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Students achieve black belts
Teen charged with possession of child porn and animal abuse
Top 10 property owners pay about 30% of county taxes

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Government

Palm Beach County Inspector General releases FY 2027 Audit Plan

The Palm Beach County Office of Inspector General has released its Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Risk Assessment and Audit Plan, identifying areas ...

Hendry BOCC approves cellphone tower in Port LaBelle

At the Aug. 25 meeting of the Board of Hendry County Commissioners Skyway Towers LLC requested...

Hendry BOCC recognizes Charlene O. Cooper

Charlene O. Cooper (front center) was recognized for 10 years of service to the citizens of Hendry County...

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Lake Okeechobee
USACE advises boaters of intermittent closures at the St. Lucie Lock & Dam
Caloosahatchee River (C-43) is lower-than-normal channel depths between locks
U.S. Coast Guards authorizes Torry Island Bridge closure

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A record-breaking hurricane season? Reasons to stay prepared with FPL

With the Atlantic on track to potentially set a new record for the latest first hurricane of the season ...
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Halfway through Hurricane Season – but the busiest part is still ahead

True Floridians know that the second half of hurricane season is the busiest, so now is not the time to let your...
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Local storm-chaser faces storms both inside and outside his body

There is a saying that if you choose a career you love, you will never work a day in your life.

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Current conditions
Observed from: Okeechobee County Airport
A Few Clouds, 82 °F
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low … Get the full forecast
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Lake levels
11.93 feet
Last year: 13.58 feet
Depth given in feet above sea level.
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Human Interest
Thank you, Steve McGovern, for the nice shelf to put our plants on! said Chobee Clubhouse director Stephanie Busbin. 
The Cohen family has visited 49 of the 50 states in the United States, traveling as a family in their RV.
The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes , a national award that recognizes inspiring, public-spirited young people, announces its 2026 winners.

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Schools
Eighth grade geography students at Yearling Middle School completed a Hispanic heritage culture project...
Osceola Middle School hosted its first Club Day of the school year on Friday, Sept. 25. Students had a great...
The following Central Elementary School classes earned all of their letters in Perfect Attendance...

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Wildlife & Environment
MOORE HAVEN -- The Fisheating Creek Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will host an outing on Sunday, Oct. 11 at 7:30 a.m.
Flows through the W.P. Franklin Lock and Dam (S-79) will rely on basin runoff and will NOT be supplemented with Lake Okeechobee water ...

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Community
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Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino named Best Place to Play Bingo

Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino has been named Best Place to Play Bingo in the Okeechobee News 2026 Best of the Lake Okeechobee Readers’ Choice Awards, ..
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Harry Chapin Food Bank unveils refreshed brand as organization enters new chapter

On Oct. 1, Harry Chapin Food Bank unveiled a refreshed brand identity that reflects how the organization has grown and evolved ...
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Community theatre presents compelling drama 'Proof'

Okeechobee Community Theatre opened their 2026/2027 season with an emotional drama that tackles the difficult issue of mental illness.

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Police/Fire
Every October, the FLHSMV and its division, the FHP, join public safety partners statewide in recognizing National Pedestrian Safety Month...
A 21-year-old Okeechobee woman died in a traffic crash on State Road 710 on Oct. 1, according to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol.

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Opinion
Imagine an Okeechobee child standing at the edge of adulthood 20 years from now.
When people hear the words "property tax amendment," it can sound like a conversation about numbers, budgets, and government.
AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor answers questions about Social Security.
The anniversary of Hurricane Ian was this past week. One of the television stations devoted one entire day to the event ...
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has a dangerous new rule beginning Oct. 22 that will threaten the healthcare of millions of Americans. The rule, “Indefinite Suspension of the De Minimis …

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Veterans

Buxton Funeral Home is the place to bring your worn out flags

Matt Buxton from Buxton Funeral Home and Crematory has been disposing of worn-out flags for the community for many years.

Benefit planned to help the family of a local veteran

The family of an Okeechobee veteran needs help from the community. The benefit has been moved from Veterans Park to Speckled Perch Park (Park #2).

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Agriculture
Looking to refresh your snack routine this fall? Florida families can try a homemade option that pairs peanut butter and chocolate ...
For many nursery and landscape workers, back pain does not send them home. It's something they work through ...
When a new invasive pest or plant disease appears, scientists have a small window of opportunity to address the threat ...

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Health

Palm Health Foundation marks 10 years of Train the Brain with launch of Brain Health Network

Arts on the Muck for Glades Elders will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 10 a.m.–2 p.m., in Pahokee

Dairy supports strong bones, muscles and everyday energy

From school-day sprints to weekend bike rides, fall in Florida keeps families moving. Keeping up with an active day starts with everyday habits, ...

DCF highlights statewide resources and partnerships in honor of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) highlighted the state's robust mental health resources in honor of Suicide Prevention ...

"People Worth Caring About Florida" premieres with LaBelle Health & Rehabilitation Center

The Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) is proud to unveil Episode One of People Worth Caring About: Florida, featuring the caregivers ...

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Business
First Bank has received an honorable mention in the Independent Community Bankers of America’s (ICBA) 2026 National Community Bank Service Awards.
n September 22, the U.S. Postal Service announced the recommended mailing and shipping dates for the 2026 holiday season.
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) has completed 2,000 miles of overhead-to-underground neighborhood...

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Traffic & Road Work

Glades County Road Watch Report for week Oct. 4-10

The following column is the Road Watch report for Glades County for the week beginning Sunday, Oct. 4 ...

Okeechobee County Road Watch Report for week Oct. 4-10

The following column is the Road Watch report for Okeechobee County for the week beginning Sunday, Oct. 4...

Hendry County Road Watch Report for week Oct. 4-10

The following column is the Road Watch report for Hendry County for the week beginning Sunday, Oct. 4 ...

Florida Gas Prices Rose 18 Cents Last Week

Florida gas prices rose 18 cents last week, then declined 6 cents through the weekend.

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State

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National & World

Nurses fight conspiracy theories along with coronavirus

Los Angeles emergency room nurse Sandra Younan spent the last year juggling long hours as she watched many patients struggle with the coronavirus and some die. Then there were the patients who …

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