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Motorcyclist dies in U.S. 441 crash

OKEECHOBEE – A 56-year-old Okeechobee man died in a motorcycle accident on U.S. 441 on Sept. 25, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
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Okeechobee Arrest Report

The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges…
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IRSC & University of East London USA partner to expand higher education opportunities

Indian River State College and the University of East London USA announced a partnership on Sept. 25 that offers three bachelor's degrees ...
The Aedes aegypti mosquito, commonly known as the yellow fever mosquito, is a small, dark mosquito with white markings known for spreading diseases like dengue, Zika, chikungunya and yellow fever. [Photo by Tyler Jones, UF/IFAS]

Dengue fever cases reported in Florida

Florida Department of Health is reminding Floridians that mosquitoes can carry disease.   Practice mosquito bite prevention and control to prevent the spread of these illnesses.
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DCF highlights statewide resources and partnerships in honor of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) highlighted the state's robust mental health resources in honor of Suicide Prevention ...
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"People Worth Caring About Florida" premieres with LaBelle Health & Rehabilitation Center

The Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) is proud to unveil Episode One of People Worth Caring About: Florida, featuring the caregivers ...
The Aedes aegypti mosquito, commonly known as the yellow fever mosquito, is a small, dark mosquito with white markings known for spreading diseases like dengue, Zika, chikungunya and yellow fever. [Photo by Tyler Jones, UF/IFAS]

Dengue fever cases reported in Florida

Florida Department of Health is reminding Floridians that mosquitoes can carry disease.   Practice mosquito bite prevention and control to prevent the spread of these illnesses.

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Harry Chapin Food Bank unveils refreshed brand as organization enters new chapter

On Oct. 1, Harry Chapin Food Bank unveiled a refreshed brand identity that reflects how the organization has grown and evolved ...
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Community theatre presents compelling drama 'Proof'

Okeechobee Community Theatre opened their 2026/2027 season with an emotional drama that tackles the difficult issue of mental illness.
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Volunteers form human chain to unload pumpkins

OKEECHOBEE – The First United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch is back!

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Human Interest
Family visits 49 states in RV
Young heroes offer inspiration and great hope
Girl and her rabbit take home ribbon

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Lake levels
11.88 feet
Last year: 13.58 feet
Depth given in feet above sea level.
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USACE advises boaters of intermittent closures at the St. Lucie Lock & Dam
Caloosahatchee River (C-43) is lower-than-normal channel depths between locks
U.S. Coast Guards authorizes Torry Island Bridge closure

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Sports

TrophyCatch launches season 15 with new challenges and prizes

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) TrophyCatch program is celebrating 15 seasons...

D&G Kickboxing brings home gold & silver

D&G Kickboxing competes in Pride Muay Thai on Sunday, Sept. 27 in Davie.

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Schools
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Yearling students celebrate Hispanic Heritage

Eighth grade geography students at Yearling Middle School completed a Hispanic heritage culture project...
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Osceola Middle hosts Club Day

Osceola Middle School hosted its first Club Day of the school year on Friday, Sept. 25. Students had a great...
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Central students earn perfect attendance

The following Central Elementary School classes earned all of their letters in Perfect Attendance...

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Government
At the Aug. 25 meeting of the Board of Hendry County Commissioners Skyway Towers LLC requested...
Charlene O. Cooper (front center) was recognized for 10 years of service to the citizens of Hendry County...

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Veterans
Matt Buxton from Buxton Funeral Home and Crematory has been disposing of worn-out flags for the community for many years. However, over the years, the community has been dropping flags off when the business is closed, and Buxton often found flags lying on benches or draped over the ashtrays or garbage cans. He recently acquired a package-drop-off box and asked Mellissa McKay of Custom Graphic Signs for some help giving it a makeover. He was not disappointed, and the beautiful new box was placed in front of the funeral home.

Buxton Funeral Home is the place to bring your worn out flags

Matt Buxton from Buxton Funeral Home and Crematory has been disposing of worn-out flags for the community for many years.
An Okeechobee veteran needs help from the community.

Benefit planned to help the family of a local veteran

The family of an Okeechobee veteran needs help from the community. The benefit has been moved from Veterans Park to Speckled Perch Park (Park #2).
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American Legion Post 64 holds installation of officers

American Legion Post 64 and Sons of the American Legion Squadron 64 held their installation of officers at City Hall on July 21.

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Letter to the Editor: What happens when funding runs out?

When people hear the words "property tax amendment," it can sound like a conversation about numbers, budgets, and government.
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When will Congress repay Social Security money taken years ago?

AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor answers questions about Social Security.
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The Weekly Clothesline: “Come to me…”

The anniversary of Hurricane Ian was this past week. One of the television stations devoted one entire day to the event ...

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Nation & World

Nurses fight conspiracy theories along with coronavirus

Los Angeles emergency room nurse Sandra Younan spent the last year juggling long hours as she watched many patients struggle with the coronavirus and some die. Then there were the patients who …

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