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Special Olympics has started its 2026 Cornhole practice games. We've added a few new athletes this season. Let the games begin.
Special Olympics athletes play cornhole
Special Olympics has started its 2026 Cornhole practice games. A few new athletes joined the team this season. Let the games begin!  more
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This photo from 1947 from the Florida State Archives has a note: "They don't teach this is college, but many of the students at the University of Florida, Gainesville, come from the ranch country and each year they stage their own collegiate rodeo. This winner is "Pete" Clemons, a Florida champion rodeo calf roper, who has just ridden down this "dogie", roped and tied him up neatly in 16,8 seconds."
Memorial rodeo honors Pete Clemons
The Pete Clemons Labor Day Rodeo is set for Sept. 5 and 6 at the Historic Okeechobee Cattlemen's Arena, 1885 U.S. Highway 441 N. more
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FWC invites anglers to celebrate their freshwater catches with Big Catch! 
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) invites anglers of all ages and experience levels to explore Florida's freshwater fishing ... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Okeechobee County Commissioners honored the OCRA 6 and Under Sweeties Softball Team at the Aug. 20 commission meeting. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
6U Sweeties softball team honored
The Okeechobee Citizens Recreation Association (OCRA) 6 and Under Sweeties Softball Team was honored during the Aug. 20 meeting ... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- On Aug. 20, Okeechobee County Commissioners honored the 10 and Under Angels Softball Team for their successful winning season within their division. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
County commission honors OCRA Angels 10U Softball team
The Okeechobee Citizens Recreation Association (OCRA) 10 and Under Angels Softball Team was recognized at the Aug, 20 meeting of the Okeechobee County Board of Commissioners. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- The OCRA 8 and Under Darlings Softball Team was honored at the Aug. 20 meeting of the Okeechobee County Board of Commissioners. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
OCRA 8U Darlings honored by county commission
The Okeechobee Citizens Recreation Association (OCRA) 8 and Under Darlings Softball Team was... more
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Big Lake Athlete of the Week: Ashton Mobley
Okeechobee High School senior Ashton Mobley is this week’s Big Lake Athlete of the Week for his performance with the Brahman varsity football team. more
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Football around the Lake this week - Aug. 21
Three Lake Okeechobee teams had their week one games last week. Okeechobee, Clewiston, and Glades Day are all part of the Sunshine State Athletic Association (SSAA), which starts a week earlier more
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Water Sports Foundation applauds advancements in life jacket technology, design and comfort
Life jacket technology has advanced dramatically since the early 1800s, when mariners first... more
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Pictures from Okeechobee's 42-15 over Glades Day
The Brahman offensive line along with the 1-2 punch of Ashton Mobley and Elijah Gordon helped lead Okeechobee to a 42-15 win over the Glades Day Gators on Aug. 14. more
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Photo by Richard Marion/Lake Okeechobee News
Brahmans win 42-15 over Glades Day
The Brahman offensive line along with the 1-2 punch of Ashton Mobley and Elijah Gordon helped lead Okeechobee to a 42-15 win over the Glades Day Gators on Aug. 14. more
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Omar Martinez with Coach Bernard Marker
Special Olympic athlete nominated Athlete of the Year
I am pleased to announce that the Okeechobee County Special Olympics coaches and Athlete Leaders nominated Omar Martinez ... more
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DOH–Okeechobee now offers sports physicals with EKGs
The Florida Department of Health in Okeechobee County (DOH-Okeechobee) now offers sports physicals with electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG)... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- The pool will be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Sports complex pool reopens
OKEECHOBEE – The public swimming pool at the Darrell Enfinger Sports Complex, 580 NW 27th Lane, reopened Saturday, Aug. 8... more
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Teens caught doing donuts at Sports Complex
The Okeechobee County Sports Complex was the scene of law enforcement activity after a teen allegedly thought it would be fun to do donuts near the basketball courts. more
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Marqus never allowed circumstances to tell him how high he could jump.
Young athlete rises to the occasion
For 9-year-old Okeechobee athlete Marqus Coleman II, the 2026 track and field season began with uncertainty. more
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Free swimming lesson vouchers available
Help your child build confidence in the water while learning lifesaving skills. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- The swimming pool at the Darrell Enfinger Sports Complex has been refilled, but the reopening date has not been announced. On July 27, pool staff members were vacuuming the pool bottom. After the water is clear and the chemicals balanced, the county must wait on approval from the Health Department to reopen the swimming pool to the public. [Photo by Lake Okeechobee News]
Sports complex pool to reopen Aug. 8
Okeechobee County Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce the reopening of the Darrell Enfinger Sports Complex Pool on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 11 a.m., ... more
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OKEECHOBEE — Congratulations to all seven of Okeechobee Special Olympics bowlers. They all finished in the top three. Theresa & Raeleigh came home with gold medals; Joey, Darrious & Kayden with silver, and Trisha & Omar with bronze. Congratulations, Okeechobee athletes! They are small but mighty.
Okeechobee Special Olympic athletes bring home medals
Congratulations to all seven of Okeechobee Special Olympics bowlers. They all finished in the top three. Theresa & Raeleigh came home with gold medals; Joey, Darrious & Kayden … more
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Brandon Kornblue and Bryan Reyes at the 2026 Kornblue Kicking Showcase. [Photo courtesy LaBelle Football Athletics]
Cowboy kicker impresses at kicker showcase in Naples
LaBelle High School sophomore Bryan Reyes represented the Cowboys at the Kornblue Kicker Showcase this summer. more
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