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The Dragon Capsule re-enters Earth’s atmosphere at more than 17,000 miles per hour.
Loud boom startles residents
Comments from Sarasota to Immokalee were made regarding the loud noise. more
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Woody riding a motorcycle, one of his favorite hobbies.
109 years of adventure, happiness, and love
Born in 1911, he was the 6th oldest person in the U.S. more
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Covid still looms over high school sports
In the 2020 school year sports around at high schools around Lake Okeechobee looked a little different.  There was limited capacity in the stands, facemasks were commonplace... more
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"If you write about this, don't tell people I'm dead," said Gordie Peer.
Okeechobee's legendary stuntman is not dead yet
Despite rumors to the contrary, former Hollywood stuntman Gordie Peer is alive. more
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Kobies honored at recent Rotary meeting
On August 3, Fred and Holly Kobie were honored with the prestigious “The Rotary Foundation, Major Donor, Level II Award.” more
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Doug Morgan has been working for LaBelle Animal Control for 19 years.
Community rallies around animal control officer
Morgan, is known as a dedicated, compassionate, and hardworking community leader and father of two. more
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Jonica Hough, owner of Ultimateflags.com, was thrilled to get a package from the Marines who received her flags.
Flag company surprised with gift from Marines
Several months ago, UltimateFlags.com received a request from a Marine... more
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Vaccinated U.S. Sugar employees win prizes in Kickin' Covid Together contest
CLEWISTON – A single mom took home a 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 Truck in U.S. Sugar’s “Kickin’ Covid Together” contest. more
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Volunteers worked all day in the hot sun to remove invasive plants on Lake Okeechobee.
FWC thanks volunteers for helping with Lake O research project
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) thanks volunteers who helped remove invasive plants on Lake Okeechobee near Bird Island. more
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An algal bloom was visible in the St. Lucie Canal on May 5.
No releases to St. Lucie from Lake O; Releases to Caloosahatchee stay at 2,000 cfs.
JACKSONVILLE – This summer could bring more and larger algal blooms on Lake Okeechobee, according to Col. Andrew Kelly, commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville … more
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Pictured Left to right are Eric Reyes (Valedictorian), Jose Jimenez (Salutatorian), Sarah Snow, Alyssa Harrell, and Kyla Miller.
LaBelle High School Class of 2021 Top Five Honor Graduates
LaBelle High School is pleased to announce the Class of 2021’s Valedictorian -Eric Reyes, and Salutatorian, Jose Jimenez. … more
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Some annual Florida festivals canceled, others go on
The Sugar Festival was canceled. Black Gold Jubilee went on as planned. more
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A Blue Heron wades in Lake Okeechobee near the pier at the Cliff Betts Jr., Lakeside Recreation Area.
Corps stops releases from lake to St. Lucie River
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will stop sending water from Lake Okeechobee to the St. Lucie on April 10. more
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The corps measures the flow at Franklin Lock on the Caloosahatchee River.
Corps to reduce releases to Caloosahatchee River starting April 3
The Army Corps of Engineers will reduce flows from Lake Okeechobee to the St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee Rivers on April 3. more
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Governor Ron DeSantis announces new eligibility guidelines for COVID-19 Vaccinations
On March 25, Governor Ron DeSantis announced new eligibility guidelines for COVID-19 vaccinations in Florida. Beginning Monday, March 29, all individuals age 40... more
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Sugarcane has been grown in Florida since the late 1760s. The ‘Glades’ area of South Florida recently marked the 90th annual sugar cane harvest for the farms south of Lake Okeechobee.
U.S. Sugar to expand domestic sugar production, acquires sugar refinery in Georgia
U.S. Sugar has reached an agreement to purchase a sugar refinery in Georgia. more
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Okeechobee's Trail of Hope Rescue has puppies galore
OKEECHOBEE – If you’re in the market for some puppy love, check out the Trail of Hope rescue in Okeechobee. more
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Couple shares COVID-19 vaccine experience
After months of uncertainty, fear and ever-changing information during the early pandemic days, many have breathed a collective sigh... more
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The Florida Clamshell orchid, with its purple, erect lip and flattened pseudobulb resembles no other species.
Rare, endangered Florida orchid spotted in Hendry County
A rare and endangered orchid, previously only thought to only exist in a handful of parks and reserves - has been spotted in Hendry County. more
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Pictured from left to right are Rosa Marroquin. Linda O’Ferrell, Lois Houser, Chris Morris, Beverly Lucas and Merileen Cogdill.
Red hatters are dedicated to serving the community
Once again, the gracious ladies of the Whispering Divas Red Hatters of Whisper Creek RV Park have come through more
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