The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) TrophyCatch program is celebrating 15 seasons...
Yearling students celebrate Hispanic Heritage
Wildlife photography walk planned
Caloosa Humane Society presents Pets of the Week
FHP participates in multi-state strike force operation
Central students earn perfect attendance
North Elementary students visit Oceanographic Center
Okeechobee’s top 10 property owners paid 30% of the county’s total property taxes in 2025, according to the Okeechobee County Financial Report ...
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DCF highlights statewide resources and partnerships in honor of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Lucky guest claims $113,970 jackpot at Seminole Brighton Bay Casino
Letter to the Editor: Healthcare crisis coming Oct. 22
"People Worth Caring About Florida" premieres with LaBelle Health & Rehabilitation Center
Healthy Start plans to raise $15,00 for prenatal care close to home
Hendry BOCC recognizes Charlene O. Cooper
Woman allegedly beaten by several members of ex's family
Audelia Bustamante recognized for 10 years of service
Hendry County BOCC hears totals from the Hendry County School Zone Safety Program
First Bank has received an honorable mention in the Independent Community Bankers of America’s (ICBA) 2026 National Community Bank Service Awards.
Join the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for upcoming public meetings in the next few …
Okeechobee County Schools understands the concern raised by recent social media posts regarding an …
OKEECHOBEE -- Okeechobee County cemetery regulations are online on the county’s website …
After his neighbor came onto his property and cut down his shrubs, a property owner called 911 to report …
Country Oaks Elementary celebrated Vaquero Day on Sept. 25 as they concluded their Hispanic …
On Sept. 25, Upthegrove Elementary’s VPK students celebrated Johnny Appleseed Day.
Okeechobee County schools under Shelter in Place order after concerning 911 call …
Glades Central and Glades Day were the only area teams to win last week, and the Raiders did it in …
OKEECHOBEE -- The two challengers for Okeechobee County Commission, running against District 4’s Terry Burroughs (board chairman) and District 2 incumbent Bryant Culpepper, faced off with the …
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges…
After a report of a reckless driver on the Turnpike, a Texas man was arrested and charged with DUI.
Okeechobee Community Theatre opened their 2026/2027 season with an emotional drama that tackles the difficult issue of mental illness.
A woman was arrested after breaking into her cousin’s house to take a shower.
OKEECHOBEE – The First United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch is back!
Deputies spent several hours searching for a woman’s missing cellphone Nov. 11 but were unable to recover it.
Two minors were given a stern talking to after they threatened a local business recently.
Okeechobee County will enforce the decade-old regulations on placement of items at Evergreen Cemetery with fines if necessary.
City Administrator Denise Whitehead presented the August staff report to the Okeechobee City Council during its Sept. 21 meeting. Whitehead, who …
