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Big Lake Athlete of the Week: Adleigh Schwier

Okeechobee High School junior Adleigh Schwier is this week’s Big Lake Athlete of the Week for her performance with the Lady Brahman varsity volleyball team.

Projects in the work to honor David Allen

Magi Cable, from the Historical Society, spoke to the Okeechobee City Council during the Sept. 11 meeting...

Lady Brahmans off to an impressive 8-1 start

The Okeechobee High School Lady Brahman varsity volleyball team is off to an impressive 8-1 start to their 2024 season.

Ordinance would allow backyard chickens in residential areas

Okeechobee County residents who live in residential areas will be able to supplement their food supply by raising chickens under new rules ...

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Community

State Farm associates in Orlando packing meals.

Uniting Communities in the fight against hunger

State Farm® is proud to champion the importance of being a good neighbor by taking a stand against hunger...

Coquina Water Control District to host meeting

The Coquina Water Control District, 17429 NW 242nd St, will hold a policy and procedure workshop meeting...

Okeechobee residents enjoy Labor Day Parade

Okeechobee residents gathered in Flager Park on Sept. 2 for the annual Labor Day Parade and Festival …

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Lake Okeechobee

Heavy rainfall continues to impact lake, estuaries and STAs

USACE changes date to Oct. 4 for public meeting on the Central Everglades Planning Project

USACE hosts public meeting on the Central Everglades Planning Project

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Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind. Get the full forecast

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14.93 feet

Last year: 15.41 feet

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Sports

FWC’s TrophyCatch program hits 15,000 catches

The TrophyCatch program, a cornerstone of FWC’s efforts to promote and conserve Florida’s world-class bass fishing...

B.A.S.S. diverse announces 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series schedule

The Elites will travel south to Okeechobee, Fla., Feb. 27-March 2 to return to Lake Okeechobee...

Kickboxing kid wins tournament

D & G Kickboxing and Fitness of Okeechobee competed in a kickboxing tournament...

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Human Interest

Social media influencers are important in getting out information in a crisis

A recent study shows social media influencers are more important than previously thought when it comes to getting out vital information in a crisis.

Woman disappointed over treatment of dying brother

The loss of a loved one is always difficult, but the experience can be made better or worse depending on the people around you.

Two Seminole Cove residents turn 100

Born just weeks apart and now living on the same street in Seminole Cove, two Okeechobee residents turn 100 this month.

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Schools

Indian River State College honors 9/11 with memorial events

Indian River State College (IRSC) held a series of events to commemorate the heroes and victims of the...

Indian River State College School of Nursing Hosts Open House on 9/12/24

The School of Nursing at Indian River State College invites prospective students and interested community members...

Okeechobee schools accredited by Cognia

At the Okeechobee County School Board meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 10, Okeechobee County School District...

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Wildlife & Environment

Scientists make taxonomic breakthrough by rewriting the ‘termite dictionary’

The community of termite scientists have achieved a major milestone.

Combating melaleuca trees helps advance Everglades restoration

The effective control of invasive plants is an important part of the South Florida Water Management District’s (SFWMD) …

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Government

City discusses budget for coming year

During its Sept. 11 meeting, The Okeechobee City Council discussed finances again.

City public parks to be closed at night

City Administrator Gary Ritter spoke to the council concerning complaints ...

Okeechobee County promotes Hunger Action Month

September is Hunger Action Month in Okeechobee County.

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Police/Fire

Man tricks real estate company into listing land he did not own

An Okeechobee real estate company contacted the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office after a man tried to sell land he does not own.

School bus accidentally hits mechanic in bus garage

While working on a bus in the bus garage, a maintenance worker was hit by a bus.

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Opinion

Airlines offer many perks and discounts for the military community

I served for 33 years in the United States Military. As the former commanding officer of the Navy’s largest aviation training...

Thank patent laws, not their critics, for generic GLP-1s

In late June, generic drug maker Teva Pharmaceuticals launched a generic version of Victoza...

