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Teen ballerina Lilly Mobley leaps into the spotlight

In the heart of small-town Florida, 13-year-old Lillian “Lilly” Mobley is spinning her way toward stardom. The gifted young ballerina from Okeechobee has been …

Another commission meeting, another protest ...

OKEECHOBEE – In what has become a regular occurrence at Okeechobee County Commission meetings, a group of protesters dominated the public comment period of the April 24 meeting of the …

Armed suspect in standoff with OCSO

Residents in the Quail Acres subdivision of U.S. 441 North were shocked to hear a hostage situation was taking place near their homes.

Teens publish book for children

Seventeen Okeechobee High School teens are now published authors, thanks to their dedicated teacher, Ruthie Albright.

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Community

Okeechobee County Affordable Housing Coordinator makes dreams come true

In Okeechobee County, Lacy Granados is playing a crucial role in improving affordable housing for residents.

Girl Scouts host 2025 Summer Camp at Camp Welaka

The countdown to summer fun is on! Registration is now open for the Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida’s 2025 summer camp...

Quarters for a Cause to benefit Dawn Helfinstine is May 20

The Quarters for a Cause to benefit Dawn Helfinstine will be held on Tuesday, May 20 at the American Legion...

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Lake Okeechobee

Lake releases to Caloosahatchee cut to 650 cfs

Lake O level hits 12 feet

Several Lake Okeechobee Boat Locks are temporarily closed April 15

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Sports

Tell us about your personal best – it doesn’t have to be a TrophyCatch!

If you’ve ever caught a bass, you have a personal best – regardless of size. TrophyCatch wants to hear about yours!

Brahmans win baseball district championship

The Okeechobee High School varsity Brahman baseball team secured a district championship with a dominating 13-3 win over the Sebastian River Sharks on April 17.

Okeechobee girl wins individual honors at state archery contest

GAINESVILLE – Kiara Diaz, an Okeechobee home school student, won first place in the Elementary School Female division...

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Human Interest

Did a homeless woman really poop in the park?

On Monday, April 21, a disturbing post was made on the Facebook page, Okeechobee Speak Out.

Mom of autistic child tells their story

April is National Autism Awareness Month, and who better to discuss autism than the parents of an autistic child?

Community helps find dog that was lost after car crash

After a serious car accident in front of Popeye’s last week, little Lucy disappeared.

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Schools

Okeechobee County School Board dedicates new CTE building at OHS

The Okeechobee County School Board proudly dedicated the new Career and Technical Education (CTE) Building....

What happens if ICE shows up at your child’s school?

You may have heard that in January of this year President Trump rescinded a 2011 directive...

Glades County Schools consider four-day week

MOORE HAVEN – Would a four-day school week work better for the students, teachers and families in rural Glades County?

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Wildlife & Environment

UF study shows non-native trees quietly invading our U.S. forests

A new University of Florida study tracking more than 5 million trees over nearly three decades reveals

Culvert repairs underway

OKEECHOBEE -- Residents in the Lazy 7 area have noticed dry conditions in the L-62 canal. SFWMD Okeechobee Field Station crews are using the dry weather conditions …

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Government

USPS is enhancing service standards

New tools and fact sheet offered to help customers determine expected delivery times Refinements will occur in two phases: April 1 and July 1 Refinements estimated to save USPS at …

Voters asked to verify addresses

Postcards requesting address confirmation went out to all registered voters in Okeechobee County in late March or early April.

USPS to celebrate 250th anniversaries of Army, Navy, and Marine Corps with commemorative stamps

The U.S. Postal Service to proudly unveil three individual commemorative stamps honoring the 250th anniversaries

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Police/Fire

Okeechobee man charged with homicide

On Wednesday, April 23, 2025, the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office was notified of a shooting that occurred near the Qual Acres Subdivision ...

Man gets five years for child porn possession

An Okeechobee man was sentenced to five years in state prison this week after pleading no contest ...

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Opinion

When should woman claim Social Security?

AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor answers questions about Social Security.

Being tough on crime includes addressing child abuse

News outlets obsess over shocking, high-profile crimes -- from murders to violent carjackings.

FWC seeks feedback about bear hunting rules

The FWC is seeking feedback from the public on proposed changes to bear hunting regulations in Florida. To help, please complete a short comment tool to share your thoughts on this topic.

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Hurricane News

FEMA opens recovery centers

FEMA has opened Disaster Recovery Centers in Glades, Okeechobee and Palm Beach counties …

Operation Blue Roof helps hurricane victims

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has placed tarps on more than 7,100 homes damaged by Hurricanes Helene and Milton...

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Adopt A Pet

Caloosa Humane Society seeks forever homes for pets

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

The Caloosa Humane Society has a mix of adorable dogs and cats who are in need of loving families!

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Veterans

Ancient Oaks supports veterans

Many residents at the Ancient Oaks Condominium Resort in Okeechobee are veterans or have a close family member...

