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True Okee: The Death of Charles McArthur

True Okee is a podcast featuring true crime and weird stories from the forgotten heartland of South Florida.

Planned deviation would let more water flow south

A main goal of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) has been to move more freshwater south to Everglades National Park and Florida Bay.

Planned deviation would let more water flow south

A main goal of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) has been to move more freshwater south to Everglades National Park and Florida Bay.

Man accused of dumping concrete down drains of rental house

An Okeechobee man was arrested after he allegedly dumped concrete down the pipes of a rental home.

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Community

Glades County School District expands summer meal options for families

This summer, families living in Glades County will have greater access to free, nutritious meals for children...

Healthy Start seeking volunteers to decorate for the Father-Daughter Dance

We’re getting everything ready for our upcoming Father-Daughter Dance this Saturday, June 14

Juneteenth Glades Youth Talent Explosion is Back!

The fourth annual Glades Youth Explosion is a free event to showcase the incredible youth singers, dancers...

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Lake Okeechobee

SFWMD & FWC plant eelgrass in Fisheating Bay

Flood control is a key component of the District’s mission

Low lake level gives vegetation a chance to grow

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Sports

Indian River State College Night at Clover Park returns for second year

The Indian River State College Alumni Association is proud to announce the return of Indian River State College Night at Clover Park on Wednesday, July 23...

LaSala's Big O Dojo wins big at international tournament

LaSala's Big "O" Dojo won big at an international tournament in Miami!

CHS wrestlers attend USMC Sports wrestling camp

The Clewiston High School Tiger wrestling team is coming off a successful season which saw them field a wrestler...

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Human Interest

The garbage situation is getting out of hand

A trash can may seem like a strange thing to steal, but it is happening more and more often lately.

Christina Smiley wins prestigious award

Congratulations to Christina Smiley, a graduate student in Musicology, on receiving the prestigious Howard Mayer Brown Fellowship from the American Musicological Society 25-26.

City honors legacy of long-time employee

The City of Okeechobee Honors the Legacy of Former Public Works Maintenance Foreman Palmer Cleveland Lamb. It is with deep respect and heartfelt sorrow the City announces the passing …

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Schools

Brilyn Capling named to University of Alabama Spring 2025 Deans List

Brilyn Capling was named to The University of Alabama Dean's List for Spring Semester 2025.

Hallstrom Planetarium at IRSC launches Stellar 2025-2026 Starlight Series for 33rd Season

The 2025–2026 Starlight Series features immersive shows and presentations about astronomy and space.

OCFR visits Migrant summer program

On June 11, the Okeechobee County Fire Rescue visited the Migrant Summer Program...

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Wildlife & Environment

USACE to host CEPP Virtual Informational Meeting

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District (USACE), will host a virtual informational meeting Monday, June 30...

FWC scientists watching for Red tide & Sargassum

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is watchful for signs of Karenia brevis (red tide) and Sargassum.

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Government

County commissioners discuss decorations on graves

CLEWISTON – Hendry County Commissioners hope to resolve ongoing problems with cemetery maintenance.

Olde Florida RV Park plans to add diner

Olde Florida RV Park in LaBelle has plans for expansion.

Hendry County to allow shipping containers in some residential areas

Some Hendry County homeowners will be allowed to use shipping containers for storage under a change...

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Police/Fire

Man reportedly calls his own doctor and makes threats

Earlier this week, a medical professional reported disturbing phone calls from a patient.

Miami man arrested on turnpike

After a high-speed chase on the Florida Turnpike, the driver of a small white sedan was arrested and booked into the Okeechobee County Jail.

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Opinion

A mother’s plea: The urgent need for productive conversations about gun violence

When I bought my 14-year-old son a crisp, navy suit with a yellow bowtie for his upcoming spring formal...

The Weekly Clothesline: Pentecost…the deepest of love

This past Sunday we celebrated Pentecost, the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles, how they were filled...

Franklin voted to restrict state and local government

Congressman Franklin voted to STOP any state or local governmental controls over artificial intelligence for 10 years.

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Hurricane News

FEMA By the Numbers Weekly Update June 5

Activate Hope: Displaced survivors can apply for State Non-Congregate Sheltering by visiting the Activate Hope website at hopeflorida.com...

Readers share tips for hurricane season preparedness

The Lake Okeechobee News asked readers to share their hurricane season advice for newcomers.

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Adopt A Pet

Caloosa Humane Society presents Pets of the Week

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

Dogs find new homes after death of owner

Wednesday, June 4

While grieving the death of her mother, Athena Meeker was left with many difficult tasks to do.

Caloosa Humane Society presents Pets of the Week

Monday, June 2

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, May 27

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

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE

Virtual Career Fair for Veterans to be held June 17

Over 60 companies are primed to hire at the upcoming Eastern Region Virtual Career Fair for Veterans organized by DAV & RecruitMilitary.

Okeechobee and Glades County veterans experience Honor Flight

Veterans from Okeechobee and Glades Counties were treated to the flight of a lifetime last week ...

