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Mali Gardner recognized for 25 years elected service
The Clewiston Board of Commissioners March 18 recognized Commissioner Mali Gardner’s ... more
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Another pitbull attack reported
Another Pitbull attack was reported this week, making this the sixth attack on record... more
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Eagles Club burns: Fire under investigation
Okeechobee County Fire Rescue units responded at approximately 3:07 a.m. Friday, March 22 to the Fraternal Order of Eagles located at 9985 Hwy 441 North for a … more
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New car wash service coming to LaBelle
A local entrepreneur was granted a special exception permit by the LaBelle Board of ... more
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Man steals because it is easy
An Okeechobee man reportedly told deputies he shoplifted from Walmart because it was easy. more
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Although adult manatees are large, spotting them in the water can be challenging. [Photo courtesy FWC]
Boaters encouraged to watch out for manatees
Watching for manatees while boating is always important and spring is a particularly important season for boaters to go slow and lookout below … more
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LaBelle considers workforce development grant
An apparent state-wide shortage of maintenance workers caused LaBelle Commissioner ... more
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From left to right: Katie Doyle, Denise Whitehead, Makaya Whitehead, Cheryl Worlow, Chris Bowen, Clint LaFlam, and Dylan Tedders. [Photo by Richard Marion/Lake Okeechobee News]
School Board declares March ‘Music in Our Schools’ Month
The Okeechobee County School Board approved a proclamation designating March as “Music in Our Schools” Month at their March 19 meeting. more
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35 year-old Okeechobee cold case gets fresh set of eyes
 On the night of September 13, 1988 Larry Greenberger sat down on his rocking chair on his front porch to oil his gun, a .44 Magnum more
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Toddler run over by golf cart
After a child was brought into the Raulerson Hospital emergency room with tire tracks on his face and back, medical personnel called 911. more
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Hospice Women of Giving sponsor local children to attend Camp Braveheart
Hospice of Okeechobee has recently been the recipient of the generosity of multiple women in the community. more
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Man who set fire to Mosquito Creek Grocery sentenced to probation
Austin Harris was sentenced on March 14 to five years probation after pleading no contest to a felony criminal mischief charge. more
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Birkland PUD moves to second hearing
The LaBelle Commission voted 5-0 during its March 14 meeting to move forward with a ... more
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Man gets 15 months after pleading no contest to wanton fleeing
Jovanny Armenteros was sentenced on March 18 to one year, three months and 27 days in state prison... more
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Locations of water sampling sites on Lake Okeechobee
Trace levels of toxins found in lake water sample
On March 16, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection issued a Blue Green Algae Bloom Alert for Lake Okeechobee ... more
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LABELLE -- Sine Upthegrove Elementary School students had a chance to play Chicken Volleyball before Spring Break. [Photo courtesy Upthegrove Elementary School]
Uthegrove Elementary students enjoy game
LABELLE -- The week before Spring Break, some Upthegrove Elementary School students earned  the reward of participating in a Chicken Volleyball ... more
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LABELLE -- In honor of St. Patrick's Day, Amanda Nadvornik’s second grade Class at Country Oaks Elementary School practiced their graphing skills with some Lucky Charm Math. Austin English and Nicole Kusnierz’s classes also did some St Patrick’s day themed fraction buddy math. For more photos, see the school's Facebook page. [Photo courtesy Country Oaks Elementary]
Students celebrate St. Patrick's Day with 'Lucky Charm' math
In honor of St. Patrick's Day, Amanda Nadvornik’s second grade Class at Country Oaks Elementary School practiced their graphing skills with some Lucky Charm Math. more
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LABELLE -- Country Oaks students learned about alligators during a visit to Gatorama. [Photo courtesy Country Oaks Elementary School]
Country Oaks Elementary students enjoy field trip to Gatorama
PALMDALE -- Country Oaks Elementary School first graders enjoyed a filed trip to Gatorama in March.  For more photos, see the school's Facebook page. more
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Cadets train for the Physical Abilities Test.
OCSO cadets train for Physical Abilities Test
Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office cadets train for Physical Abilities Test (PAT) during spring break. more
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Don't let scam artists fool you
The Bible says, “There is nothing new under the sun,” and this includes scams and fraud. more
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