On drug availability, Congress is cutting the wrong red tape

On average, healthcare costs for patients with a chronic condition are five times higher than for those without one

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Hurricane News

Boat owners advised to secure their boats

Preparing for a natural disaster can be overwhelming, with many critical details to address. …

Storm track shifts west; Okeechobee County expects 2-4 inches of rain

Okeechobee County emergency officials are continuing to monitor Tropical Depression 4

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Adopt A Pet

Adopt a pet: Meet Casper

Monday, February 19

This Handsome boy is CASPER #2309129. He has been at the shelter for over six months.

Caloosa Humane Society presents Pets of the Week

Monday, January 22

This week’s Pets of the Week are a mix of adorable dogs and cats.

Adopt a Pet: Meet Max

Monday, January 8

I'm a handsome sweet boy looking and wishing for my forever home with you.

Fur-Tastic Pet Spa hosts visits with Santa

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

In case you missed it, here are some of the pictures from Saturday at Fur-Tastic Pet Spa LLC .

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Veterans

Helicopter to be raised on pedestal

After multiple instances of vandalism to the helicopter in Veteran’s Park, the city council has agreed the helicopter will be raised on some type of pedestal.

American Legion installs new officers

American Legion Post 64 held a ceremony July 1 to welcome new officers.

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Agriculture

FFA Members vie for selection to compete in 2024 National FFA Agriscience Fair

Lila Bishop and Lexi Bishop of the Okeechobee Osceola Middle FFA chapter in Okeechobee, FL, have been named...

UF/IFAS study suggests genetic insights that could lead to machine harvesting of muscadines, tomatoe

A UF/IFAS study discovered new insights into how fruit detachment happens in muscadine grapes

Root causes uncovered threatening guava, passion fruit and dragon fruit

University of Florida scientists have identified the root causes threatening the health and productivity of some of Florida’s most beloved tropical fruits:

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Health

Study suggests gut bacteria could unlock prevention of Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s disease

Can “good” gut bacteria protect against neurodegenerative diseases?

Call hotline to request mosquito spraying in your neighborhood

Okeechobee County has a contract with Clarke Environmental fpr adult mosquito control spraying ...

Okeechobee suicide rate double the regional average

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in Okeechobee County.

Blood Roundup volunteers to meet

The Okeechobee Blood Roundup volunteers will meet on Thursday, Sept. 19, at 9:30 a.m., in Room 21 at the First Methodist Church ... …

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Business

Tri County Metals hosts ribbon-cutting and grand opening ceremonies

Tri County Metals held its grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, September 6 at noon.

Floridians are already booking holiday travel

The summer travel season just came to an end and Floridians are already beginning to make travel plans...

FWC to hold public meeting on aquatic habitat management in the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) invites you to attend a public meeting to discuss aquatic habitat...

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Traffic & Road Work

Okeechobee Road Watch Report for week beginning Sept. 15

Road Watch report for Okeechobee County for the week of Sunday, Sept. 15. Motorists are reminded...

AAA: Oil prices plunge sparking a big drop in Florida gas prices

Florida gas prices are falling fast after a big drop in the crude oil market.

Okeechobee County Road Watch Report for week beginning

Road Watch report for Okeechobee County for the week of Sunday, April 7. Motorists are reminded...

FDOT accepting comments on SR 710 Extension plan

Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has announced the opportunity for a public hearing about the SR 710 Extension project.

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State

5 things to know about the apparent assassination attempt on Trump at one of his golf courses

Former President Donald Trump is safe following what the FBI says “appears to be an attempted assassination” in Florida after another attempt on his life at a rally in Pennsylvania. Local …

Trump was the subject of an apparent assassination attempt at his Florida golf club, the FBI says

The FBI says Donald Trump was the target of “what appears to be an attempted assassination” at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida. It's been just nine weeks since the Republican …

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National & World

- FEMA approves $2 million for Hurricane Ian debris removal in Okeechobee County
  
  FEMA is announcing $2,062,817 in grant funding to reimburse Okeechobee County for Hurricane Ian debris...
- Understanding weather terms keeps you informed this hurricane season
  
  The Atlantic hurricane season is underway, and it’s important for all of us to get to know the key tropical weather terms...
- Florida State Guard is ready for hurricanes
  
  Soldiers underwent a series of rigorous simulations to test their emergency response proficiencies...