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From the Archives: City ordinance prohibits dancing in bars
From the Archives highlights weird, funny or interesting stories from the over 100 year history of the Okeechobee News, many of which have never been online before. more
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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This photo was taken by Rusty Barnes as his wife Melinda Barnes piloted their plane alongside the Taylorcraft.
Septuagenarian Couple flies sea to shining sea
On a wing and a prayer, a couple in their 70s flew from sea to shining sea in a 70-year-old airplane. 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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The city of Okeechobee and the Florida Engineering Leadership Institute class of 2020/21 install hotspot towers in city parks.
Hot spot towers installed in downtown parks
Tower hotspots were installed in all the downtown parks last week. 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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Jesse Moore is pictured with 14-year-old Don Juan.
Organ grinders are few and far between
Although there are not many anymore, there are still organ grinders in the U.S. 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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Motorcycle Stunts at the Okeechobee County Fair [Video]
One of the main attractions at the 2021 Okeechobee County Fair was the Cycle Circus featuring stunts performed by the Freestyle Madness team. more
Inspiring Okeechobee: It takes a village
The phrase, "It takes a village," refers to the raising of children. more
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Cops: Married teacher couple smoked marijuana with students
wo married high school teachers were arrested this week after authorities said they repeatedly gave students marijuana An … more
Pictures from Friday night at the 2021 Okeechobee County Fair
The Okeechobee County Fair continues on March 20 and 21 with gates opening at noon. Carnival wristbands cost $25. more
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This year, the Class of 2021 will have similar signs in the parks.
Seniors will have signs in the park again
The city council approved a request to place signs in the park for graduating seniors. 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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Despite all the pain and hard work, Trisha almost always has a smile on her face.
Inspiring Okeechobee: Trisha Entry is a rock star
Eight months after the fire, Trisha Entry is on her way to a full recovery. more
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A young boy in our community needs help
OCSO and Special Olympics manager plan a fundraiser to buy a wheelchair. more
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The circles indicate where ASR well clusters may be located. The circles are much larger than the actual footprint for the clusters. The ASRs can be built on land the state already owns.
Corps might consider removing most expensive piece of Lake Okeechobee Watershed Restoration Project
Could changes to the LOWRP cut costs and expedite the project while preserving most of the water storage capacity? more
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UF scientists look to space to help ranchers on earth
A University of Florida scientist is leading a project to develop a tool — based on data from satellites - that ranchers can use to improve their pasture and grazing management... more
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Lilly Mobley competes with an Aurora variation.
Students do well in ballet competition
Two local students competed with hundreds of students from around Florida at The Universal Ballet Competition. more
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The Concrete Slurry Machine injects the grout into the prepared ground and mixes it with the soil.
Round-the-clock construction to start on cutoff wall near Lakeport on Monday
Lakeport residents will see lights on the dike at night starting Monday, Feb. 22 as round-the-clock construction gets underway more
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