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Bassmaster tournament on Lake O Nov. 13-15

The Nitro Boats Bassmaster Elite Qualifie will bring top anglers from across the country to Florida's legendary "Big O" for three days ...

City of LaBelle celebrates Centennial

The city held a celebration at Barron Park from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., which featured games, a classic car show, dunk tank, …

Uncertainty still remains about SNAP benefits

In the last week of October two federal judges ordered the Trump administration to use emergency funding to provide Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, but a week …

Seminole Tribe hosts 2025 American Indigenous Arts Celebration

BIG CYPRESS SEMINOLE RESERVATION – The Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum proudly announces the return of the American Indigenous Arts Celebration (AIAC) on Friday, Nov. 7, and Saturday, Nove. 8, on the …

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Community

SAR present check to Wreaths Across America

OKEECHOBEE — The Okeechobee Chapter Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) made a donation to Wreaths Across America at their November meeting. The check was presented to Joan Roden (left), …

Enjoy Thanksgiving as you navigate ‘sus’ comments during family dinner

Happy Thanksgiving to our valued readers who make it worthwhile to publish community digital ...

Okeechobee County Schools honor veterans with districtwide events

The School District of Okeechobee County is proud to honor our nation’s heroes through a series of Veterans Day events...

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Lake Okeechobee

FWC please show us: What's Happening on My Lake?

FWC to focus on Lake O ecology

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Observed from: Okeechobee County Airport

Fair, 54 °F

Mostly clear, with a low around 37. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Get the full forecast

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Lake levels

13.90 feet

Last year: 16.16 feet

Depth given in feet above sea level.

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Sports

Finding consistency will be key in final EQ at Lake Okeechobee

To claim a spot in next year’s 2026 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series field during the final...

Moore Haven Lady Terriers earn regional runners-up

The Moore Haven Lady Terriers varsity volleyball team followed up last year’s historic season with a regional runners-up trophy last week.

Recreational harvest of hogfish closes in waters of the Atlantic/Florida Keys starting Nov. 1

Hogfish recreational harvest will close in state and federal waters off the east coast of...

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Human Interest

Lilly's Floral Creations is a new home business in Okeechobee

After seeing a unique craft on TikTok, a local woman decided to try her hand at it.

Laundromat plans free-laundry event

Treasure Island Laundry is offering the community a chance to come in and wash and dry their clothes, bedding, etc. completely free of charge on October 11.

Team of moms plans to give blankets to every resident in two nursing homes

An Okeechobee homeschool mom is teaming up with a Stuart mom to raise funds to supply...

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Schools

Guadalupe Center CEO honored among SW Florida’s Top 30 Nonprofit Executives

Dawn Montecalvo, President of Guadalupe Center, has been recognized as one of Southwest Florida’s Top 30 ...

IRSC accepting School of Nursing applications

Indian River State College (“The River”) School of Nursing is now accepting applications for two nursing programs ...

NES students get spooky

Students at North Elementary School wrapped up Red Ribbon with in spooktacular style on Friday, Oct. 31...

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Wildlife & Environment

FWC approves Phase II changes to Marine Special Activity License program

At its November meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved Phase II changes...

FWC approves wildlife trapping proposed rule amendments for advertising

At this week’s (Nov. 5-6) Commission meeting in Belle Glade, Commissioners of the FWC voted to approve proposed amendments to wildlife trapping rules...

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Government

Franklin applauds addition of phosphate to U.S. critical minerals list

Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) issued the following statement after the U.S. DOI officially added phosphate to the nation’s...

Flagler Parks to be lit for Christmas beginning on Nov. 13

The Culture of Collaboration discussed Christmas lights during the Nov. 4 Okeechobee City Council meeting.

FDOT projects cause traffic delays

OKEECHOBEE – Okeechobee County residents are getting frustrated dealing with traffic delays due to multiple FDOT road work projects currently underway. …

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Police/Fire

85-year-old man accused of stealing jewelry

An Okeechobee woman called the sheriff’s office last week to report her jewelry stolen.

Woman claims people live in her attic

After an Okeechobee woman claimed there were three people living in her attic, a deputy was dispatched to her home to investigate.

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Opinion

Help Stafford’s Salon fill their Holiday Giving Tree

This holiday season, Stafford’s Salon is collecting grocery store gift cards to help local families in need.

1000 Friends of Florida gives interim committee week update

Florida lawmakers convened in Tallahassee this week for another round of interim committee meetings...

The Weekly Clothes Line: Let’s share the Joy of the Lord

What brings you joy? That was the question I heard on my Christian radio station: What brings you joy?

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Hurricane News

Tropical Storm Gabrielle may intensify into a hurricane in the Atlantic

After an unusually quiet stretch during the climatological peak of the Atlantic hurricane season...

Is your landscape ready for a major storm?

Hurricane season is part of life in Florida, but the damage isn’t limited to roofs and windows.

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Adopt A Pet

Caloosa Humane Society presents Pets of the Week

Monday, October 27

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, October 21

This week’s Pets of the Week are beautiful fur babies in need of loving families!

Caloosa Humane Society presents Pets of the Week

Monday, October 13

This week’s Pets of the Week are beautiful fur babies in need of loving families!

