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OKEECHOBEE -- The Chobee Bulls Senior traveling football team was honored at the Dec. 5 meeting of the Okeechobee County Board of Commissioners. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Chobee Bulls honored by county commission
The Chobee Bulls Senior traveling football team was honored Dec. 5 by the Okeechobee County Board of Commissioners. more
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Tiger wrestlers show off their medals following the Cowboy Preseason Classic. [Photo courtesy CHS Wrestling]
Tiger wrestlers earn medals in preseason classic 
The Clewiston High School Tigers wrestling team kicked off their season with a great showing at the seventh annual Cowboys Preseason Classic on Nov. 23.   more
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FWC to give away bass boat
One lucky winner will soon take home a brand-new bass boat package during a live, random drawing at the Bobby Lane High School Cup Bass Fishing Tournament ... more
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The Clewiston varisty soccer team celebrates their win over Moore Haven. [Photo courtesy CHS Athletics]
CHS soccer defeats Moore Haven 7-3 
The Clewiston High School Tiger varsity soccer team went on the road and secured a win against the Moore Haven Terriers on Nov. 21.   more
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Florida Sea Grant’s Florida Friendly Fishing certificate programs win national award
Florida Sea Grant’s highly acclaimed Florida Friendly Fishing certification programs have been recognized... more
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First Place Brad Gibson and Ron Veale
Hooking Specks tournament planned
Registration is open for the 2025 First Responders Hooking Specks tournament … more
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FWC offers license discounts through Jan. 3
Just in time for the holiday season, the executive order provides a 50% discount on the annual and five-year Gold Sportsman licenses... more
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The 12U Chobee Bulls celebrate their win in the playoffs. [Photo courtesy Chobee Bulls]
Chobee Bulls to host Battle of the Lake tournament 
The Chobee Bulls youth football organization is hosting a football tournament in Okeechobee featuring eight teams from around the Lake Okeechobee region. more
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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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Elks South Region Soccer Shoot announces winners
The Elks South Region Soccer Shoot was held on Nov. 9 in Clewiston. Contestants from the Clewiston Lodge #1853... 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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The preseason pregame meal for the Lady terriers girls varsity basketball team was sponsored today by Sassy Baskets Restaurant of Labelle. [Photo courtesy Moore Haven Athletics]
Lady Terriers defeat Okeechobee in preseason game 
The Moore Haven Lady Terriers opened their preseason with a win over the Okeechobee Lady Brahmans on Nov. 12.   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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Tigers' coach Andrew Powell watches from the sidelines. [Photo by Richard Marion/Lake Okeechobee News]
Tigers finish season with a win over Okeechobee 
The Clewiston Tigers finished their season with a 25-0 win over the Okeechobee Brahmans on Nov. 1.   more
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The Lady Terriers celebrate following a win. [Photo by Richard Marion/Lake Okeechobee News]
Moore Haven Lady Terriers win regional championship 
For the first time in school history, the Moore Haven Lady Terriers are regional champions.   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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