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Local woman accused of smuggling drugs into jail inside body cavity
An Okeechobee woman was arrested last week after reportedly smuggling drugs into the county jail. more
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Lady Brahmans to host Glades Day at OHS
The Okeechobee High School varsity softball team will host the Glades Day Lady... more
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MOORE HAVEN -- At the Glades County Commission meeting on Feb. 12, two Glades County employees, Firefighter/EMT Hunter Mehrer, and Firefighter/EMT Hilario Rodriguez, were presented with a Valor Pin and Certificate of Valor for their services performed on Dec. 29, 2023.. From Left to Right: Commissioner Tony Whidden, Public Safety Director Angela Snow-Colegrove, Commission Chairman Tim Stanley, Firefighter/EMT Rodriguez, Firefighter/EMT Mehrer, Public Safety Chief of Operations Lawrence Factor, Commissioner Jerry Sapp, and Commissioner Hattie Taylor. [Photo courtesy Glades County Government]
Glades County Firefighters/EMTs honored for bravery
Two Glades County Firefighter/EMTs were honored for bravery at the Feb. 12 meeting of the Glades County Commission. more
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Jenna with an Emu at the Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary
Okeechobee teen visits Australia
An Okeechobee teen recently had the unique experience of visiting Australia. more
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Okeechobee superintendent Ken Kenworthy speaks at the groundbreaking of the new OHS.
School district holding retirement reception for Kenworthy
The Okeechobee County School District is holding a retirement reception on Feb. 26 for outgoing superintendent Ken Kenworthy. more
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Each guest was treated like royalty throughout the evening.
Night to Shine held in Okeechobee
Okeechobee teens and adults with special needs were invited to Okeechobee’s first Night to Shine last week. more
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Hendry County schools 2023 graduation rate analyzed
Do Hendry County schools graduation rates compare favorably to others ... more
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Scott Martin fished in the Bassmaster tournament on Lake Okeechobee Feb. 1-3. [PHoto by Dalton Tumblin/Lake Okeechobee News].
SFWMD criticized for high lake level
The SFWMD Governing Board started their Feb. 8 meeting with comments about... more
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USACE weighing options for lake releases
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is weighing the options for releases from Lake Okeechobee. more
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Kain Sarros joined the Army immediately after graduating from Okeechobee High School. He needs the help of the Okeechobee community now after losing his leg in a motor cycle accident.
Veteran seeks hand up rather than hand out after horrific accident
An Okeechobee veteran is seeking a hand up, not a handout, after experiencing a horrific motorcycle accident in December. more
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Cavendish NextGen Hydrogen Hub adds to clean energy
Florida Power & Light Company celebrated the competition of the Cavendish NextGen Hydrogen Hub ... more
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Police detective busts man posing as a vendor in multiple stores
A Kissimmee man was arrested after allegedly pretending to be a vendor and walking out of multiple Walmarts with merchandise. more
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Employee accused of stealing bank deposit
After she was accused of stealing from her employer, an Okeechobee woman was charged with grand theft. more
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Family members hug Cpl. Cauley after presenting him with an award for saving their relative's life. [Photo by Richard Marion]
Cpl. Michael Cauley awarded for saving accident victim’s life
Okeechobee County Sheriff Deputy Michael Cauley received the OCSO Lifesaving ... more
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Coordinator for Emergency Communications Tech Services Mary Royce Lookabill heads up the new program.
Grant enables OCSO and OCFR to start new programs
Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office began a new communications program at Okeechobee High School this year. more
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Santana Alvarez and Ni'marion Bryant sign their letters of intent. [Photo by Richard Marion]
Five Brahmans sign letters of intent on National Signing Day
Five Okeechobee High School student-athletes signed letters of intent on National Signing Day on Feb. 7. more
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Winners of the 2024 Swamp Cabbage Queen & Princess Pagent held Feb. 3: Jr. Miss Remington Ergle (front left), Little Miss Elizabeth Drew Scalzi (front right), Queen Emmalee Grace (back left), Princess Micha Ross (back right). [Photo by Jerri Blake]
2024 Swamp Cabbage Queen and Princess Pageant announces winners
Winners of the 2024 Swamp Cabbage Queen and Princess Pageant, held ... more
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Local sisters publish first novel
Two sisters with deep roots in south central Florida have written a fictional ... more
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Pollock named Law Enforcement Officer of the Year by OCSO
Sergeant Steven Pollock was named Law Enforcement Officer of the Year at the Annual Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office Employee of the Awards ceremony on Feb. 7. more
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Brantley suffered a six-hour surgery after a dog attack.
Pit bulls: Is it nature or nurture that rules?
An Okeechobee man on Southeast 95 th Trail called 911 last week to report his neighbor’s... more
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