Local veterans to take Honor Flight in May

Veterans from Okeechobee and Glades Counties will soon be taking off on an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington D.C....

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Agriculture

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a Florida avocado tree

With Cinco de Mayo approaching, now’s the time to dig into guacamole and even plant the tree...

UF/IFAS entomologist fights for Florida’s crops against costly pests

Behind every fresh head of lettuce and pepper on your plate, there’s a team of scientists working tirelessly...

Floridians are fertilizing lawns without guidance

A newly published UF/IFAS report reveals significant knowledge gaps about fertilizer among Floridians ...

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Health

Boy saves cousin from drowning

A 4-year-old boy was brought to Raulerson Hospital after nearly drowning in a swimming pool.

Man claims government planted flesh-eating bug in him

When a deputy called to tell a man he was trespassed from HCA Raulerson Hospital...

FDOH reminds residents to vaccinate pets

The Florida Department of Health is warning residents to vaccinate their pets and avoid contact with wild and stray animals.

The hidden threat to care for the Down syndrome community

When my son was born with Down syndrome, I learned quickly that the smallest details of medical care...

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Business

SFWMD to hold public meetings

Join the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for upcoming public meetings in the next three weeks.

FWC to hold Gopher Tortoise Technical Assistance Group meeting on April 25

A meeting of the Gopher Tortoise Technical Assistance Group will be held virtually on Friday, April 25...

AAA: Florida gas prices declined 11 cents last week

Florida gas prices declined 11 cents last week. The state average was $3.00 per gallon on Sunday.

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Traffic & Road Work

Okeechobee County Road Watch for week beginning April 20

Road Watch report for Okeechobee County for the week of Sunday, April 20. Motorists are reminded...

Okeechobee County Road Watch Report for week beginning April 13

Change the date) Road Watch report for Okeechobee County for the week of Sunday, April 13. Motorists are reminded...

Okeechobee County Road Watch Report for week of April 6-12

US 441 at NE 50th Drive (Hillard Road): US 441 at NE 50th Drive (Hillard Road): (Permit project) Crews are constructing...

Okeechobee County Road Watch

Road Watch report for Okeechobee County for the week of Sunday, March 30. Motorists are reminded...

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State

As immigrant arrests surge, complaints of abuse mount at America's oldest detention center in Miami

As President Donald Trump seeks to make good on his campaign pledge of mass arrests and removals of migrants, the U.S. immigration detention system is being overrun with prisoners. The overcrowding …

As immigrant arrests surge, complaints of abuse mount at America's oldest detention center in Miami

As President Donald J. Trump seeks to make good on his campaign pledge of mass arrests and removals of migrants, the U.S. immigration detention system is being overrun with prisoners. The …

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National & World

- Operation Blue Roof extended
  
  Operation Blue Roof is a priority mission managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the Federal Emergency...
- MARC is set up at the library to help with disaster recovery
  
  If you are in need of help after the recent hurricane and its accompanying tornadoes, turn to your local library.
- FWC addressing hundreds of vessels displaced by Hurricanes Helene and Milton
  
  Florida is a haven for boaters and is recognized as “The Boating Capital of the World.”

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Special Sections

Teen ballerina Lilly Mobley leaps into the spotlight

Another commission meeting, another protest ...

Armed suspect in standoff with OCSO

Teens publish book for children

Okeechobee County Affordable Housing Coordinator makes dreams come true

Girl Scouts host 2025 Summer Camp at Camp Welaka

Quarters for a Cause to benefit Dawn Helfinstine is May 20

E-newspaper

April LORE 2025

Tell us about your personal best – it doesn’t have to be a TrophyCatch!

Brahmans win baseball district championship

Okeechobee girl wins individual honors at state archery contest

Caloosa Humane Society seeks forever homes for pets

Ancient Oaks supports veterans

Local veterans to take Honor Flight in May

Boy saves cousin from drowning

Man claims government planted flesh-eating bug in him

FDOH reminds residents to vaccinate pets

The hidden threat to care for the Down syndrome community

Okeechobee County Road Watch for week beginning April 20

Okeechobee County Road Watch Report for week beginning April 13

Okeechobee County Road Watch Report for week of April 6-12

Okeechobee County Road Watch

As immigrant arrests surge, complaints of abuse mount at America's oldest detention center in Miami

As immigrant arrests surge, complaints of abuse mount at America's oldest detention center in Miami

Trump and Zelenskyy among dignitaries converging on Rome for funeral of Pope Francis

AP PHOTOS: The changing faces of Vietnam War landmarks

Did a homeless woman really poop in the park?

Armed suspect in standoff with OCSO

Operation Blue Roof extended

MARC is set up at the library to help with disaster recovery

FWC addressing hundreds of vessels displaced by Hurricanes Helene and Milton