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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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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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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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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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Lake Okeechobee north shore, photo taken March 17, 2024. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Lake Okeechobee level still rising slowly
The Lake Okeechobee area was spared from damage from Hurricane Helene, as local officials watch other potential tropical storms in the height of the hurricane season. more
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Water managers moved water into Big O ahead of storm
In anticipation of Hurricane Helene, SFWMD drew down the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes and Lake Istokpoga to create storage space … more
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Lake Okeechobee north shore, photo taken March 17, 2024. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Lake Okeechobee level nears 15 feet
Lake Okeechobee was at 14.99 feet above sea level on Sept. 17, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). more
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Landra Oxer had six digs against the Village School of Naples. [Photo courtesy Moore Haven Athletics]
Lady Terriers go on six-game win streak 
The Moore Haven Lady Terriers racked up six back-to-back wins through the end of August and early September.   more
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Moore Haven senior Akeelah Ling led the Lady Terriers with 12 kills in their 3-0 win over the Evangelical Christian . [Photo courtesy Moore Haven Athletics]
Big Lake Athlete of the Week: Akeelah Ling
Moore Haven High School senior Akeelah Ling is this week’s Big Lake Athlete of the Week for her performance with the Lady Terrier varsity volleyball team. more
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Lake Okeechobee north shore, photo taken March 17, 2024. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Lake continues to rise due to heavy rainfall
Lake Okeechobee was at 14.36 feet above sea level on Sept. 4, with most of the inflow coming directly from the sky into the Big O. more
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Georgia man accused of attacking BHR senior
A Georgia man was arrested last month after he was accused of attacking a 74-year-old man. more
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The Brahmans raise their helmets after a practice. [Photo by Richard Marion/Lake Okeechobee News]
Football around the lake this week : Aug. 29
Football teams around Lake Okeechobee officially kicked off their new season last week. more
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Freshman Trinity Guerry had one dig and five assists against Glades Day [Photo courtesy Moore Haven Athletics]
Lady Terriers take down Glades Day 
The Moore Haven Lady Terrier varsity volleyball team secured their second win of the season on Aug. 27, defeating the Glades Day Lady Gators 3-0.   more
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No water released from Big O as rain drives lake higher
The 2024 hurricane season has been kind to South Florida so far … more
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Glades County woman discusses scam that cost her $12K
A Glades County woman was scammed out of thousands of dollars and wants others to learn from her mistake. more
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What does LOSOM mean for hurricane season?
Lake Okeechobee is rising and LOSOM is in place. What does that mean for the rest of the hurricane season? more
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Lake O rising due to direct rainfall
After spending more than a month around 13.5 feet above sea level, recent heavy rainfall is causing the Lake Okeechobee level to rise. more
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Turbidity curtains could help lake vegetation grow
Can turbidity curtains help regrow submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) in Lake Okeechobee? more
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FWC to use helicopters to spray invasive plants on Lake O
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will be conducting aquatic plant management on Lake Okeechobee ... more
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Lake O in good shape for hurricane season
Lake Okeechobee is in good shape should the hurricane season bring more storms ... more
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