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Agriculture

UF taps global invasion ecology expert to lead new era of the ISI

In the summer of 2000, a young undergraduate named Luke Flory was knee-deep in invasive plant species at a nature preserve...

Cowboys, cattle drive help teach Florida history

Florida fourth graders will have a chance to participate in a living history lesson in the 2025/2026 school year.

Cowboys, cattle drive help teach Florida history

Florida fourth graders will have a chance to participate in a living history lesson in the 2025/2026 school year.

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Health

Pick a day to donate blood on the Blood Bus

For the sake of those in need of a blood transfusion, we ask you to pick a day and hop on the Blood Bus...

DOH-Okeechobee observes Revive Awareness Day

The Florida Department of Health in Okeechobee County (DOH-Okeechobee) observes Revive Awareness Day on Friday, June 6, 2025, and reminds residents that naloxone...

DOH-St. Lucie issues rabies alert

The Florida Department of Health in St. Lucie County (DOH-St. Lucie) is issuing a rabies alert in St. Lucie County in response to a confirmed case of rabies...

HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital celebrates Chief Nursing Officer Dorothy Watson

HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital is proud to announce that our Chief Nursing Officer, Dorothy Watson...

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Business

AAA: Florida gas prices average $3.09 Per gallon

Florida gas prices increased 10 cents last week and then declined 3 cents through the weekend. On Sunday, June 8, ...

Florida Hometown Title celebrates a decade of deeds

Florida Hometown Title is proudly celebrating its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of deeds—a milestone that reflects...

Culver's is still coming, but no one knows when

Yes Okeechobee. Culver’s is still coming… eventually.

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Traffic & Road Work

Okeechobee County Road Watch Report for week of June 15-21

The following column is the Road Watch report for Okeechobee County for the week beginning Sunday, June 15...

Hendry County Road Watch Report for week of June 15-21

The following column is the Road Watch report for Hendry County for the week beginning Sunday, June 15...

Glades County Road Watch Report for week of June 15-21

The following column is the Road Watch report for Glades County for the week beginning Sunday, June 15...

Okeechobee Road Watch Report for week beginning June 8

Road Watch report for Okeechobee County for the week of Sunday, June 8. Motorists are reminded...

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State

Tropical Storm Dalila forms in the Pacific Ocean south of southwestern Mexico

Tropical Storm Dalila forms in the Pacific Ocean south of southwestern Mexico.

Space station leak concerns will delay visit by astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary

A chartered spaceflight for India, Poland and Hungary's first astronauts in decades has been delayed indefinitely because of leak concerns at the International Space Station. NASA said Thursday that …

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National & World

- Letter to the Editor: Hurricane season is here
  
  Hurricane season is here and it’s time to prepare for everything that comes with it. Less than a year ago, Hurricane Milton...
- Hurricane season has officially begun: Learn how you can prepare
  
  The annual Atlantic hurricane season has officially begun and now is a good time for all of us living in Florida to ensure we are prepared...
- FEMA provides Florida hurricane recovery update
  
  As of June 3, 899 FEMA staff are on the ground in Florida to help survivors recover from Hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby.

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True Okee: The Death of Charles McArthur

Planned deviation would let more water flow south

Planned deviation would let more water flow south

Man accused of dumping concrete down drains of rental house

Glades County School District expands summer meal options for families

Healthy Start seeking volunteers to decorate for the Father-Daughter Dance

Juneteenth Glades Youth Talent Explosion is Back!

E-newspaper

LORE June 2025

Indian River State College Night at Clover Park returns for second year

LaSala's Big O Dojo wins big at international tournament

CHS wrestlers attend USMC Sports wrestling camp

Caloosa Humane Society presents Pets of the Week

Dogs find new homes after death of owner

Caloosa Humane Society presents Pets of the Week

Caloosa Humane Society presents Pets of the Week

Virtual Career Fair for Veterans to be held June 17

Okeechobee and Glades County veterans experience Honor Flight

Pick a day to donate blood on the Blood Bus

DOH-Okeechobee observes Revive Awareness Day

DOH-St. Lucie issues rabies alert

HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital celebrates Chief Nursing Officer Dorothy Watson

Okeechobee County Road Watch Report for week of June 15-21

Hendry County Road Watch Report for week of June 15-21

Glades County Road Watch Report for week of June 15-21

Okeechobee Road Watch Report for week beginning June 8

Tropical Storm Dalila forms in the Pacific Ocean south of southwestern Mexico

Space station leak concerns will delay visit by astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary

Israel attacks Iran's capital with explosions booming across Tehran

The Latest: Trump’s ‘America first’ agenda faces a new test as Israel strikes Iran

OCSO arrests man accused of multiple counts child porn possession

Okeechobee Arrest Report

Letter to the Editor: Hurricane season is here

Hurricane season has officially begun: Learn how you can prepare

FEMA provides Florida hurricane recovery update