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Holiday events planned in Okeechobee
OKEECHOBEE – The Okeechobee community will kick off the Christmas season on Tuesday, Nov. 28, with the annual tree lighting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. more
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Malissa Morgan elected Okeechobee School Board chair
Malissa Morgan was elected Okeechobee County School Board chair during the board’s Nov. 14 meeting. more
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USACE Dam Safety Program Manager Matt Taylor (in front of the seepage canal that surrounds the C-44 reservoir) explained that all dikes have seepage.
USACE: C-44 reservoir working as designed
Reports of seepage from the C-44 reservoir recently made the news. But seepage is common to all dams ... more
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YMS students visit Raulerson log cabin historical site on Heritage Day
Yearling Middle School celebrated Heritage Day on Nov. 17. Students spent the day learning about different cultures ... more
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Betty Osceola of the Miccosukee Tribe of Florida posted this image on social media, urging the public to call the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at 904-232-2568 or email CESAJ-CC@usace.army.mil to urge them to open the water control structures under the Tamiami Trail. [Courtesy photo]
USACE receives approval to flow more water under Tamiami Trail
Conditions for the water conservation areas (WCAs) south of Lake Okeechobee are improving ... more
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Larsons honored at Farm City Week Luncheon
Woody and Grace Larson were honored at the Nov. 16 Okeechobee Farm City Week Luncheon ... more
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School board honors students who aced state assessment
The Okeechobee County School Board took time out of their Nov. 14 meeting to recognize students who received a perfect score on the state assessment. more
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Jupiter officers recognized at Okeechobee County School Board meeting
Two Jupiter police officers were ihonored for helping stop a potential mass shooting more
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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. more
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Dry October brings some relief to Lake O and WCAs
Lake Okeechobee is slowly receding, edging down below 16 feet above sea level, thanks... more
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City to consider banning new medical marijuana dispensaries
Okeechobee City Council members approved the first reading of an ordinance that would stop any new medical marijuana dispensaries from opening within city limits. more
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MOORE HAVEN -- The Glades County Courthouse participated in Operation Green Light to honor veterans.
Operation Green Light honors veterans
Area buildings are lit up in green to show support for veterans ... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Brittany Broughton surprised her husband Robert with a banner honoring his father. Robert is with the U.S. Army Reserve. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Banners honor Okeechobee Hometown Heroes
In honor of Veterans Day, banners on display in downtown Okeechobee recognize Okeechobee Hometown Heroes. more
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Okeechobee County to receive $10.2 million in FDEP grants
OKEECHOBEE – Okeechobee County will receive more than $10 million in grant funding for stormwater improvements ... more
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OHS Brahman Band wins first place at Braden River Invitational
The Okeechobee High School Brahman Band secured first place at the Braden River Marching Band Invitational on Nov. 4. more
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The Franklin Lock is more than 40 miles from Moore Haven, where water from Lake Okeechobee enters the Caloosahatchee River.
El Niño could bring rainy 'dry' season
“The dry season is upon us, and we are seeing water levels receding,” said Major Cory Bell of USACE ... more
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The Lady Brahmans with their regional runners-up trophy. (Photo courtesy Lady Brahman Volleyball)
Lady Brahman volleyball finishes season as regional runners-up
The Okeechobee High School Lady Brahman varsity volleyball team finished the season as regional runners-up, after falling to Jensen Beach in the regional final 0-3. more
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Pictures from the 2023 Okeechobee Halloween Extravaganza
A Halloween Extravaganza was held at the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center on Oct. 31, hosted by the Rotary Club of Okeechobee and Phillip DeBerard more
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True Okee: Ghosts of Utopia
True Okee is a podcast featuring true crime and weird stories from the forgotten heartland of South Florida. more
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An above ground reservoir is planned in Highlands County.
SFWMD plans above ground reservoir in Highlands County
OKEECHOBEE – Plans for a reservoir north of Lake Okeechobee continue to move forward. more
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