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Cause of death released for second deceased inmate at county jail
Autopsy findings were released today, Nov. 28, in the death of Okeechobee County Jail inmate Kaitlynn Joy Barnes and her unborn child. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Santa and the Grinch will make four visits to Okeechobee in December. [Courtesy photo]
Santa and the Grinch to visit Okeechobee
You better watch out! Not only is Santa Claus coming to town, but he’s also bringing the Grinch with him. more
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Judge Bill Wallace swears in Frank DeCarlo [Photo courtesy Okeechobee Government]
DeCarlo, Burroughs sworn in at County Commission
Terry Burroughs and Frank DeCarlo were officially sworn in before the Nov. 22 Okeechobee County Commission meeting. more
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Petition seeks endangered species protection for manatees
A petition filed in November with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service maintains it was an error to take... more
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Crippen Ranch in Okeechobee County is now part of the Florida Wildlife Corridor. The conservation easement placed on the ranch permanently prohibits development on the property while allowing cattle ranching operations to continue uninterrupted.
Crippen Ranch now part of the Florida Wildlife Corridor
Conservation Florida and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Division of State Lands have … more
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OKEECHOBEE -- On Nov. 16, Larson Dairy celebrated the ribbon cutting for the Brightmark renewable natural gas project. The project produces natural gas from cow manure.
Okeechobee's newest export: Cow power
OKEECHOBEE – Cow power may soon be heating a home or powering a vehicle near you. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- The Sutton Rucks family was honored at the 2022 Okeechobee Farm-City Luncheon on Nov. 17 at the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center. Florida Cattlemen's Sweetheart Shelby Sumner (right) presented the award.
Rucks family honored at Farm-City event
OKEECHOBEE -- The Sutton Rucks family was honored at the 2022 Farm City Luncheon at the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center on Nov. 17. more
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Lake O level at 16.3 feet and rising
Lake Okeechobee was at 16.3 feet on Nov. 18 and is still rising. more
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Friends of Army Aviation donates $2700 to Memorial Park
Friends of Army Aviation, a non-profit based out of Alabama, were in Okeechobee on Nov. 14 for an event honoring local military veterans and first responders. more
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With help from the Okeechobee First Baptist Quilting Ministry, Martha's House and several others, Tina Taylor (right) was able to donate 25 Journey Bags to DCF to be used by children taken into care.
Journey bags will be put to good use by DCF
When Tina Taylor learned that some children are taken into care carrying only a garbage bag full of their things, she knew she had to do something. more
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Three accused of filing false time sheets
Three Okeechobee women were arrested Nov. 15 and charged with organized fraud after Labor Finders reported they filed false time sheets and were paid thousands of … more
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OSCO Crisis Negotiation team called out
We thank everyone for their patience during the Crisis Negotiation Team call-out and temporary road closure of S.E. 28th St... more
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Results in on jailhouse death
On September 13, 2022, The Okeechobee County Sheriff's Detention Deputies responded to a medical emergency within the jail. more
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Stay tuned, a new integrative medical practice is opening soon. Pictured left to right are Casey Thompson ARNP; Catherine O’Conner, board-certified holistic health practitioner and Stephanie Pearson, functional medicine health coach.
New integrative medical office opening soon in Okeechobee
A new medical practice is opening in Okeechobee, and it is like nothing we’ve seen before. more
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Steve and Tina Lynn were refused service at Pueblo Viejo this week.
Local veteran refused service ... again
A local veteran was refused service this week when she went to have her nails done. more
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Lake Okeechobee tops 16 feet
Lake Okeechobee topped 16 feet over the weekend. On Monday, Nov. 14, the Big O was 16.18 feet above sea level. more
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Cowboys can be poets, too
Cowboy poetry is believed to have originated during long cattle drives. Making up songs, stories and poems... more
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Will Rivero and Elle Thomas cut the ribbon on their mobile maintenance business.
Teens run Mobile Maintenance business
Enterprising teens Will Rivero and Elle Thomas started their own business before even graduating from high school. more
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Veterans Day message includes compassion
Veterans Day speeches often use words such as “duty, honor and integrity,” Brigadier General Duke Coulter, retired, told Okeechobee Community members ... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Veterans Day services were held at 10 a.m. in Flagler Park on Nov. 11.
Veterans Day program goes on despite snags
OKEECHOBEE – Until Thursday afternoon, local officials weren’t sure if Okeechobee would have a Veterans Day program this year. more
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