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Sebastain Urbana has been charged with first degree murder.
Party at Scott Driver Park ends in deadly shooting
The Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office announces the arrest of Sebastian Urbana, 17, for First Degree Murder in connection with the shooting of another teen ... more
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Labor Day Weekend Rodeo Sept. 1-3, starting at 7 p.m.
Due to the intense summer heat this year, the Labor Day Rodeo Weekend rodeos will be evening events. more
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Flesh-eating bacteria cases lower than previous 2 years
Recently a leprosy outbreak was reported in Florida, and this week national headlines blame a flesh-eating bacterium ... more
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OHS shuts-out Lake Placid in volleyball season opener
The Okeechobee High School Lady Brahman varsity volleyball team open the season with a 3-0 shut out over the Lake Placid Lady Dragons on Aug. 23. more
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Vehicles burglarized during church service
On Sunday, August 20, 2023, two vehicles were burglarized at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church located at 901 SW 6th Street, during service. more
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Alexandra Davis poses in front of one of her favorite subjects while holding one of her finished paintings of another favorite.
Local artist is completely self-taught
Alexandra Davis began drawing when she was a child. more
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Callie Phillips spent the last two summers on medical mission trips to Africa. She plans to go back as a medical missionary after she finishes college.
Okeechobee teen spends summer in Africa
An Okeechobee teen spent her summer in Africa this year, helping with vision and general health care concerns. more
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The treatment area will include Uncle Joes cut to west of Ritta Island including the rim canal, and Clewiston navigation channel.
FWC stops posting work plans for herbicide spraying online
Claiming there have been threats against spraying contractors, FWC has stopped posting herbicide spraying plans online in advance ... more
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Lake Okeechobee photo taken Aug. 15, 2023
Lake Okeechobee algae bloom subsides
Despite concerns about the nutrient load carried into Lake Okeechobee from Hurricane Ian in 2022 and the extreme hot weather this summer … more
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City dispatcher salaries going up
Okeechobee City dispatchers will most likely see more money in their paychecks in the near future. more
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Former Fire Chief Herb Smith is pictured with a city fire truck. The city fire department was closed in June of 2021.
City's fire services expense increases
Many in the city of Okeechobee could soon be saying, “I told you so” in reference to the city’s fire services. more
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Brahmans win kickoff classic over Palm Beach Lakes
The Okeechobee Brahmans defeated the Palm Beach Lakes Rams 12-0 in the 2023 Kickoff Classic on Aug. 17. more
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Brahman football team gearing up for 2023 season
The Okeechobee High School Brahman football team took the field bright and early on Aug. 12 to prepare for their upcoming season. more
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FDEP keeps close watch on algal blooms statewide
At the hot weather continues to set the stage for algal blooms statewide, FFDEP, SFWMD and the U.S. Army Corps ... more
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An Aug. 3 algal bloom at Timer Powers Park boat ramp had toxin levels of 800 parts per billion according to FDEP. The bloom was treated by FDEP and by Aug. 9 toxin levels had dropped to 5.6 ppb. EPA considers levels below 8.0 ppb to be safe for swimming.
Blaming the lake doesn't solve algae problem
A toxic algae bloom at an Indiantown marina earlier this month had toxin levels 100 times higher than the level safe for human contact … more
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Veterans, would you like to take an Honor Flight?
OKEECHOBEE — Local veterans are seeking others interested in going on an Honor Flight. more
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Suspected murderer of Lyft driver in jail in Hardee County
The man named as a person of interest in the disappearance of a Palm Beach Gardens Lyft driver in January is now back in Florida in the Hardee County jail on unrelated murder … more
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Residents express concerns about proposed STA
STA concerns include birds strikes on planes, mosquitoes, alligators, impacts on wells and home insurance rates ... more
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Local man accused of distribution of child porn
On August 3, 2023, Detective Michael Cauley arrested Joshua Harden, 39, on 15 counts of Transmission of Child Pornography ... more
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Okeechobee teen injured in shooting in Lake Placid
Cameron Lee Rios, 19, of Hardee County, was arrested Aug. 8 in DeSoto County and charged with two counts of attempted homicide … more
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