Caloosa Humane Society presents Pets of the Week

Tuesday, October 7

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

Serviceman receives long-awaited recognition

Petty Officer Lonnie Jones White’s life ended much as it began, heroically. Lonnie was born and raised in Okeechobee and graduated from Okeechobee High School in 1976. White …

Accusations raised about helicopter engine

Recently, a Facebook user posted on The Scoup asking where the engine from the Veteran’s Park helicopter went.

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Agriculture

'Let it Grow' Garden Festival is on November 15

The Master Gardener Volunteers’ 2025 “Let It Grow” Garden Festival and Plant Sale is just around the corner.

Larson named Florida Farmer of the Year

DAYTONA BEACH – Okeechobee’s Woody Larson was named 2026 Farmer of the Year by Florida Farm Bureau on Oct. 28 during the annual Florida Farm Bureau Convention.

A protein can help make some citrus more tolerant to the deadly citrus greening disease

Greening disease has devastated the citrus crop in Florida, but University of Florida scientists are using genes from another plant...

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Health

Sold-out 5K raises nearly $10,000 for breast cancer care

Partners for Breast Cancer Care raised nearly $10,000 during a sold-out 5K race and one-mile walk...

Florida among worst in nation for untreated lung cancer cases

On Nov. 5, the American Lung Association in Florida released the 2025 “State of Lung Cancer” report...

Planned Parenthood launches syphilis care, offers rapid testing throughout Florida

This month, Planned Parenthood of Florida continued to build on their promise of a “Bigger. Better. Bolder.” future...

DOH-Okeechobee recognizes National Diabetes Awareness Month

The Florida Department of Health in Okeechobee County (DOH-Okeechobee) emphasizes the importance of diabetes...

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Business

Hendry County News Community Guide moves to full-gloss magazine

The Lake Okeechobee News sales team is now selling the annual Hendry County News Community Guide for February 2026.

Florida Farm Bureau honors Gilbert Ford

DAYTONA BEACH -- Gilbert Ford of Okeechobee has been named the Florida Farm Bureau Federation Member Benefit Partner of the Year. This announcement was made at the …

Methane from landfill is renewable energy

OKEECHOBEE – Okeechobee County is the site of WM’s first renewable natural gas (RNG) facility in Florida.

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Traffic & Road Work

Hendry County Road Watch Report for week of Nov. 9-15

The following column is the Road Watch report for Hendry County for the week beginning Sunday, Nov. 9...

Glades County Road Watch Report for week of Nov. 9-15

The following column is the Road Watch report for Glades County for the week beginning Sunday, Nov. 9...

AAA: Florida gas prices rise 10 cents; the state average remains below $3 a gallon

Florida gas prices rose 11 cents last week, yet the state average remains less than $3 a gallon.

Okeechobee County Road Watch Report for week of Nov. 2-8

The following column is the Road Watch report for Okeechobee County for the week beginning Sunday, Nov. 2...

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State

Jabil: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

ST PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — ST PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Jabil Inc. (JBL) on Thursday reported fiscal fourth-quarter net income of $218 million. On a per-share basis, the St Petersburg, …

Tropical Storm Humberto has formed in the Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center says

Tropical Storm Humberto has formed in the Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center says.

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National & World

- Prepare your household now for more frequent climate disasters
  
  The American Red Cross South Florida Region is encouraging everyone to take critical actions during National...
- IRS urges emergency preparedness ahead of peak disaster season
  
  As hurricane season peaks and wildfire risks remain high, the IRS urges individuals and...
- Did you know: Understanding tropical weather terms
  
  As we approach the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season, it’s important for all of us to get to know the key tropical weather terms...

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Special Sections

Bassmaster tournament on Lake O Nov. 13-15

City of LaBelle celebrates Centennial

Uncertainty still remains about SNAP benefits

Seminole Tribe hosts 2025 American Indigenous Arts Celebration

SAR present check to Wreaths Across America

Enjoy Thanksgiving as you navigate ‘sus’ comments during family dinner

Okeechobee County Schools honor veterans with districtwide events

Lake Okeechobee News Nov. 5, 2025

Hendry County News October 2025

LORE October 2025

Finding consistency will be key in final EQ at Lake Okeechobee

Moore Haven Lady Terriers earn regional runners-up

Recreational harvest of hogfish closes in waters of the Atlantic/Florida Keys starting Nov. 1

Caloosa Humane Society presents Pets of the Week

Caloosa Humane Society presents Pets of the Week

Caloosa Humane Society presents Pets of the Week

Caloosa Humane Society presents Pets of the Week

Serviceman receives long-awaited recognition

Accusations raised about helicopter engine

Sold-out 5K raises nearly $10,000 for breast cancer care

Florida among worst in nation for untreated lung cancer cases

Planned Parenthood launches syphilis care, offers rapid testing throughout Florida

DOH-Okeechobee recognizes National Diabetes Awareness Month

Hendry County Road Watch Report for week of Nov. 9-15

Glades County Road Watch Report for week of Nov. 9-15

AAA: Florida gas prices rise 10 cents; the state average remains below $3 a gallon

Okeechobee County Road Watch Report for week of Nov. 2-8

Jabil: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Tropical Storm Humberto has formed in the Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center says

AP News Summary at 12:07 a.m. EDT

What to know about the international flotilla seeking to break Israel's blockade of Gaza

Work starts on EAA Reservoir inflow pump station

Businesses honor Veteran’s Day with deals to veterans and military personnel

Prepare your household now for more frequent climate disasters

IRS urges emergency preparedness ahead of peak disaster season

Did you know: Understanding tropical weather terms