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An algal bloom in the St. Lucie Canal sampled July 2 had no toxins. [Photo courtesy FDEP]
Hot summer brings algal blooms statewide
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) samples algal blooms that are reported in lakes, rivers, canals and other waterways. July 1 and July 2 more
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OHS alumnus writes children's book
Okeechobee High School alumnus Jamie Furr, who now lives in Hollister, California took a few minutes out of his day to talk about the book more
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Okeechobee City Council discusses Food Truck Controversy..[Photo by Cathy Womble Lake Okeechobee News]
Will the flower shop food trucks have to move? Only time will tell
Whether the city food truck ordinance will be amended is still up in the air after the most recent Okeechobee City Council meeting. more
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Dogs injured in tragic accident
An Okeechobee woman posted that she and her husband witnessed a man pulling two dogs down State Road 78, tied to his bumper ... more
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Dogs injured in tragic accident
An Okeechobee woman posted that she and her husband witnessed a man pulling two dogs down State Road 78, tied to his bumper ... more
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On June 26, FDEP sampled an algae bloom at the S-354 water control structure. The tests showed microcystin toxin level of 34 parts per billion. [Photo courtesy FDEP]
Toxic algal bloom found in water control structure at Miami Canal
The summer heat continues to contribute to cyanobacterial blooms on Lake Okeechobee. more
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KILORE TEXAS -- An Okeechobee family was injured when an SUV became airborne and flew into their truck and stock trailer. [Photo courtesy Amber Rose Alexander]
Okeechobee family involved in crash on way home from cattle show
According to the Kilgore Police Department, a westbound SUV crossed the median, became airborne and flew into the side of the eastbound truck ... more
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Forty three Brahmans particpated in the 2024 Down and Dirty Camp. (Photo courtesy BJ Pryor/Lake Okeechobee News)
Brahmans represent Okeechobee at football camp
Members of the Okeechobee High School Brahman football program made the trip out to Weber University in the last week of June. more
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Hands holding jail cell bars
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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jail cell, prison cell
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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