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Teen hit by car: gets right back up

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Government

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 ...

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

During their Oct. 8 meeting, Okeechobee County Commissioners proclaimed October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Okeechobee County.

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

Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) did an additional field review and is moving forward with plans to adding a traffic signal ...

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Water management infrastructure protects our communities and water resources
USACE to host bi-annual informational meeting on all phases of the CEPP
USACE issues NEPA guidance for EAA A-2 Reservoir initial fill operations

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HURRICANE NEWS
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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.
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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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Current conditions
Observed from: Okeechobee County Airport
Thunderstorm in Vicinity Rain Fog/Mist, 79 °F
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Steady temperature around 82. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New … Get the full forecast
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Lake levels
12.16 feet
Last year: 13.68 feet
Depth given in feet above sea level.
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Human Interest
What a blessing! Thank you so much to everyone who donated food and their time for our Mission…
Okeechobee lost a beloved member of the community last month when Luis Rivera was killed in a car crash.
Thank you, Steve McGovern, for the nice shelf to put our plants on! said Chobee Clubhouse director Stephanie Busbin. 

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Schools
Osceola Middle School FFA officer team went to the COLT conference for Chapter Officer Leadership Training...
On Wednesday, Oct. 7, Mrs. VanderMolen of Seminole Elementary surprised some lucky students with...
On Tuesday, Oct. 6, Seminole Elementary School got a visit from Okeechobee County Fire Rescue and the students...

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Wildlife & Environment
The deadline to submit comments is Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
Your backyard can be a place where people encounter mosquitoes capable of transmitting dengue …

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Community
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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...
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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...
OKEECHOBEE -- At the Oct. 8 Okeechobee County Commission meeting, Okeechobee Healthy Start asked Okeechobee County Commissioners to declare October as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]

Candlelight vigil to honor Pregnancy and Infant Loss

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month in Okeechobee County.

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Police/Fire
On Aug. 8, 2026, 38-year-old Eliseo Garcia-Zunun was apprehended in Hendry County during an ICE Operation.
When his neighbor reportedly refused to stop driving down the road at high speeds, a man took it upon himself to stop her by digging a trench.

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Opinion
Thursday, Oct. 8, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) provided testimony opposing...
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 ...
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 …
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 …
Imagine an Okeechobee child standing at the edge of adulthood 20 years from now.

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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

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
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

AAA: Florida gas prices declined 29 cents last week

Florida drivers are finally seeing relief at the gas pump after a sharp run-up in prices last month.

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 ...

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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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