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OHS lacrosse team defeats Palm Beach Gardens 9-2
The Okeechobee High School girls’ lacrosse team secured a big win over Palm Beach Gardens on March 30. more
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Hendry County grapples with marijuana laws
 A thorny issue resurfaced at the Hendry County commission meeting March 28 when discussing a request by county planners ... more
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Immokalee Complete Streets Project starting construction in Area 1
Construction of the first segment of the Immokalee Complete Streets Design/Build Project is set to start in early April. more
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Juror explains 'not guilty' verdict
After deliberating for about an hour, a jury of six found Jerome Johnson not guilty on the charge of fleeing with disregard to safety of persons. more
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Okeechobee City Police Detective Bettye Taylor presents a certificate of appreciate to Bruce Swinford.
Mission is recognized for service to community
Big Lake Mission received multiple certificates recently for its work in the community. more
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Big Lake Mission finally has a new sturdy metal roof over their feeding site.
Big Lake Mission feeding site has a roof over its head again
If you travelled past the Big Lake Mission meal site over the last several months, you may have noticed their canopy was gone. more
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Each year, Special Olympic athletes and law enforcement officers participate in the Torch Run.
Annual Torch Run to take place on April 14
It's that time again; It's time for the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run to benefit Special Olympics. more
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OHS flag football to face Martin County in a battle of undefeated teams
The Okeechobee High School varsity flag football team is headed to take on Martin County today, March 30, in a battle of two undefeated teams. more
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The Cape Sable seaside sparrow is an endangered species found in the Everglades. [Photo by Lori Oberhofter, National Park Service]
Seaside sparrow habitat threatened by sea level rise
Protection of the nesting grounds of the Cape Sable seaside sparrow have been controversial in recent years … more
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OHS lacrosse team plays St. Edward's
The Okeechobee High School girls’ lacrosse team hosted St. Edward’s on March 28 at OHS. Junior Shyla English scored one goal in the loss for Okeechobee. more
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Pastor Gary McNealy of Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church
McNealy appointed Fourth Vice President of Baptist state convention
During the Progressive Missionary & Educational Baptist State Convention of Florida’s 109th Annual Session... more
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Tonya Ford and Jim Challancin worked for six years to get Challancin's mobile home repaired after Hurricane Irma.
Challancin is finally home, but there's still work to do
After six years, Jim “Cornbread” Challancin is finally home. Challancin’s troubles began after Hurricane Irma... more
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Homeless man's belongings stolen
Okeechobee residents were furious when they discovered a homeless man’s belongings had been stolen. more
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Caitlin Lister is a social worker by day and an artist by night.
Lister's art is like no other
Not every artist paints or draws. Take Caitlin Lister for example. Her art transports her almost everywhere except a canvas. more
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Homeowner tackles alleged burglar
After his truck was broken into, a local homeowner captured the alleged burglar himself. more
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City Council members pictured left to right are David McAuley, Monica Clark, Dowling Watford, Noel Chandler and Bob Jarriel.
Public fails to participate in town hall meeting...again
The Okeechobee City Council held a town hall meeting on Monday, March 21. The city staff provided a beautiful array of tempting snacks and appetizers... more
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Gary Ritter presented the city's Inaugural State of the City Address on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.
Ritter presents Inaugural State of the City Address
During the March 21, 2023 city council meeting/town hall meeting, City Administrator Gary Ritter presented the city’s inaugural State of the City Address. more
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Stranger reaches in a woman's door and turns out her lights
An Okeechobee woman came home one night last week to find a strange man sitting on her back porch, wearing her husband’s clothes and drinking their beer. more
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Okeechobee School District making progress on bus driver shortage
The Okeechobee School District’s director of operations, Jeff Diefendorf, says the upcoming summer will be a busy one for the district. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- The Okeechobee County Board of Commissioners recognized the Brains on Steam Robotics Team at their March 23 meeting in the Historic Okeechobee County Courthouse.
County commissioners recognize robotics team
The Okeechobee County Board of Commissioners recognized the Brains on Steam Robotics Team at their March 23 meeting ... more
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