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This photo of Lake Okeechobee was taken on Oct. 7, 2024. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Water flowing into -- but not out of -- of Lake O
Lake Okeechobee has risen about 4 inches in the past week, Col. Brandon Bowman, commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Congressman Scott Franklin (right) officiated in a pinning ceremony to honor Vietnam War era veterans. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Luncheon honors Vietnam War era veterans
OKEECHOBEE – The Okeechobee Chamber of Commerce honored Vietnam War era veterans during the Oct. 16 Community Hero Luncheon at More 2 Life Ministries. more
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Big Lake Athlete of the Week: Madison Ayuso
Okeechobee High School senior Madison Ayuso is this week’s Big Lake Athlete of the Week for her performance with the Lady Brahman varsity volleyball team. more
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Photo courtesy Cross Training Ministries
Cross Training Ministries hit by tornado
CLEWISTON -- A Gofundme.com account has been set up for Clewiston’s Cross Training Ministries, which suffered severe damage on Oct. 9 when their buildings were hit by a tornado in the outer … more
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This photo of Lake Okeechobee was taken on Oct. 7, 2024. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Lake could rise to 17 feet as storm water drains south
Lake Okeechobee could rise to nearly 17 feet as the rainfall from Hurricane Milton drains south according to Col. Brandon Bowman … more
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Lakeport residents plan to rebuild
The sound of chainsaws filled the air as Lakeport residents, their friends, neighbors and volunteers who just wanted to help started cleaning up ... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Charlie and Katrina Williams are thankful for the friends who came to help them clean up the debris left when a tornado came through their property on Oct. 9. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Okeechobee couple ran for their lives from tornado
Charlie and Katrina Williams were in the backyard of their home in Dixie Ranch Estates when the phone rang. … more
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The Taylor Creek S-193 Boat Lock on Lake Okeechobee's North Shore is now open to navigation. The lock was temporarily closed for maintenance work and reopened on Aug. 3. [Photo courtesy SFWMD]
Navigation locks to close as hurricane advances
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is temporarily closing navigational locks in preparation of Hurricane Milton.  more
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Leadership cadets help community prepare for hurricane
OKEECHOBEE -- Cadets from the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office Leadership Academy filled sandbags at the Okeechobee County Public Works Department... more
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Copart is not just an auction site. The company reaches out when natural disasters occur to help people get back on their feet. With a team of catastrophe relief experts, they are able to quickly get to the areas where they are needed. Because they are so quick to retrieve the damaged vehicles, the vehicle owners are able to navigate the claims process sooner.
Copart is back at work reclaiming vehicles in the wake of hurricane
Copart  first came on the scene in Okeechobee after Hurricane Ian. more
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Task force seeks information on suspects
On Oct. 4, members of the Okeechobee Narcotics Task Force arrested several individuals throughout Okeechobee County on probable cause drug charges.   … more
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Mayor issues Executive Order
Unlike the controversial emergency ordinance issued prior to Hurricane Helene, the city of Okeechobee's new Executive Order does not mention guns at all. more
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City of Okeechobee announces closures
The city of Okeechobee announces closures due to Hurricane Milton. more
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Three compete for two city council seats
There are three candidates running for the two city council seats on the general election ballots this year. more
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Angel Pena can do just about anything at K12 Print where he has been employed for almost 17 years.
Business owner helps man turn his life around
Despite a rough beginning, an Okeechobee resident turned his life around in an attempt to create a better ... more
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Okeechobee residents prepare for hurricane
OKEECHOBEE – On Monday, Okeechobee area residents were busy preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Milton. more
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After their successful trip to help those in the disaster zones left by Hurricane Helene, our heroes made it back to Okeechobee on Wednesday evening.
Locals fly rescue mission after Hurricane Helene
Okeechobee residents, who prefer to remain anonymous,.. more
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Members of the Moore Haven volleyball program got the chance to watch a game at Florida Gulf Coast University. [Photo courtesy Moore Haven Athletics]
Lady Terriers volleyball putting together dominating season 
The Moore Haven Lady Terriers are 13-2 headed into the last few games of the regular season and look like they’re ready to make a playoff run.   more
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Woman charged with burglary in Treasure Island
An Okeechobee woman was surprised last week when a stranger opened the door to her home... more
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Okeechobee City Police Department welcomes Jarrett Romanello as detective and public information officer.
OCPD welcomes new detective/PIO
Okeechobee City Police Department recently welcomed its new detective/PIO officer. more
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