![The western portion of Martin Grade Scenic Highway is like driving through a tunnel of trees. The roadway was recently featured on program on The Florida Channel in April. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260522-132252-cc8-Martin%20Grade.jpg)
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In April, The Florida Channel series on Florida’s Scenic Highways and Byways featured Martin Grade Scenic Highway.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/22/26 |
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The following column is the Road Watch report for Okeechobee County for the week beginning Sunday, May 24, provided by the Florida Department of Transportation.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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5/22/26
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The following column is the Road Watch report for Hendry County for the week beginning Sunday, May 24, provided by the Florida Department of Transportation.
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Special to Hendry County News
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5/22/26
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S.R. 78 from Buckhead Road NE to Access Road: Permit project: Crews will perform overhead pole hardening operations along the corridor.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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5/22/26
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Florida gas prices are moving lower as nearly 2.6 million Floridians prepare to travel for Memorial Day...
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News from AAA
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5/18/26
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The following column is the Road Watch report for Okeechobee County for the week beginning Sunday, May 17.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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5/15/26
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The following column is the Road Watch report for Hendry County for the week beginning Sunday, May 17.
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Special to Hendry County News
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5/15/26
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The following column is the Road Watch report for Glades County for the week beginning Sunday, May 17.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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5/15/26
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Florida gas prices are edging lower after climbing to their highest level in nearly four years last week.
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News from AAA
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5/11/26
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The following column is the Road Watch report for Okeechobee County for the week beginning Sunday, May 10.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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5/8/26
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The following column is the Road Watch report for Hendry County for the week beginning Sunday, May 10.
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Special to Hendry County News
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5/8/26
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The following column is the Road Watch report for Glades County for the week beginning Sunday, May 10.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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5/8/26
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The following column is the Road Watch report for Okeechobee County for the week beginning Sunday, May 2.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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5/1/26
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The following column is the Road Watch report for Hendry County for the week beginning Sunday, May 2.
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Special to Hendry County News
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5/1/26
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The following column is the Road Watch report for Glades County for the week beginning Sunday, May 2.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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5/1/26
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From their earliest car rides, children are observing how adults behave on the road, and these observations can form the foundation...
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By Healthy Humans Hendry-Glades
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4/30/26
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As National Distracted Driving Awareness Month concludes in the United States ...
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By IBTTA
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4/28/26
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Despite a small 3-cent uptick, Florida gas prices declined most of last week.
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By AAA
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4/27/26
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S.R. 70 from Lonesome Island Road to the Okeechobee County line: (Maintenance project) Crews will conduct ...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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4/23/26
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Districtwide Movable Bridges (Hendry County): (Construction Project) The Florida Department of Transportation began installing Intelligent Transportation Systems ...
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Special to Hendry County News
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4/23/26
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