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Older Driver Safety Awareness Weeks is Dec. 4-8

What is even more exciting is Safe Mobility for Life Coalition will be hosting an inaugural Older Driver...

City offices to close for Christmas

The offices at City Hall, 55 SE Third Ave., the administrative offices of the Police Department....
Hay bale in Highlands County decorated to support the UF Peanut Butter Challenge.

Peanut Butter Challenge tops last year’s collection

For the second straight year, the winner of the statewide Peanut Butter Challenge is...
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Lake levels
15.89 feet
Last year: 16.44 feet
Depth given in feet above sea level.
Human Interest
It was a normal Wednesday when 8-year-old Claire came up with her plan to take over her school — one class at a time.
Okeechobee residents turned out in great number for the annual tree-lighting ceremony in City Hall Park.
Okeechobee Main Street Arts & Culture Alliance (ACA) experienced a great loss with the departure of Bridgette Waldau this week.
Schools
On Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, students from Brevard, Saint Lucie, and Okeechobee counties...
During its Dec. 5 Okeechobee City Council meeting, the council recognized the achievements of three local youths.
Indian River State College (IRSC) is delighted to announce that Christa Culbreth Luna and Bert Culbreth are the first recipients of …
Wildlife & Environment
This funded collaboration by Conservation Florida, UF/IFAS, and Archbold Biological Station will focu...
Floridians continue to protest the use of chemical herbicides to control ...
Government
On Dec. 8, Secretary of State Cord Byrd announced the release of a public survey to gather input...
Funding for the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office in Governor DeSantis’ Focus on....
During a November hearing, the Okeechobee Special Magistrate reduced the fines on two properties ...
Police/Fire
Accused of buying a truck with a stolen check, an Okeechobee woman was arrested and charged with grand theft auto.
A Port St. Lucie man was arrested last week and charged with coordinating retail theft.
Opinion
“Is there hope?” “Is there healing for my soul condition?” “Is there forgiveness and purpose for me, personally?”
The Chinese general Sun Tzo 2500 years ago wrote “if you know your enemy and know yourself...
Although drop-off locations have closed, there is still time to share hope...
Hurricane News
When Hurricane Idalia barreled through the Big Bend region of Florida...
Okeechobee County emergency officials are continuing to monitor Hurricane Idalia. Okeechobee County is currently...
Veterans

Veterans Day ceremony honors local heroes

The Okeechobee community honored area veterans on Nov. 11 with a special service at the Veterans Memorial in Flagler Park.

Operation Green Light honors veterans

Area buildings are lit up in green to show support for veterans ...
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Agriculture
GAINESVILLE — For Floridians looking to cut down on beef and pork, lamb and goat meat have proven to be a welcome addition to their plates. But figuring out who wants to buy these meats …
Fall is not normally when you find Florida-grown blueberries at the grocery store.
Finger lime, a distant relative of sweet orange and grapefruit, is a relatively new crop...
Health

How to help children and parents cope with stress during the holidays

It’s considered the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also be one of the most...

Clinics implement best practices for patient health

Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in the United States...

RSV cases increasing in Okeechobee County

Okeechobee County reported an increase in cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)   the first week in December ...

Yoga for Life: Tighten the abdominal muscles for the New Year

These wide-legged poses are an excellent “wake-up” call for the body.
Business
This funding includes investments to enhance prevention services, increase access and availability of...
The holiday shopping season is a prime time for hackers, scammers, and online thieves.
Florida gas prices inched lower last week, even as millions of Americans hit the road...
Traffic & Road Work

AAA: Gas prices declining again after rising 16 cents last week

Florida gas prices are declining again after an abrupt increase last week.

Partial lane closures planned for road project

Pine Ridge Park Area will have partial lane closures Dec. 5 through Dec. 21.

Okeechobee County Road Watch Report for week of Dec. 9

Road Watch report for Okeechobee County for the week of Sunday, April 25. Motorists are reminded...

Okeechobee Road Watch Report for Nov. 26 - Dec. 2

Road Watch report for Okeechobee County for the week of Sunday, Sunday 26. Motorists are reminded...
State

Asteroid will pass in front of bright star Betelgeuse to produce a rare eclipse visible to millions

One of the biggest and brightest stars in the night sky will momentarily vanish. That's because an asteroid will pass in front of it in a one-of-a-kind eclipse. The rare event will occur late Monday …

Drought vs deluge: Florida's unusual rainfall totals either too little or too much on each coast

In Florida, this year has been a tale of two states as far as rainfall totals, with the southeast coast deluged by sometimes-record rainfall and much of the Gulf coast facing a major precipitation …
National & World

A rocket attack targets the US Embassy in Baghdad, causing minor damage but no casualties

U.S. and Iraqi officials say a rocket attack at the sprawling U.S. Embassy in Baghdad has caused minor damage but no casualties. Iran-backed militias in Iraq have claimed responsibility for dozens of …

Palestinians crowd into ever-shrinking areas in Gaza as Israel's war against Hamas enters 3rd month

Desperate Palestinians fleeing Israel’s expanding ground offensive crowded into an ever-shrinking area of the Gaza Strip as the Israel-Hamas war entered its third month Friday. The United Nations …
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