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Cattle Drive Sculpture project to be dedicated on Day of the Cowboy
OKEECHOBEE- Okeechobee Main Street’s Bridgette Waldau gave an update on the Cattle Drive Sculpture project to the Okeechobee City Council on May 17. more
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OHS baseball and softball teams conclude seasons
The Okeechobee High School baseball and softball teams ended their seasons last week. Both advanced to the regional tournament this year. more
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Geniva wants a family of her own.
Adopt a pet: Geniva is looking for a family
Geniva would love a family to call her own. She has been staying temporarilly at Okeechobee Animal Control... more
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It's all in a day's work for Total Roadside as they pull a car out of a canal.
Total Roadside goes car fishing
Total Roadside found itself on an unusual fishing expedition when a driver tried to escape law enforcement by driving his vehicle into a canal.  more
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Sailing team wins competition
Monica Gaitan was thrilled when a woman she barely knew noticed her sailing skills and asked to crew for her... more
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Kelly Carter-Knapik was sentenced to 19 years in state prison.
Woman sentenced in death of young couple
Nearly three years after she got drunk, jumped behind the wheel of her F-350 and plowed down a young couple walking along U.S. 441 Southeast... more
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Pamela Barton and coworker Dustin Cook are busy beautifying the streets of Okeechobee.
City public works department hires first female 'in the field' employee
The city of Okeechobee hired its first "in the field" female employee in March of this year.  more
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Safire is approximately three years old and needs a loving home. Come see her at Trail of Hope.
Adopt a pet: Safire needs a loving home
Safire is approximately three years old and needs a loving home. more
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OKEECHOBEE – Kelly Chapman (right) was presented with the Mental Health Hero Award at the Mental Health Awareness Luncheon on May 6. At left is Leah Suarez. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Luncheon honors Mental Health Awareness heroes
Mental Health Awareness was the focus of a luncheon held May 6 at the Okeechobee Civic Center, hosted by Our Village Okeechobee. more
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Ernie Courson Jr. is riding a bull named Secret Squirrel from 5 Star Rodeo Company. This was an 86 point winning ride.
Okeechobee bull rider sits tenth in the world
Ernie Courson Jr. is a life-long Okeechobee resident who began riding bulls at about 10-years-old. more
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Prairie Mom arrested after reporting toddler missing
When her toddler disappeared, a local mom called 911 and was later arrested. more
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Stolen Seminole Tribe Police vehicle crashed
After an official Seminole Tribe police vehicle was seen doing a burnout with lights and siren activated... more
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Brahman baseball defeats Suncoast to claim district championship
The Okeechobee High School Brahman varsity baseball team captured their second consecutive district championship with a 3-1 win over the Suncoast Chargers. more
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Okeechobee Music Fest sets 2023 festival dates
The Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival has revealed the dates for its 2023 return to the top of the lake. more
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Marine veteran Bill Grady has really enjoyed his life.
Veteran Bill Grady has enjoyed his life
Veteran Bill Grady was born and raised in Massachusetts. In 1960, at the age of 17, he joined the Marines and went to boot camp at Paris Island. more
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Pictured from left to right are Alex Tijerina, Juanita Akers, Chuck Akers, Pat Hickman, Donny Arnold, Amy Cormier and Pam Duenas who played huge roles in making the annual health and safety expo/Touch a Truck Event possible.
Health & Safety Expo team wraps up
After countless hours of planning, and then executing, on the part of those who made the 2022 Annual Health and Safety Expo possible... more
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A colorful peacock enjoys the sun at Arnold's Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Arnold's Wildlife shuts one door; opens another
After almost 30 years in Okeechobee, Arnold's Wildlife Rehabilitation Center has shut its doors. more
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A master plan is under development for the Okee-Tantie recreation area.
Corps to release easements so Bass Pro plan can proceed
OKEECHOBEE – The plan for the resort arm of Bass Pro to take over the Okee-Tantie Recreation Area is a little nearer to reality. more
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Okeechobee reacts to Evan Neal being selected by the New York Giants
On the red carpet for the 2022 NFL Draft, former Okeechobee Brahman Evan Neal was asked about his cowboy boots and if he’d wear them if he gets drafted to somewhere like New … more
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Big Lake Athletes of the Week: Isabella Derigo and B’ellana Schlosser
Okeechobee High School junior Isabella Derigo and senior B’ellana Schlosser are this week’s Big Lake Athletes of the Week for their performance on the OHS tennis team. more
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