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Man charged with disorderly intoxication after allegedly blowing kisses at young girl
An intoxicated man was arrested last week after allegedly blowing kisses at a 10-year-old girl and then threatening people with a knife. more
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Reckless shooting nearly hits child
A second incident of reckless shooting was reported last week, this time on State Road 70 East. more
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The shootings shook my world
Life altering. That's what this weekend was to me. I've never had an event shake my existence the way Saturday night did.   … more
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Property owner speaks out about shooting
A property owner who recently found himself, his family and his friends under fire while... more
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Okeechobee commissioners approve rezoning for 16 acres near Blue Cypress resort
Okeechobee County Commissioners approved a controversial rezoning to allow a mobile home park across the canal from Blue Cypress Golf and Condominium Resort ... more
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Some city employees may soon see pay raises
After all the details are hashed out, some city employees will most likely see an increase in their pay. more
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Innocent bystanders shot by target shooters
Two people were accidentally shot last weekend by one or more individuals doing some... more
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Woman who allegedly tried to stab a friend is back in jail again
An Okeechobee woman was charged with tampering with a witness for the second time... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Okee Poke won the 2024 Best Taste of Okeechobee award for the annual event hosted by Okeechobee Main Street. [Photo courtesy Okeechobee Main Street].
Okeechobee Main Street hosts Taste of Okeechobee
Okeechobee Main Street's Taste of Okeechobee was held Feb. 3 in downtown Okeechobee. more
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Port Mayaca Lock and Dam and Lake Okeechobee.
Lake O releases could be higher under LOSOM
Changing the plan for regulating the level of Lake Okeechobee could mean higher freshwater releases to the coastal estuaries under certain conditions. more
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From the Archives: New movie theater opens in Okeechobee
In 1973 news of a new movie theater excited the Okeechobee community. A contest for naming theater resulted in the name The Brahman Theater. more
Woman scammed by fake Amazon caller
An Okeechobee woman was the victim of fraud last week when someone convinced... more
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Oscole Warrior Legacy's demostration included information about how Seminole women took part in the Seminole Wars, carrying equipment for the men and engaging in combat themselves. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News].
Brighton Reservation celebrates annual Field Day Festival
School children from all over South Florida visited Brighton Seminole Reservation in Glades County... more
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38 homeowners report they were swindled by a contractor
An Okeechobee contractor is in hot water after allegedly accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars and then not performing any work. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Regular chiropractic adjustments help keep horses in top condition. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
New chiropractor adjusts animals as well as people
Dr. Robert Safranski recently joined Platt Chiropractic, 280 SW 32nd St., Okeechobee. more
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Local woman accused of smuggling drugs into jail inside body cavity
An Okeechobee woman was arrested last week after reportedly smuggling drugs into the county jail. more
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Lady Brahmans to host Glades Day at OHS
The Okeechobee High School varsity softball team will host the Glades Day Lady... more
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Jenna with an Emu at the Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary
Okeechobee teen visits Australia
An Okeechobee teen recently had the unique experience of visiting Australia. more
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Okeechobee superintendent Ken Kenworthy speaks at the groundbreaking of the new OHS.
School district holding retirement reception for Kenworthy
The Okeechobee County School District is holding a retirement reception on Feb. 26 for outgoing superintendent Ken Kenworthy. more
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Each guest was treated like royalty throughout the evening.
Night to Shine held in Okeechobee
Okeechobee teens and adults with special needs were invited to Okeechobee’s first Night to Shine last week. more
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