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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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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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From left to right: Florida FFA president Kaylee Ehrisman, Megan Williamson, and Florida FFA secretary Jenna Larson. (Photo courtesy Florida FFA/Lake Okeechobee News)
Megan Williamson named Florida FFA Advisor of the Year
Okeechobee’s Megan Williamson was named the Florida FFA Advisor of the Year at the 96th annual state convention this month. more
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Jessica Leon, founder of the Horatio Leon, Jr., Water Safety Program, travelled to Tallahassee to promote her water safety initiatives. [Photo courtesy Jessica Leon]
LaBelle resident fights for water safety measures
In a state known for year-round water activities, it seems ironic that Florida leads the ... more
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Students visted Okeechobee County Fire Rescue during part of their two week leadership camp. (Photo courtesy OCED/Lake Okeechobee News
Local students tour county during leadership camp
The first group of junior leaders from the Okeechobee County Economic Development Corporation’s Summer Leadership program graduated on June 13. more
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Former YMS principal resigns for third time amid harassment complaints
Former Yearling Middle School principal David Krakoff finds himself the center of a third harassment controversy. more
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Lake ‘O Elite Athletics begins training
Lake ‘O Elite Athletics began their second year at Okeechobee Summer Training Camp more
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Dylan Tedders and Ameilia Lozano. (Photo by Richard Marion/Lake Okeechobee News)
Lozano, Matchett retire from Okeechobee schools
Amelia Lozano and Eddie Matchett were recognized by the Okeechobee County School Board during their May 26 meeting. more
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Tedders selected as new Okeechobee superintendent
The Okeechobee County School Board selected Dylan Tedders as the school district’s new superintendent... more
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The girls from the Sacred Lounge Spa await their release on bail at the 2024 Jail and Fundraiser. (Photo courtesy Education Foundation of Okeechobee/Lake Okeechobee News)
Jail and Bail event raises over $12,000 for local schools
The Education Foundation of Okeechobee’s 2024 Jail and Bail fundraiser raised over $12,000 for Okeechobee schools on May 17. more
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Students show off prizes received at the 2024 Grad Party!
2024 Grad Party was a success
The Our Village Okeechobee and community sponsored Grad Party was held on Friday, May 24... more
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Photos from the OHS 2024 graduation ceremony
Students from the Okeechobee High School Class of 2024 gathered at the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center on May 25 to officially graduate and move on to their next stage in life.  more
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Keyboard warriors argue about school ceremonies
Facebook arguments can be some of the most interesting. more
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First graders become authors
Congratulations to Mrs. Fulwider’s amazing first graders at Everglades Elementary! more
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Sarah Alexander was a young Black woman, born and raised in Alabama who earned her teaching credentials at The Alabama State University in Montgomery. (Courtesy photo)
1st Black teacher/principal describes experiences
It was 70 years ago this month, on May 17, 1954, that the Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision... more
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SNHU named Pahokee and Okeechobee students to the Winter 2024 President’s List
It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates ... more
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RSCA students hold living history museum
Rock Solid Christian Academy third grade students took part in a living history museum this week. more
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Members of the North Elementary student council with their newspapers. [Photo by Richard Marion/Lake Okeechobee News]
North Elementary launches school newspaper
The student council at North Elementary held their final meeting of the year on May 14 and celebrated their work launching a school newspaper. more
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Glades Electric Educational Foundation awards $49,000 in Scholarships to students
The Glades Electric Educational Foundation proudly announces the awarding of $49,000... more
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LTE Playground. (Submitted photos/Katie Tanner)
Protect children's eyesight by getting them to play outside
Spending two hours a day outdoors will help protect children’s eyesight, according to research. more
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