A giant tent over City Hall and the former city fire department brought out the creativity in some of Okeechobee’s citizens this weekend.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/5/23 |
The Okeechobee Cattlemen’s Association hosted the Pete Clemons Memorial Labor Day Rodeo, Sept, 1, 2 and 3 at the Okeechobee Cattlemen’s Rodeo Arena …
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9/4/23
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A little rain didn't stop the 2023 Okeechobee Labor Day Parade on Monday, Sept. 4.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/4/23 |
OKEECHOBEE -- The Labor Day Festival was held Monday, Sept. 4, in downtown Okeechobee with food vendors, arts & crafts booths, children's activities, live music and more.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/4/23 |
Pictures from the 2023 Pete Clemons Labor Day Weekend Rodeo that was held in Okeechobee on Sept. 1, 2, and 3.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/4/23 |
Hurricane Idalia had no measurable impact on Lake Okeechobee ...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/1/23 |
NOAA satellite imagery indicates most of Lake Okeechobee has no or low potential for blue-green algal blooms ...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/1/23 |
NOAA satellite imagery indicates most of Lake Okeechobee has no or low potential for blue-green algal blooms ...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/1/23 |
Two 13-year-olds were arrested this week on multiple charges including burglary and grand theft.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/1/23 |
Using paper and fabric, Susan Davidson creates whimsical sculptures with a light and airy appeal.
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By C. M. Schmidlkofer
Caloosa Belle Independent | 8/31/23 |
The Florida Lottery has announced that a lottery ticket worth $3.75 million was sold at the Town Star gas station on SR 70 West in Okeechobee.
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8/31/23
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The Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) reservoir is on track for completion in 2030...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/31/23 |
The Moore Haven Lady Terriers varsity volleyball team started their season off with back-to-back wins this month.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/30/23 |
The Florida Department of Health in Collier County is advising the public not to enter the water due to the possible increased risk...
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8/30/23
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On Monday, Aug. 28, FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made...
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8/29/23
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Hendry County is moving forward with foreclosure actions against five properties laden with code enforcement violation liens.
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By C. M. Schmidlkofer
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/28/23 |
The Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office announces the arrest of Sebastian Urbana, 17, for First Degree Murder in connection with the shooting of another teen ...
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By Cpl. Jack Nash
Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office | 8/27/23 |
Three land development code amendments were approved in a 5-0 vote during the Hendry County commission meeting Aug. 22.
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By C. M. Schmidlkofer
Caloosa Belle Independent | 8/25/23 |
Due to the intense summer heat this year, the Labor Day Rodeo Weekend rodeos will be evening events.
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8/25/23
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Recently a leprosy outbreak was reported in Florida, and this week national headlines blame a flesh-eating bacterium ...
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By C. M. Schmidlkofer
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/23/23 |