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Woman claims her ex 'messed with' her cocaine; calls 911
After she was transported to Raulerson hospital by ambulance, a woman told medical personnel she thought her ex-boyfriend... more
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Manny's Sunflower and Roses Shop & Gifts stirs controversy..[Photo by Cathy Womble/Lake Okeechobee News]
Flower shop stirs controversy over food trucks
You would not think it to look at it, but this beautiful new flower shop is at the center of some controversy within the city. more
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Tucker Myers steps up to bat against Clewiston. [Photo by Richard Marion/Lake Okeechobee News]
Okeechobee Brahmans shutout Clewiston Tigers 7-0
The Okeechobee High School Brahman varsity baseball team shutout the Clewiston Tigers 7-0 on April 2. more
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Thin blue line in support of law enforcement is back in place in front of the police station..[Photo by Cathy Womble/Lake Okeechobee News]
Thin blue line back in front of police station
After nearly a year’s absence, the thin blue line is back in front of the Okeechobee City Police Department. more
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Woman arrested two hours after she was run over by a truck
After a woman was reportedly run over by her boyfriend’s truck, she was arrested and charged with burglary. more
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Man accused of punching out windshield above a baby
Thankfully, the baby was not injured, but an Okeechobee man was arrested last week after allegedly shattering a windshield more
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The inaugural Vietnam Veteran Day breakfast was a success..[Photo courtesy Gregg Maynard]
Inaugural Vietnam Veterans' Day breakfast is a success
Approximately 50 Vietnam veterans and their spouses were treated to a breakfast smorgasbord Friday in honor of National Vietnam War Veterans' Day. more
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Kissimmee man threatens woman with knife
After allegedly threatening a woman with a knife, a Kissimmee man reportedly told officers if anything ever happened to the woman … more
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Okeechobee; Florida: Four Arrested - 20 pounds of Psilocybin Mushrooms and 8.5 pounds of Marijuana.
Four arrested: 20 pounds of Psilocybin mushrooms and 8.5 pounds of marijuana confiscated
Four arrested - 20 pounds of Psilocybin mushrooms and 8.5 pounds of marijuana confiscated. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Children ages 1-3 had their own area to hunt Easter Eggs at the Spring Festival at the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center on March 30. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Spring Festival includes Easter Egg Hunt
The Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center grounds were the site for the March 30 Spring Festival, which included an Easter Egg Hunt for the kids. more
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Author Apolonia Nunez is the youngest member of the Seminole Tribe to receive her high school diploma and her AA degree. She was 15..[Photo courtesy Apolonia Nunez]
Indigenous woman publishes second book
An Okeechobee woman recently published her second book. more
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Bicyclist hit by car disappears
A white Kia reportedly hit a man on a bicycle last week, but the victim was never found. more
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Merchandiser accused of stealing cell phones at Walmart
A woman was arrested last week after allegedly stealing cell phones. more
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More than 13 vehicles burglarized last weekend in one area
Last weekend, more than 13 vehicles were burglarized in Villa Margaret. more
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Student claims bus driver left her on the side of 15A
The mother of an 8-year-old girl was horrified when her daughter arrived home after school, not on her school bus but in the vehicle of a complete stranger. more
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Hospice of Okeechobee has partnered with Pet Peace of Mind to ensure loved ones like Rusty are not left alone after your passing..[Photo by Cathy Womble/Lake Okeechobee News]
Hospice of Okeechobee introduces Pet Peace of Mind
When you are facing the end of your life, the last thing you want to worry about is what will happen to your best friend when you are gone. more
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Shyla English celebrates after scoring a goal.
Lady Brahman lacrosse team beats St. Cloud on Senior Night
The Okeechobee High School Lady Brahman lacrosse team played their first game in 2021. A scrimmage held near the end of the school year. more
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After more than 30 years feeding the hungry in our community, Bruce and Marry Anne Swinford have closed down their hot meal site, but not their food pantry..[Photo courtesy Mary Anne Swinford}
Big Lake Mission still operating but RiteLife now taking over hot meals
After more than 30 years of feeding the homeless, Bruce and Mary Anne Swinford are reluctantly giving up their meal site. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Okeechobee JROTC led the Speckled Perch Festival Parade in downton Okeechobee on March 9. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Even a 12 minute parade costs $3-5K
Parades cost the city of Okeechobee between $3,000 and $5,000 no matter how long they are. more
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Another pitbull attack reported
Another Pitbull attack was reported this week, making this the sixth attack on record... more
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