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Evan Neal presented with key to Okeechobee
Members of the Okeechobee City Council presented Evan Neal with the key to the city at their April 5 meeting. more
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Arrest made in daycare neglect investigation
The former director of the Okeechobee Children's Academy Tasha Pettit was arrested on Sunday, March 27 after a year-long investigation. more
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Mom finds baby's diaper filled with blood
Sierra Casian came home after a long day at work and found her baby wearing a diaper filled with blood ... more
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Author Tamisha McQueen and her husband James have a 10-year-old daughter named Rhiley.
Inspiring Okeechobee: McQueen practices what she preaches
Yearling Middle School teacher Tamisha McQueen practices what she preaches. more
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The "dungeon" where the girl was hidden before deputies searched the trailer is located behind this rug.
Young teen held in 'dungeon' after consuming mushroom tea
Last summer, two young teens were served “shroom” tea by a 47-year old man. more
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Martha's House focuses on the good
Focusing on the good rather than the bad, Martha’s House speaks to local students about relationships every year. more
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Circle K is popular place to nap over the weekend
In an unusual set of circumstances, two different men in two different vehicles were accused of sleeping at Circle K. more
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Park likely to be finished by April
Cattlemen’s Square Park will soon become a reality... more
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Kathie Papasso was know as the puppy whisperer to her fellow volunteers.
Memorial service to be held at Trail of Hope
Trail of Hope Animal Rescue (TOH) is planning a memorial service for two beloved volunteers. more
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Max taken to doggy jail after his owner was arrested.
Is Max a bad dog?
Is Maximus a bad dog? Maximus or Max is a well-known figure in Okeechobee. more
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Neighbors arrested after fight over donkey
A local woman was charged with aggravated assault when she allegedly pointed a shotgun... more
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Travis sentenced for horse's death
Bobby Travis was sentenced to 18 months and six days in state prison after pleading no contest to three counts cruelty to animals. more
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Volunteers took the Okeechobee donations over to Saint Lucie County where they were loaded on to semi trucks to be taken to Kentucky.
X-22 Adventures collects donations for tornado victims
Last week, X-22 Adventures began organizing a drive to collect food, water, camping supplies, etc. for tornado victims in Kentucky. more
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Kahootz hosts Adopt an Athlete
When Kahootz Draft House heard Bernard Marker was looking for a place to hold a Christmas get together for the Special Needs community... more
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Now that they are retired, veterans Maria and John Koepke spend a lot of time with their children and grandchildren.
Veterans Koepke were both in the Air Force
Veterans John and Maria Koepke both served in the Air Force. more
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KEC King Trevon Corinthian and Queen IvyAnna Love watch the proceeding while ensconced on their thrones.
KEC Canal Point Elementary students enjoy Winter Wonderland
The KEC Canal Point Elementary School enjoyed a Winter Wonderland Pageant on Dec. 8.  more
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Sammii McClain of Sunshine Cannabis poses in front of Okeechobee's new medical marijuana dispensary.
Medical marijuana treatment center opens in Okeechobee
Trulieve opened its 111th medical marijuana treatment center on Dec. 9. more
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Stephanie Weeks cleans up after bee accident.
Beekeeper saves the day
Bee boxes fell from a truck and broke open on U.S. 441 Southeast near the roundabout ... more
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Child brings BB gun to school, charged with carrying a concealed weapon
A Seminole Elementary School student told one of his teachers another child was carrying a gun. more
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Veteran Steve Cone started X-22 Adventures to help other veterans combat PTSD and depression.
Non-profit set to cruise around the coast
X-22 Adventures will soon be embarking on a trip around the Florida Coast to promote PTSD and suicide awareness. more
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