Man gets three months in jail after dog found paralyzed by BB

Hudson Westbrook to headline Sugar Festival

Man sentenced to 24 years in child porn case

County working with FDOT for traffic light at SR 70 and N.E. 128th Avenue

Rezoning approved for proposed development on SW 28th

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Government

Mayor proclaims October 20026 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Mayor Watford has officially proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of Okeechobee! We were proud to see Martha’s House Executive Director …

Report flooding concerns online

Complete the Flood Observation Survey through our partnership with the South Florida Water Management District and share valuable information to …

October is Careers in Construction Month

OKEECHOBEE -- At their Oct. 8 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners issued a Proclamation to Jennifer Williams on behalf of the Treasure Coast Builders ...

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Lake Okeechobee

DOH-Glades issues algae alert

Water management infrastructure protects our communities and water resources

USACE to host bi-annual informational meeting on all phases of the CEPP

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HURRICANE NEWS

Newspaper accounts chronicle 1926 hurricane that wiped out Moore Haven

On Sept. 18, 1926, a hurricane devastated what had been the thriving and growing town of Moore Haven.

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 ...

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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Current conditions

Observed from: Okeechobee County Airport

Fair, 88 °F

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 … Get the full forecast

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12.19 feet

Last year: 13.68 feet

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Sports

Former Clewiston Tiger Cobb leads Arkansas State in receptions

Former Clewiston Tiger Chauncy Cobb leads the Arkansas State Red Wolves with 25 receptions through five games.

Football around the lake this week: Oct. 9

Moore Haven was the only area team to win last weekend, and the Terriers did it in a big way with a 60-6 road rout. Okeechobee nearly pulled off ....

Special Olympic athletes prepare for cornhole competition

Special Olympic athletes prepare for the cornhole competition.

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Human Interest

Big Lake Mission thankful for help with feeding the under served

What a blessing! Thank you so much to everyone who donated food and their time for our Mission…

Brahman band reminds all: 'Love like Luis'

Okeechobee lost a beloved member of the community last month when Luis Rivera was killed in a car crash.

Chobee Clubhouse grateful for gardening help

Thank you, Steve McGovern, for the nice shelf to put our plants on! said Chobee Clubhouse director Stephanie Busbin.

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Schools

The Florida Bar announces annual High School Appellate Brief Writing & Moot Court Competition

On Oct. 8, The Florida Bar announced the commencement of its annual High School Appellate Brief Writing & Moot Court Competition, an event that provides ...

Yearling Middle announces winners

Yearling Middle School is proud to announce its winners for Teacher of the Year, School Related Employee...

Osceola Middle FFA officer team attends conference

Osceola Middle School FFA officer team went to the COLT conference for Chapter Officer Leadership Training...

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Wildlife & Environment

Submit written comments for the Draft 2026–2036 DuPuis Management Area General Management Plan

The deadline to submit comments is Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

Mosquito research exposes unexpected discovery

Your backyard can be a place where people encounter mosquitoes capable of transmitting dengue …

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Community

Donations sought for funeral expenses for young mother killed in auto accident

OKEECHOBEE – A gofundme.com page has been set up to help with the funeral for a 21-year-old Okeechobee woman who died in a car accident.

Cover That Pumpkin diaper drive is back

Healthy Start’s 10th Annual Cover That Pumpkin Diaper Drive is back this October, and we need our community’s help...

Harry Chapin Food Bank names Vennitta Campbell as chief financial officer

Harry Chapin Food Bank has named Vennitta Campbell as its new chief financial officer...

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Police/Fire

Missing baby found safe and sound

Law enforcement was notified recently by a DCF caseworker that an 11-day-old baby they were trying to take custody of, was missing

Community gathers for 'Blessing of the Badge'

Law enforcement officers, friends, family, and community members gather on the steps of the OCSO early on Friday morning, Oct. 9 to share in the annual …

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Opinion

EAA Farmers’ clean water success shows Everglades Restoration Partnership in action

For those of us who farm in the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA), the land is more than where we work. It is where many of us were raised ...

Proposed changes to immunization requirements for Florida Schools put cancer patients and survivors at risk

Thursday, Oct. 8, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) provided testimony opposing...

The Weekly Clothesline: God is our refuge from the storm

Television coverage of all the rebuilding after Hurricane Ian, made me think of Moses, the Israelites and the Red Sea, and you must remember the movie ...

Letter to the Editor: Healthcare crisis coming Oct. 22

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 …

Reader responds to Letter to the Editor

I read David Hall’s letter to the editor concerning Amendment 3, and I found myself agreeing with more of it than someone might expect. We should think about tomorrow. We should care …

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Adopt A Pet

Caloosa Humane Society presents Pets of the Week

Thursday, October 1

This week’s Pets of the Week are beautiful fur babies in need of loving families! You can come meet these babies at the Caloosa Humane Society, ...

Caloosa Humane Society presents Pets of the Week

Monday, September 14

This week’s Pets of the Week are beautiful fur babies in need of loving families! You can come meet these babies ...

Caloosa Humane Society presents Pets of the Week

Tuesday, September 8

This week’s Pets of the Week are beautiful fur babies in need of loving families! You can come meet these babies at ...

Caloosa Humane Society presents Pets of the Week

Tuesday, August 25

This week’s Pets of the Week are beautiful fur babies in need of loving families! You can come meet these babies ...

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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

Peanut butter & chocolate protein bars for busy fall days

Looking to refresh your snack routine this fall? Florida families can try a homemade option that pairs peanut butter and chocolate ...

New study sheds light on the hidden toll of back pain among horticulture workers

For many nursery and landscape workers, back pain does not send them home. It's something they work through ...

UF launches initiative to support rapid-response research against invasive pests

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

HCSEF presents virtual 2025–2026 Area 15 HIV Care Needs Assessment Findings

The Health Council of Southeast Florida (HCSEF) will give a presentation of findings from the 2025 – 2026 Area 15 HIV Care Needs Assessment.

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 ...

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Business

Lucky player wins $198,200 U Pick’em Bingo Jackpot

A lucky player won $198,200 U Pick’em bingo jackpot during a regular bingo session on Tuesday, Oct. 6...

Legislation would require AI bot transparency

WASHINGTON, DC – In July Representative Laurel Lee (FL-15), Representative Valerie Foushee (NC-4), and Representative Gus Bilirakis (FL-9) introduced the Stealth Bot Prohibition Act (H.R.9915), a …