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Austin Simmons drops back to pass against Georgia. [Joshua McCoy/Ole Miss Athletics]
Pahokee’s Austin Simmons helps Ole Miss beat Georgia 
Former Pahokee Blue Devil Austin Simmons stepped up to help spark a comeback for Ole Miss in a huge game against the University of Georgia on Nov. 9.   more
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The inaugural Florida Trail Association (FTA) Iron Eagle Cycle and Stroll was held Nov. 16. This is a monthly event in Okeechobee County offering a 3-mile morning hike or 9-mile bike ride on the Florida National Scenic Trail (FNST) followed by a lunch gathering at Iron Eagle Grill. Mark your calendars now to join the group at the next one Dec. 14 to learn more about the 1,584-mile FNST and the 19 local chapters of Florida Trail Association volunteers who have maintained it since 1964. The event is co-hosted by FTA Chapters Tropical Trekkers and Fisheating Creek. [Photo courtesy FTA Fisheating Creek Chapter]
FTA plans monthly Iron Eagle Cycle & Stroll
The inaugural Florida Trail Association (FTA) Iron Eagle Cycle and Stroll was held Nov. 16. more
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The Vamos A Pescar™ Grant Program, in partnership with the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation, provides funding to local organizations that help Florida Hispanic youth and families learn ethical angling, conservation and basic fishing skills to become confident, responsible anglers. [Photo courtesy FWC]
Application period for Vamos a Pescar™ grant program closes Nov. 29
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding interested organizations... more
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Big Lake Athlete of the Week: Carol Marker
Carol Marker is this week’s Big Lake Athlete of the Week for her performance at the Special Olympics North America (SONA) Tournament on Oct. 17. more
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Okeechobee County Commission honors two Special Olympics athletes
OKEECHOBEE – Two Special Olympics athletes were honored at the Nov. 7 meeting of the Okeechobee County Commission. more
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Attention all swim instructors!
The Florida Department of Health is seeking qualified swimming instructors in your local community to help... more
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Carol Marker is once again women’s National Champion in Special Olympics Tennis. October 17th through the 19th Carol competed in Hilton Head Island for the National Championship which she won for the third consecutive year. Carol came on to the Special Olympics scene only 4 years ago and has taken it by storm in multiple sports she also won a State title in swimming and bowling this year, but her favorite sport is tennis.
Marker wins again!
Carol Marker is once again women’s National Champion in Special Olympics Tennis. more
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Big Lake Athlete of the Week: Preslynn Baker
Moore Haven High School senior Preslynn Baker is this week’s Big Lake Athlete of the Week for her performance with the Lady Terrier varsity volleyball team. more
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Boys win first kickboxing competition
Eight-year-old Gage Keith (left) and seven-year-old Jonathan Romero (right) of D&G Kickboxing... more
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Zone D’s deer season begins Oct. 26, with new CWD regulations in place
Archery and crossbow seasons in Zone D begin tomorrow, Oct. 26, on lands outside the wildlife management area system, officially kicking off deer season in the zone. more
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IRSC celebrates opening of Russo Family Indoor Training Facility
On Oct. 23, Indian River State College (IRSC) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony... more
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Through the Vamos A Pescar partnership Florida Hispanic youth and families will learn about ethical angling, conservation, fishing gear and fishing basics to help create confident and responsible anglers.  [Photo courtesy FWC]
FWC is now accepting applications for the annual Vamos a Pescar grant
Through this effort local partner organizations will be able to help Florida Hispanic youth and families learn about ethical angling... more
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FWC’s Catch a Florida Memory announces Triple Threat Throwdown Winner
The Triple Threat Throwdown played a pivotal role in another successful year... more
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October 25 is the NEW Season 12 deadline!
TrophyCatch Season 12 ended on Sep. 30. Due to the recent hurricanes, we have extended the submission deadline to Friday, October 25... more
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Governor DeSantis proclaims National Hunting and Fishing Day in Florida
In September, Governor Ron DeSantis officially proclaimed Sept. 28 as National Hunting and Fishing Day in Florida. more
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Big Lake Athlete of the Week: Madison Ayuso
Okeechobee High School senior Madison Ayuso is this week’s Big Lake Athlete of the Week for her performance with the Lady Brahman varsity volleyball team. more
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Caroll Marker to compete for her 3rd national title
Carol Marker is set to compete for her third consecutive National Title at SONA Special Olympics North America Tournament... more
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Fall application period for Atlantic Red Snapper Exempted Fishing Permits Project opens
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will begin accepting applications... more
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IRSC Foundation plans Veterans Day Clay Shoot
FORT PIERCE — The Indian River State College Foundation is excited to announce that registration and sponsorship opportunities are now open for its upcoming Annual Veterans Day Clay Shoot. … more
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Goliath Grouper
Applications for recreational harvest of goliath grouper opens Oct. 1
Those interested can apply anytime from Oct. 1-15, for the upcoming 2025 season. more
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