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Veteran Wise is inspiring
This month’s veteran story is also an Inspiring Okeechobee story. more
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Veteran talks about service dog troubles in public places
A local veteran said he was thrown out of an Okeechobee restaurant last month during a dispute over his service dog. more
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Mathew Scott Flores [Photo courtesy Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office]
Flores pleads not guilty in Lyft driver's death
Mathew Flores, who is accused of murdering a Lyft driver in Okeechobee County... more
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Attorneys work on details for Bass Pro to take over Okee-Tantie
Plans for Bass Pro to take over the Okee-Tantie recreation area are moving forward ... … more
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OKEECHOBE -- The new Fire Training Tower is on the north side of the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office property and can be accessed from the parking areas for Okeechobee County Fire Rescue building or the Emergency Operations Center.
Old jail pod demolished, fire training tower built
The new Okeechobee County Jail addition is now successfully occupied with inmates.   more
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OKEECHOBEE -- The Okeechobee County Commission declared Sept. 25-29 as Clean Energy Week.
Okeechobee County celebrates Clean Energy Week
"Okeechobee County is leading the way,"  Ilan Kaufer, External Affairs Manager of FPL ... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- The Okeechobee County Commission proclaimed Oct. 8-14 as Fire Prevention Week in Okeechobee County.
Cooking safety starts with you
“Cooking safely starts with YOU! Pay attention to fire prevention,” is the theme for National Fire Safety Week. more
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Heavy rainfall continues to keep Lake O high
Lake Okeechobee was at 15.56 feet above seal level on Sept. 29, as heavy rainfall continued... more
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Master Chris LaSala is world champion martial artist.
Christ-centered martial arts school opens in Okeechobee
A new martial arts dojo opened recently in Okeechobee, and this one is a ministry. more
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Six of nine arrested in fraud case
Six of nine individuals accused of credit card fraud were arrested this week. more
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Pictures: OHS JV volleyball rallies to beat Martin County
The Okeechobee High School junior varsity volleyball team rallied to beat Martin County 2-1 on Sept. 27. more
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If the community would like to pay their respects, a memorial has been placed in front of the Okeechobee Police Department.
Okeechobee police officer killed in car crash
With great sadness, we regret to inform you of the passing of Okeechobee City Police Officer Jason Chapman. more
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Breast cancer survivor Michelle Harper is pictured with her husband.
Breast cancer survivor tells her story
Former firefighter Michelle Harper is a breast cancer survivor. Harper has lived in... more
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Skip Eddings recognized for 20 years of service
The Okeechobee City Council recognized police officer Skip Eddings for his 20 years of service at their Sept. 25 meeting. more
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Despite tremendous pain, Ella still manages to smile.
Injured 9-year-old is still smiling
Nine-year-old Ella Vinson was seriously injured in a car accident on Sept. 1. more
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Fentanyl pills come in a variety of bright colors, shapes and sizes.
There is another side to the opioid crisis
When we talk about opioids and pain management, we usually think of the medications as... more
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RJ Sandefur is Special Olympics Athlete of the Year
Sandefur is Special Olympics Athlete of the Year
Special Olympics choose an athlete of the year for each county every year... more
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Pictures: Brahman swim team takes on John Carroll Catholic
The Okeechobee High School Brahman swim team hosted the John Carroll Catholic Rams on Sept. 21 at the Okeechobee County Sports Complex. more
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If you live in this area and have a security camera, please check your footage for Tuesday night/Wednesday morning.
OCPD needs help after break in at Century Link
A Century Link employee arrived at work and discovered the lock to the gate had been cut... more
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VFW 4423 Okeechobee photo from Facebook public page
VFW post closed after allegations of misconduct
A local VFW post has been ordered to temporarily close due to alleged violations. more
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