The splash pad under construction at the Okeechobee County Sports Complex is nearing completion.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/31/23 |
OKEECHOBEE Emergency Operations Center employees in Okeechobee County were startled to find a hole in the parking lot ...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/31/23 |
County Commissioners are so concerned about a proposed STA near the Lazy 7 subdivision that they have rescheduled their own regular meetings …
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/28/23 |
Will Okeechobee Music Festival return in 2024? There’s no word yet about plans for next year.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/27/23 |
A healthcare provider was arrested after being accused of slapping a patient while helping with the woman’s shower.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/27/23 |
A 16-year-old Okeechobee boy is back in jail after being charged with multiple crimes.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/27/23 |
Okeechobee Mainstreet (OKMS) welcomed a new executive director last month.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/25/23 |
Mia Ridley, Jamare Hardemon, Ja’Quan Bentley Jr., and Slate Shatzer are the Big Lake Athletes of the Month.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/25/23 |
Algal blooms continue to flourish in Florida lakes, canals and rivers as Saharan dust adds to the nutrient load in Florida waters.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/24/23 |
Okeechobee detectives arrested a Miami man last week on multiple charges including grand theft auto.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/24/23 |
A 15-year-old Okeechobee boy was arrested Thursday after allegedly driving without a license...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/24/23 |
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/22/23 |
Storm shutters were a topic of conversation during the July 18 Okeechobee City Council meeting.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/21/23 |
The Okeechobee City Council will be holding workshops to discuss the new budget for fiscal year 2023-2024 on August 1 and August 15 following the regular city council meetings …
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/21/23 |
City property owners will be required to connect to city water and/or sewer when it is available.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/20/23 |
Four Okeechobee athletes head to the Junior Olympics in Iowa on July 27.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/20/23 |
Okeechobee native Evan Neal will be returning to Florida to play football this upcoming NFL season.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/18/23 |
A Moore Haven man decided he wanted to celebrate his 80th birthday with a bang...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/17/23 |
When students return to school in August, they may notice large numbers on the exterior of school buildings.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/14/23 |
July 13, 2023, members of the Okeechobee Narcotics Task Force, Sheriff's Special Response Team (SRT)...
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By Cpl. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 7/14/23 |