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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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Eagles Club burns: Fire under investigation
Okeechobee County Fire Rescue units responded at approximately 3:07 a.m. Friday, March 22 to the Fraternal Order of Eagles located at 9985 Hwy 441 North for a … more
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Man steals because it is easy
An Okeechobee man reportedly told deputies he shoplifted from Walmart because it was easy. more
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Although adult manatees are large, spotting them in the water can be challenging. [Photo courtesy FWC]
Boaters encouraged to watch out for manatees
Watching for manatees while boating is always important and spring is a particularly important season for boaters to go slow and lookout below … more
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From left to right: Katie Doyle, Denise Whitehead, Makaya Whitehead, Cheryl Worlow, Chris Bowen, Clint LaFlam, and Dylan Tedders. [Photo by Richard Marion/Lake Okeechobee News]
School Board declares March ‘Music in Our Schools’ Month
The Okeechobee County School Board approved a proclamation designating March as “Music in Our Schools” Month at their March 19 meeting. more
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35 year-old Okeechobee cold case gets fresh set of eyes
 On the night of September 13, 1988 Larry Greenberger sat down on his rocking chair on his front porch to oil his gun, a .44 Magnum more
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Toddler run over by golf cart
After a child was brought into the Raulerson Hospital emergency room with tire tracks on his face and back, medical personnel called 911. more
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Hospice Women of Giving sponsor local children to attend Camp Braveheart
Hospice of Okeechobee has recently been the recipient of the generosity of multiple women in the community. more
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Man who set fire to Mosquito Creek Grocery sentenced to probation
Austin Harris was sentenced on March 14 to five years probation after pleading no contest to a felony criminal mischief charge. more
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Man gets 15 months after pleading no contest to wanton fleeing
Jovanny Armenteros was sentenced on March 18 to one year, three months and 27 days in state prison... more
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Locations of water sampling sites on Lake Okeechobee
Trace levels of toxins found in lake water sample
On March 16, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection issued a Blue Green Algae Bloom Alert for Lake Okeechobee ... more
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Cadets train for the Physical Abilities Test.
OCSO cadets train for Physical Abilities Test
Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office cadets train for Physical Abilities Test (PAT) during spring break. more
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Don't let scam artists fool you
The Bible says, “There is nothing new under the sun,” and this includes scams and fraud. more
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State's Attorney office adds more charges to alleged shooter on the prairie
The State Attorney's office has added new charges for the shooting which took place last month out on the prairie (Coquina Water District). more
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Woman allegedly tries to burn down her sister's house
A Tennessee woman has been arrested after being accused of setting her sister’s house on fire. more
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Stranger shoots at RV: no suspects
An Okeechobee man reported someone shot at his RV as he traveled south on Southeast 128th Avenue Sunday. more
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Pictures from the Okeechobee County Fair
OKEECHOBEE — The Okeechobee County Fair kicked off at the Okeechobee County Fairgrounds on March 12. The fair runs until March 17. more
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Miami man accused of stealing mail from homes in multiple counties
A Miami man was arrested Friday night, shortly after midnight, after allegedly throwing stolen mail out of the window of his vehicle. more
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