OKEECHOBEE — Our "Ride to Work" program needs help.
"We are facing challenges despite our success, as we currently don't have any bicycles to distribute."
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By Sgt. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 12/14/23 |
After he missed Thanksgiving with his family, Scratchy’s owner was ecstatic when he returned in plenty of time for Christmas.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/14/23 |
Okeechobee County officials and residents voiced their opposition to the Lower Kissimmee Basin Stormwater Treatment Area ...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/14/23 |
Okeechobee County School Board members are preparing to begin the search for a new superintendent.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/14/23 |
A 90-year-old man was attacked by his roommate last week, and his car was stolen.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/14/23 |
A bicyclist was hit by a truck last month, and the driver of the truck allegedly left the scene.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/14/23 |
The decision to euthanize an animal is one of the hardest decisions a pet guardian can make.
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By Sgt. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 12/12/23 |
Accusations were made recently against Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control regarding the death of a dog in their care.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/12/23 |
Okeechobee County Commissioners passed a resolution in support of Israel at their Dec. 12 meeting.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/12/23 |
The Okeechobee High School Brahman varsity soccer team is off to a great start this year, opening their season with five back-to-back wins.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/11/23 |
The Okeechobee High School Lady Brahman varsity soccer team is coming off back-to-back victories over Lake Placid and DeSoto County last week.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/11/23 |
Thousands of people lined the parade route for Okeechobee's Lighted Christmas Parade on Dec. 9 …
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/11/23 |
Despite her hopes and wishes, Donna Dean was not able to open Lighthouse Refuge in 2023.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/11/23 |
"This is another reason why we can't have nice things," said veteran Gregg Maynard after discovering damage to the Huey helicopter in the park.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/11/23 |
Photos by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/9/23 |
Okeechobee County Fire Rescue crews have been extremely busy the last 24 hours...
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OCSO releases more information on U.S. 98 crash.
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By Sgt. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 12/7/23 |
During the Dec. 5 meeting, the Okeechobee City Council voted not to allow marijuana dispensaries within the city limits.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/6/23 |
On Sunday, Dec. 4, Okeechobee Police Department responded to dog bite complainant.
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By Detective Savanna Smith
PIO OCPD | 12/4/23 |
Okeechobee Community Theatre finished up 2023 with a well-loved classic It’s a Wonderful Life .
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/4/23 |