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Man accused of making bomb threat to senior center

Recently, Okeechobee Senior Services received a bomb threat via telephone.

Okeechobee Schools celebrate Veterans Day

Okeechobee County Schools showed their patriotism when they honored veterans on Wednesday, Nov. 11.

Veterans' Day gathering in the park tonight

OKEECHOBEE — Join us tonight in the park

Deputies affected by flooding helped by Florida Deputy Sheriff's Assoc.

Our Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office family has been reminded of the strength of community...

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Community

The Florida Breast Cancer Foundation (FBCF), whose “End Breast Cancer” specialty license plate helps fund critical breast cancer research and education throughout the Sunshine State. [Photo courtesy Florida Breast Cancer Foundation]

How Florida’s specialty license plates help fund breast cancer research and education

For Florida drivers, choosing a specialty license plate is about more than personalizing their vehicle.

LHSMV and FHP Ask motorists not to ‘Wing It’ and Arrive Alive this holiday season

Thanksgiving is a cherished tradition that brings families and friends together around the table.

Marty Johns (left), General Manager, and Aaron Mollura (right), Director of Marketing and Promotions at Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino, present a $5,000 Hard Rock Heals Foundation grant to Kenya Reinhardt, Community Relations Coordinator at 4KIDS Treasure Coast, to support the nonprofit’s mission of providing hope and healing to children and families in crisis.

Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino awards $5K grant to 4KIDS Treasure Coast

Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino is proud to announce that 4KIDS Treasure Coast has been...

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Lake Okeechobee

Rapidly rising lake level could destroy SAV

Lake O no longer among the 'top 10' dirtiest lakes in America

Lake Okeechobee level above 14 feet and rising

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Current conditions

Observed from: Okeechobee County Airport

Fair, 75 °F

Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Get the full forecast

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14.51 feet

Last year: 13.80 feet

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Sports

Okeechobee County families face a $1,364 trip to see the Dolphins

For families in Okeechobee County, Fla., a Miami Dolphins game is a major expense, according to a new county...

Hookin’ Specks Tournament planned

The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office and the Glades County Sheriff’s Office will host a First Responders Hookin’ Specks fishing tournament on Feb. 26, 2027.

Brahman soccer team back after playoff run last year

Last season the Okeechobee High School Brahman boys varsity soccer team put together one of its best years, finishing 16-4-3 and winning a district tournament game

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Human Interest

Donations needed for flood victims

Okeechobee County has partnered with Our Village Okeechobee to receive and distribute donations to residents affected by the recent flooding.

USPS Operation Santa adoption registration is officially open!

You are invited to celebrate Kissimmee Prairie State Park's anniversary

Kissimmee Prairie State Park will soon celebrate its 10th anniversary as an International Dark Sky State Park.

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Schools

Okeechobee County school bus involved in accident

Earlier this morning, a District school bus was involved in a collision with another vehicle...

Brahman Band to give free community performance before state

Before the Okeechobee High School Brahman Band heads to the state championships, they’re performing their Superior-rated show for free at OHS as a send-off.

IRSC expands HVAC training program to Mueller campus in Vero Beach

Indian River State College will expand its Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC-R) I program to the Mueller Campus in Vero Beach ...

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Wildlife & Environment

Postponed: Community meeting for the Lower Kissimmee Basin Stormwater Treatment and Recreation Area Project

The South Florida Water Management District is postponing the public meeting on the Lower Kissimmee Basin...

A century of river data reveals key gaps in water quality monitoring

The United States has spent over a century collecting water-quality data from its rivers, building a scientific...

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Government

Soto wins election in Okeechobee’s new redrawn district

U.S. Rep. Darren Soto has won in Florida's newly redrawn 9th Congressional District, narrowly defeating Republican Dan Green in a seat Republicans reshaped this spring to unseat him

Flood damages in Okeechobee County exceed $10 million

Flood damages in Okeechobee exceed $10 million, and about half the county has not yet been surveyed.

U.S. Postal Service to observe Veterans Day Holiday, Nov. 11

The U.S. Postal Service will observe Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11.

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Police/Fire

Scammer threatens to report man for interacting with minor

An Okeechobee man said he was scammed by someone on TikTok threatening to turn him in for interacting with a child.

Juveniles accused of leaving fire on neighbor's doorstep

A woman found an unwelcome gift on her doorstep recently and called 911.

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Opinion

I got an overpayment from Social Security – what should I do?

AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor answers questions about Social Security.

We can - and must - make sports more inclusive for Americans with disabilities

The US Open -- America's premier tennis tournament -- crowned a new generation of champions...

Service members in crisis need more than a ‘thank you’

Administration should stop conflicts that harm our troops as much as our perceived enemies.

