sebring bank shooter
After five long years, justice may finally be served to the man who walked into a Sebring bank in 2019 and murdered five women. more
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Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino to open in 2025
Construction of the new hotel and casino at Seminole Brighton Reservation is going well. more
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Group picture from a recent tournament held by the Pickleball Players of Okeechobee. (Photo courtesy Tracy Sills/Lake Okeechobee News)
Pickleball is taking off in Okeechobee  
Visit Kiwanis Park or the Okeechobee Sports Complex on any random morning or afternoon and you’re likely to find a group playing pickleball.   more
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Carlos Leon
Suspect arrested in vehicular homicide case
Earlier this afternoon (Wednesday, June 26), Carlos Leon (43) was arrested on several charges... more
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Photo by Richard Marion/Lake Okeechobee News
No July 4 fireworks show this year in Okeechobee
There will be no fireworks at the Ag Center this year. more
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County jail inmate accused of threatening a witness
An inmate at the Okeechobee County Jail was arrested last week after allegedly threatening a witness. more
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Man scammed out of nearly $2K through online job
An Okeechobee man was scammed out of nearly $2,000 when he accepted an online job. more
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WM to deliver carts for trash and yard waste
In July, Waste Management (WM) will deliver trash carts to Okeechobee County residents for use with their new automated trucks. more
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Despite an attack from a dog while doing his job, Albert Moyett said he loves his job and the area where he is assigned.
Postal carrier describes dog attack
Each year in June, we recognize National Dog Bite Awareness week. more
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Don't be a victim of a scam
Scams come in all shapes and sizes, but all can cost you everything. more
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Nude neighbor told she can't urinate in the front yard
Neighbors have made multiple complaints about a nude woman urinating in her front yard. more
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Neighbor accused of spraying poison on plants through chain link fence
An Okeechobee man called law enforcement earlier this month to report he thought his neighbor was spraying poison... more
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Christina Norman with her District Assitant Principal of the Year award in 2022. (Photo courtesy of Okeechobee Schools/Lake Okeechobee News)
Christina Norman takes over as principal at OHS
Christina Norman is set to be the next principal at Okeechobee High School for the upcoming school year. more
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