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Glades County man bitten by alligator
A Glades County man was injured Monday, July 31 while trying to rescue his dog from an alligator. more
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Veteran Morrison joined the Army Reserves at 14
Veteran Robert “Bob” Morrison joined the Army Reserves at the ripe old age of 14. more
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Kimberly Thomas and Dembe run Blessed Dog Bakery and Boutique on Park Street.
This store is for the dogs
Usually when you hear the phrase, “this is for the dogs,” it is not a good thing, but in the case of Main Street’s newest addition, it is. more
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Special Olympic Athlete Carol Marker became a National Champion last year at the Special Olympics North American tournament in South Carolina. She will be returning to South Carolina in October to defend her championship. The tournament is put on by Special Olympics South Carolina and has athletes from all over the country and includes Puerto Rico, Costa Rica and Bermuda. Carol proudly represents Florida.
Marker to defend her title
Special Olympic Athlete Carol Marker became a National Champion last year at the Special Olympics North American tournament in South Carolina. more
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OCSO investigates body found near DeBerry Gardens
In the late afternoon of Sunday, July 30, 2023, the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office responded to a head-on crash… more
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Okeechobee Splash Pad to feature sports theme
The splash pad under construction at the Okeechobee County Sports Complex is nearing completion. more
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OKEECHOBEE Emergency Operations Center employees in Okeechobee County were startled to find a huge sink hole in the middle of their driveway this weekend. The cause is believed to be from a water pipe bursting. Okeechobee Utility Authority is investigating.
Hole in pavement appears in front of Emergency Operations Center
OKEECHOBEE Emergency Operations Center employees in Okeechobee County were startled to find a hole in the parking lot ... more
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Okeechobee commissioners concerned about STA project
County Commissioners are so concerned about a proposed STA near the Lazy 7 subdivision that they have rescheduled their own regular meetings … more
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Will Okeechobee Music Festival return in 2024?
Will Okeechobee Music Festival return in 2024? There’s no word yet about plans for next year. more
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Healthcare provider accused of slapping elderly patient
A healthcare provider was arrested after being accused of slapping a patient while helping with the woman’s shower. more
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Okeechobee teen in jail again
A 16-year-old Okeechobee boy is back in jail after being charged with multiple crimes. more
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Jenna Stephens is the new executive director of Okeechobee Main Street.
Okeechobee Main Street welcomes new executive director
Okeechobee Mainstreet (OKMS) welcomed a new executive director last month. … more
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Big Lake Athletes of the Month: Ridley, Hardemon, Bentley Jr., and Shatzer
Mia Ridley,  Jamare Hardemon, Ja’Quan Bentley Jr., and Slate Shatzer are the Big Lake Athletes of the Month. more
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On July 17, FDEP took this photo at Port Mayaca. Tests indicated the toxin levels had dropped.
Hot weather, Saharan dust contribute to algal blooms
Algal blooms continue to flourish in Florida lakes, canals and rivers as Saharan dust adds to the nutrient load in Florida waters. more
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Miami man charged with auto theft
Okeechobee detectives arrested a Miami man last week on multiple charges including grand theft auto. more
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The vehicle came to a stop inside this shed.
Teen accused of $20K in property damage
A 15-year-old Okeechobee boy was arrested Thursday after allegedly driving without a license... more
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Brantley suffered a six-hour surgery after a dog attack.
Seven-year-old child attacked by pit bull
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Storm shutter vote postponed until August
Storm shutters were a topic of conversation during the July 18 Okeechobee City Council meeting. more
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Get ready: Your taxes are going up
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 … more
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Mandatory sewer hookup ordinance faces stumbling blocks
City property owners will be required to connect to city water and/or sewer when it is available. more
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