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An above ground reservoir is planned in Highlands County.
SFWMD plans above ground reservoir in Highlands County
OKEECHOBEE – Plans for a reservoir north of Lake Okeechobee continue to move forward. more
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The W. P. Franklin Lock and Dam, is located along the Caloosahatchee River, approximately 33 miles upstream of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and about 43 miles downstream of the Julian Keen Jr. Lock at Moore Haven, where the river meets Lake Okeechobee. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers constructed the dam in 1965 for flood control, water control, prevention of salt-water intrusion, and navigation purposes. The Corps currently manages five locks along the 152-mile Okeechobee Waterway.
Dry season likely to bring little relief to high lake level
Florida’s dry season has started, but Lake Okeechobee has little chance of recovery... more
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The W. P. Franklin Lock and Dam, is located along the Caloosahatchee River, approximately 33 miles upstream of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and about 43 miles downstream of the Julian Keen Jr. Lock at Moore Haven, where the river meets Lake Okeechobee. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers constructed the dam in 1965 for flood control, water control, prevention of salt-water intrusion, and navigation purposes. The Corps currently manages five locks along the 152-mile Okeechobee Waterway.
Dry season likely to bring little relief to high lake level
Florida’s dry season has started, but Lake Okeechobee has little chance of recovery... more
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Clewiston and Inlet Grove football suspended following incident
The Florida High School Athletic Association has suspended the Clewiston Tiger football team indefinitely following an incident during a game against Inlet Grove. more
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Okeechobee man seriously burned in silo fire
An Okeechobee man was severely burned when a grain silo burst into flames at Dairy Feeds Inc. more
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Okeechobee pharmacist discusses opioid crisis
The opioid crisis affects people in more ways than one might think. more
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Brahmans slay Dragons to earn Homecoming victory
Okeechobee defeated Lake Placid 40-13 in their Homecoming game at OHS on Oct. 20. more
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School board greenlights social media class action lawsuit
 The Hendry County School Board voted 4-1 to move forward with a class-action lawsuit ... more
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LABELLE -- Lenny's Downtown Doxie Dash drew 35 Dachshunds along with their owners and fans to the races in Barron Park on Oct. 21.
35 dogs compete in Lenny’s Downtown Doxie Dash
Dachshund owners from as far away at Tampa were in LaBelle on Saturday, Oct. 21 for Lenny’s Downtown Doxie Dash ... more
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Pictures from the OHS Homecoming presentation
Makennah Smith and Tucker Myers were crowned Homecoming Queen and King before Okeechobee's game against Lake Placid on Oct. 20. more
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County commissioner addresses school board about dress, LGBTQ
Hendry County Commissioner Mitchell Wills spoke at the Hendry County ... more
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School board asked about reading materials in classrooms, libraries
 LaBelle Commissioner Hugo Vargas spoke of his concerns about ... more
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Calling all artists
CALLING ALL LOCAL ARTISTS! You are invited to a private artists' mixer & meeting. more
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Pictures from the OHS Homecoming parade
Students from the Okeechobee Freshman Campus and Okeechobee High School took part in the Homecoming parade in Okeechobee on Oct. 19. more
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Clewiston continues discussion on homelessness
The subject of homelessness in Clewiston came up again during the Clewiston ... more
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Honored during the 2023 Hometown Heroes luncheon were veterans (L to R) Cliff Gill, Daniel F. Fennell Jr., Walter Montz, JC Bass and Johnny McCullers (not pictured.) Also pictured is the guest speaker retired Marine Corps Lt. General Frank Libutti.
Hometown Heroes event honors those who serve
We have many heroes in Okeechobee, and for the fifth year in a row... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- 4-H Agent Paula Daniel recently presented 4-H Volunteer Linda Syfrett the 35 year Sapphire Clover Award in recognition of her many years of 4-H volunteer service and advocacy for our local youth.  [Photo courtesy Okeechobee County Extension Office]
Syfrett honored for service to 4-H
OKEECHOBEE -- 4-H Agent Paula Daniel recently presented 4-H Volunteer Linda Syfrett the 35 year Sapphire Clover Award … more
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“It seems like it never fails. We are supposed to start planting our sugar crop on Monday, but Mother Nature has other plans for us. We received nearly 4 inches of rain last night. We are at the mercy of the good Lord,” Keith Wedgeworth posted on Facebook Oct. 9, 2021 along with a photo of a flooded field.
Most rain that falls in the EAA stays on the farms
Most rainfall that falls on the farms of the Everglades Agricultural Area never leaves the farm. more
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“It seems like it never fails. We are supposed to start planting our sugar crop on Monday, but Mother Nature has other plans for us. We received nearly 4 inches of rain last night. We are at the mercy of the good Lord,” Keith Wedgeworth posted on Facebook Oct. 9, 2021 along with a photo of a flooded field.
Most rain that falls in the EAA stays on the farms
Most rainfall that falls on the farms of the Everglades Agricultural Area never leaves the farm. more
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Residential food truck request denied
 A special exemption request to allow a food truck at a residence in LaBelle’s ... more
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