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Hurricane News

Hurricane expected to make landfall in Florida Panhandle

While rain is expected this week, it's not from Hurricane Isaias, according to information shared at the Oct. 8...

Newspaper accounts chronicle 1926 hurricane that wiped out Moore Haven

On Sept. 18, 1926, a hurricane devastated what had been the thriving and growing town of Moore Haven.

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Adopt A Pet

Big Dog Ranch Rescue has secured the release of an additional 135 Beagles

Wednesday, June 3

BDRR has secured the release of an additional 135 Beagles Ridglan Farms and will transfer 67 dogs to the Big Dog Ranch Rescue Florida Campus ...

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Veterans

Okeechobee honors veterans

Today, on Veterans Day... We would like to thank those who have served, both past and present.

Red Cross Hero Care App connects military families when every minute matters

This Veterans Day, the American Red Cross is highlighting a little-known resource that helps active-duty...

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Agriculture

Hay and feed distributed at Agri-Civic Center

The Florida Cattlemen’s Association and Florida Cattlemen’s Foundation distributed emergency relief supplies of hay and cattle on feed at the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center, using the …

Ranchers rescue cattle from flood waters

Heavy rainfall from a ‘one-in-200-years’ storm left South Central Florida pastures flooded, cattle swimming in search of higher ground and ranchers scrambling to save their herds and help each …

Florida Farm Bureau opens Disaster Relief Fund for farmers and ranchers affected by flooding

As flooding continues to impact farm families across Florida's east coast, Treasure Coast...

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Health

Gastro opens monthly free consultation appointments for patients facing financial hardship in Okeechobee

Gastro in Florida, the practice of board-certified gastroenterologist Vikram Tarugu, MD...

10 things you should know about mold

Potential health effects and symptoms associated with mold exposures include allergic...

Flooding can lead to mold problems in your home

Flood water can make the air in your home unhealthy. Mold can grow on wood, drywall, carpet and furniture if they remain wet for more than 24 hours.

Flood waters may bring hidden health hazards

OKEECHOBEE – Okeechobee County was under flood watch most of Sunday as some parts of the county received more than 8 inches of rainfall in less than 24 hours. As the flood waters recede, …

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Business

New shop Runevia offers mushroom based organic products

There has been quite a bit of buzz in recent years surrounding mushroom based coffees...

The Florida Bar seeks a public member to serve on its governing board

Continuing its practice of public involvement, The Florida Bar seeks a new nonlawyer to serve on its governing board.

IRS releases tax inflation adjustments for tax year 2027

The Internal Revenue Service today announced the tax year 2027 annual inflation adjustments...

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Traffic & Road Work

Okeechobee County Road Watch Report for week beginning Nov. 8

The following column is the Road Watch report for Okeechobee County for the week beginning Sunday, Nov 8.

Portion of SR 78 closed while water pumped over roadway

OKEECHOBEE – The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office closed SR 78 from U.S. 441 S to S.W. 16 th Avenue at 5 p.m. on Nov. 2.

Okeechobee County Road Watch Report for week Nov. 1-17

U.S. 98 at 19712 Highway 98 North in Okeechobee County: Permit project: Crews will construct side-drain and driveway-apron improvements...

Okeechobee County Road Watch Report for week beginning Oct. 25

The following column is the Road Watch report for Okeechobee County for the week beginning Sunday, Oct. 25.

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Man accused of making bomb threat to senior center

Okeechobee Schools celebrate Veterans Day

Veterans' Day gathering in the park tonight

Deputies affected by flooding helped by Florida Deputy Sheriff's Assoc.

How Florida’s specialty license plates help fund breast cancer research and education

LHSMV and FHP Ask motorists not to ‘Wing It’ and Arrive Alive this holiday season

Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino awards $5K grant to 4KIDS Treasure Coast

The latest edition of Lake Okeechobee News

November 2026 LORE

Okeechobee County families face a $1,364 trip to see the Dolphins

Hookin’ Specks Tournament planned

Brahman soccer team back after playoff run last year

Big Dog Ranch Rescue has secured the release of an additional 135 Beagles

Okeechobee honors veterans

Red Cross Hero Care App connects military families when every minute matters

Gastro opens monthly free consultation appointments for patients facing financial hardship in Okeechobee

10 things you should know about mold

Flooding can lead to mold problems in your home

Flood waters may bring hidden health hazards

Okeechobee County Road Watch Report for week beginning Nov. 8

Portion of SR 78 closed while water pumped over roadway

Okeechobee County Road Watch Report for week Nov. 1-17

Okeechobee County Road Watch Report for week beginning Oct. 25

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Man accused of making bomb threat to senior center

A record-breaking hurricane season? Reasons to stay prepared with FPL

Halfway through Hurricane Season – but the busiest part is still ahead

Local storm-chaser faces storms both inside and outside his body