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Leadership program offers opportunity for Okeechobee students
As the world evolves and faces new challenges, it is important to nurture the next generation of... more
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William Crum earned the Brahman Award for the 2023-24 Brahman Wrestling season. [Photo courtesy Bruce Jahner]
Brahman wrestlers honored at annual banquet
The Okeechobee High School Brahman wrestling program wrapped up their season with a banquet at the OHS cafeteria on April 17. more
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Okeechobee County's Law Enforcement Torch Run 2024 was a great success!.[Photo by Kellie Mullens]
Annual Torch run benefits Special Olympics
Okeechobee County Law Enforcement Torch Run 2024 was a great success. more
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Juvenile arrested on multiple charges including grand theft auto
Thieves have targeted the Basswood area, stealing cars and burglarizing vehicles over the past few weeks. more
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OKEECHOBEE — Leah Suarez , Noel Stephen, Shirlene Graham-Stevens and Doris Corde were honored Saturday night at the inaugural Agape Gala hosted by the New Saint Stephen AME Church for their service to the community of Okeechobee.
Inaugural Agape Gala celebrates locals for their service
Leah Suarez , Noel Stephen , Shirlene Graham-Stevens and Doris Corde (in no particular order) were honored Saturday night at the inaugural Agape Gala... more
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OCSO and GCSO locate fleeing suspects
Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office is currently assisting the Glades County Sheriff's Office s deputies who were pursuing... more
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OHS JROTC cadets held a fundraiser to help one of their own.
OHS JROTC cadets extend hand up to former cadet
Okeechobee High School Junior ROTC cadets gathered outside Winn Dixie last week in support of a former cadet who lost his leg in a motorcycle accident. more
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Janice Pietro is pictured with her new Chevy Trax which she earned through Mary Kay sales..[Photo courtesy Janice Pietro]
Woman earns second Mary Kay car
A local woman has earned her second vehicle through the Mary Kay Company. more
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Man charged with misdemeanor after 'softly' striking girlfriend with shoe
An Okeechobee man was arrested after allegedly hitting his girlfriend with a shoe. more
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Neighbor camera war results in arrest for one of the parties
An Okeechobee woman finally has some peace after her neighbor was arrested and charged with stalking. more
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Drinking and driving and drugs; Oh my!
The following individuals were charged with DUI during the last few weeks. more
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Adults accused of taking part in brawl with teens
Two adults and three teens were charged with child abuse and battery after brawling with teens. more
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Stranded motorist arrested and charged with possession of narcotics
A 911 caller told dispatch there was a broken-down motor home on the side of the road last Friday around 11:30 p.m. more
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Neighbor attacked while sick in bed
While lying in his sick bed, an Okeechobee man was attacked by a neighbor. more
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EAA STAs provide flood protection as well as water treatment
Use of the Everglades Agricultural Area stormwater treatment areas was questioned at the April 11 SFWMD meeting more
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IRS says man owes $90,000 after scam artist does his taxes
An Okeechobee man discovered he was the victim of a fraud this week when he learned he owed IRS $90,000. more
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(Left to right) Billy Ellerbee (captain), Hunter Daniels, Ragyn Mohney, David Mohney (captain) brought home honors in competitive high school bass fishing. [Courtesy photo]
OHS Bass Club is Florida Team of the Year
- Okeechobee High School Bass Club was first established in 2016 and since then has been a competitive force that other teams across the state ... more
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Delap denied parole for 1975 Okeechobee murder
David Delap will be in prison for seven more years for the 1975 murder of Paula Ethridge. more
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Prosper Noggin is an enrichment center for homeschool, private and public school students
Prosper Noggin meets an educational need some did not even realize they had. more
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Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Examining Democracy in America Coming to Okeechobee
The Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street, in cooperation with Florida Humanities Council, presents “Voices and Votes: more
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