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LaBelle resident Tracy Langford welcomes requests for paintings.
Self-taught LaBelle artist tells clients' personal stories
Sometimes life’s twists and turns lead to delightful life changes. And that is the case for LaBelle resident ... more
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Barron Library has been trying to get FPL to move electrical power lines directly over the building to a safer place.
Barron Library seeks help from public to relocate dangerous power lines
 A conundrum has arisen over electrical power lines precariously hanging over Barron Library ... more
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A Moore Haven man, Sam Caliendo, decided he wanted to celebrate his 80th birthday with a bang this year and jumped out of an airplane.
Man jumps out of plane to celebrate 80th birthday
A Moore Haven man decided he wanted to celebrate his 80th birthday with a bang... more
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School buildings numbered to help first responders
When students return to school in August, they may notice large numbers on the exterior of school buildings. more
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Drug house closed by task force
July 13, 2023, members of the Okeechobee Narcotics Task Force, Sheriff's Special Response Team (SRT)... more
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Plans for dog park on hold for now
The long-awaited dog park in front of the sheriff’s office will not be coming any time soon said Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office Community Relations Cpl. Jack Nash. more
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Jail inmate reportedly cuts wrists
An inmate of the Okeechobee County jail was hospitalized last week after reportedly attempting suicide by cutting his wrists. more
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New shoes bring confidence, comfort to Immokalee students
For many families in Southwest Florida, the cost to purchase new shoes several times each year simply isn’t in the budget. more
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Lawn care worker threatened with bow and arrow
While mowing a customer’s lawn, a lawn crew worker claims he was threatened by a man with a bow and arrow and called a racial slur. more
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Teen helps save Okeechobee teacher’s life
The Okeechobee County School Board recognized Julio Guerreca for his quick actions in helping save a teacher’s life at Okeechobee High School. more
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Linda Peirce started ABA Therapy Solutions in 2012 as a way to help children with autism.
Help available for children with autism
A new option for children with autism or a related developmental disability is now available in Okeechobee County. more
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The FDOT plan includes separate bridges over the Caloosahatchee River for northbound and southbound traffic, with a roundabout traffic intersection just south of the river.
FDOT plans replacement of LaBelle bridge
Separate northbound and southbound bridges are planned over the Caloosahatchee River... more
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Autumn Pepper Rhodes
Gulfcoast Girl Scout Autumn Pepper Rhodes receives $10K Gold Award Scholarship
Girl Scouts of Gulf Coast Florida (GSGCF) Ambassador Girl Scout Autumn Pepper Rhodes... more
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Contractor faces more charges
An Okeechobee man accused of money laundering and grand theft faces further charges... more
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Inmates to move to new jail dorms in August
OKEECHOBEE – The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office plans to start moving inmates into the new jail pod in August. more
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Lake continuing to rise, algae bloom decreases
Algal blooms appear to be calming down on Lake Okeechobee, at least for now. The July 6 satellite image from NOAA … more
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Lake continuing to rise, algae bloom decreases
Algal blooms appear to be calming down on Lake Okeechobee, at least for now. The July 6 satellite image from NOAA … more
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Lake continuing to rise, algae bloom decreases
Algal blooms appear to be calming down on Lake Okeechobee, at least for now. The July 6 satellite image from NOAA … more
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Harold P. Curtis Honey Co.
Fewer bees could mean the end of a popular LaBelle business
 For fourth generation beekeeper, Rene Curtis-Pratt, the demise of the honeybee is a personal issue. more
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The July 6 satellite image shows algal bloom potential has dropped to about 60 square miles. The previous satellite image showed 360 square miles of coverage.
Lake O algal bloom shrinks dramatically
A dramatic decrease in algal blooms is indicated on the July 6 satellite image of Lake Okeechobee by NOAA. The July 6 image … more
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