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Each year, the Okeechobee Special Olympic athletes are invited to enjoy a rodeo, complete with backstage/arena passes.
Special Athletes enjoy rodeo
Each year, Special Athletes of Okeechobee are invited to the Ag Civic Center to enjoy a rodeo, complete with behind-the-scenes passes.  more
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The Lady Brahmans hold up their district championship trophy after defeating Jensen Beach. [Photo courtesy OHS Softball]
Lady Brahmans win softball district championship
OKEECHOBEE- The Okeechobee High School Lady Brahman softball team have secured a district championship with their dramatic extra innings win over the Jensen Beach ... … more
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OHS selects new coach to lead Brahman football team
Antwan Blatch will join the Brahmans as head football coach beginning with the 2026 season. more
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From the Archives: Pryor making name for himself at FSU
From the Okeechobee News archives: Florida State is learning what Okeechobee already knows. Lonnie Pryor is the real deal. more
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FHSAA announces 2026 Florida Dairy Farmers Academic All-State Team
The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) announced on Friday the 32nd Annual Florida Dairy Farmers Academic All-State Team ... more
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Chad Ellerbee and Ryan Folsum placed first with 22.19 pounds of fish. [Photo courtesy Paula Daniel, UF/IFAS]
Tournament benefits David A Daniel Foundation
The 5th Annual David A. Daniel Foundation Fishing Tournament was a fantastic day on the water and a fitting tribute to a great young man who loved to fish. more
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The Brahmans pose with their second straight district chanpionship trophy after defeating Sebastian River. [Photo courtesy Okeechobee High School]
Brahmans win back-to-back district championships
The Okeechobee High School Brahman varsity baseball team secured back-to-back district championships after their win over the Sebastian River Sharks on April 17. more
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Lionfish are an invasive species with the potential to negatively impact native wildlife and habitats. A single female lionfish can release as many as 30,000 eggs every four days, enabling lionfish populations to grow rapidly, and outcompete native species for food and habitat. [Photo courtesy FWC]
2026 FWC Lionfish Challenge expands with new categories and prize opportunities
The FWC 2026 Lionfish Challenge will kick off May 22 and run through Sept. 14. more
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The Brahmans have excelled at javelin in track and field this year. [Photo courtesy Steffanie Immerfall]
Brahman track and field program finding success
The Okeechobee High School Brahman track and field program is a small team but they’re gaining recognition across the district for their success. more
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The Lady Brahmans celebrate after thier win over Palm Beach Gardens. [Photo courtesy OHS Lady Brahman Lacrosse]
Lady Brahman lacrosse team celebrates Senior Night
The Okeechobee High School Lady Brahman lacrosse team honored their two seniors before their game against St. Cloud on March 26. more
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FWC reminds residents and visitors to enjoy Florida’s waterways safely and responsibly. Whether renting a motorized boat, a personal watercraft (PWC/Jet-Ski), canoe, kayak or paddleboard, it is critical to rent from a permitted livery. [Photos courtesy of National Safe Boating Council]
FWC reminds waterway users to rent from permitted liveries and follow safety requirements
With spring in full swing and summer approaching, the FWC reminds residents and visitors to enjoy Florida’s waterways safely ... more
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This spring's license-free fishing weekend is on April 4 and 5 and invites residents and visitors to explore the many recreational freshwater fishing opportunities Florida has to offer. [Photo courtesy FWC]
Get started fishing this license-free freshwater fishing weekend!
Mark your calendars for an opportunity to go freshwater fishing during the upcoming FWC license-free freshwater fishing weekend! more
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The recreational and commercial spiny lobster harvest seasons in both state and federal waters will close on April 1 and reopen on Aug. 6.
Spiny lobster season closes April 1
The recreational and commercial spiny lobster harvest seasons in both state and federal waters will close on April 1 and reopen on Aug. 6. more
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PBR teams announce expansion plans
On March 30, PBR Teams announced plans for its second wave of expansion, with the league intending to grow from 10 to 12 teams for the 2027 season. more
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Florida Freedom PBR Team members will practice bull riding in the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center arena on July 3, starting at 10 a.m. Community members are invited to come out and watch the practice and meet the bull riders. [Photo courtesy Bull Stock Media]
PBR team to visit Okeechobee County
Members of the Florida Freedom Professional Bull Riding (PBR) Team will be in Okeechobee on July 3 at the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center. more
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Florida students excel at 2026 State Archery Tournament in Gainesville
On March 14, the FWC hosted the National Archery in the Schools Program State Archery Tournament at the Alachua County ... more
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Pedestrian bridge over straightaway at Sebring International Raceway set for debut at Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring
A new pedestrian bridge traversing Sebring International Raceway’s... more
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Rodeo draws crowds to Cattlemen's Arena
Okeechobee Cowtown Rodeo was held March 14 and 15 at the Okeechobee Cattlemen’s Rodeo Arena on U.S. 441. more
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Roger Penske named Grand Marshal of the 74th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring
Legendary team owner, business leader and former race car driver, Roger Penske, has been named grand marshal ... more
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Brahman coach BJ Pryor speaks to the football team during a practice in 2025. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Brahman football coach BJ Pryor steps down
Okeechobee High School Brahman football head coach BJ Pryor has announced that he will be stepping down from coaching duties at OHS. more
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