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Quinn Rucks started his own business at the age of 17.
Teen starts own business, has future planned
An Okeechobee teen is not waiting until he graduates to begin earning a living. more
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Enter your creative arts and crafts in the county fair
OKEECHOBEE – Do you enjoy taking photos? Do you draw or paint? Are you an aspiring baker? Do you garden? Do you sew? more
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jail cell, prison cell
Son accused of stealing all of his dying father's money
A Hillsborough County man was arrested this week on charges of forgery, grand theft and uttering a forged instrument. more
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Kids claim man pointed a gun at them
Children claimed an unknown white male pointed a gun at them as they walked near their home on Monday, Jan. 7. more
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Dylan Tedders at the OHS graduation ceremony.
School Board selects Tedders as interim superintendent
The Okeechobee County School Board selected Dylan Tedders to serve as their interim superintendent at a special meeting on Jan. 9. more
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Port St. Lucie man accidentally shot by friend
A Port St. Lucie man was accidentally shot by a friend while target shooting out on the Prairie. more
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Customer leaves firearm in convenience store restroom
On January 7 just before 2 p.m., Okeechobee County Deputy Robert Gonzalez was dispatched to the Town Star on State Road 70 East.  more
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Hikers One Bar, Red Squirrel, Orange Blaze, Mud Dog and Hailey (who hopes to receive her Trail name this season)
FTA expects a busy 2024 season on the Florida Trail
Nicknames like “Brushy Bert” or “RoboCrip” might seem unusual to the untrained ear, but they have special meaning … more
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It's almost time for the Health & Safety Expo and Touch a Truck event
The 2024 Health and Safety Expo and Touch a Truck are coming soon! more
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Recently we received a call from a patient we had recently treated. He had suffered major trauma to his hand and our crew's rapid response and quick actions saved his hand and likely his life. Although he jokingly said they applied the tourniquet too tight, he wanted to present the crew with a plaque of appreciation. We love what we do and always enjoy hearing from those we serve.
OCFR receives thank you gift
Recently we (OCFR) received a call from a patient we had recently treated. more
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Woman claims $380 stolen from her hospital room
Deputy Misei Esquivel was dispatched to Raulerson Hospital on Jan. 2 regarding a theft complaint. more
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OHS senior Ni'Marion Bryant fakes a handoff to senior Carriss Chilsom-Johns.
 Five Brahmans selected to compete in All-Star game
Five Okeechobee High School Brahman football players have been selected to compete in an All-Star game this month. more
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For the second time in approximately a month, the door was ripped off the helicopter in Veterans' Square Park.
Veterans' Square Park equipment vandalized again
OKEECHOBEE — Once again, vandals have struck Veterans’ Square Park. more
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Market trends: After a year of stabilization, the promise of a robust 2024
From the prolonged global pandemic to the lingering fallout from the costliest... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Okeechobee County Commissioners honored Okeechobee FFA members during the Dec. 28 commission meeting.
Okeechobee FFA team wins national Dairy Cattle Evaluation competition
Okeechobee County Future Farmers of America (FFA) made history at the National FFA ... more
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Courtroom gavel
Youth Academy sued after staff member allegedly arranges attack on youth
A Snapchat video led to the arrest of an inmate, who allegedly participated in an attack on a fellow inmate by multiple men and boys. more
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The dry season has brought higher than average rainfall. For the week of Dec. 11-17, direct rainfall added 52,980 acre feet of water to Lake O and 103,730 acre feet of water to the Everglades Agricultural Area Water Conservation Areas.
Rainfall keeps lake level high
As predicted, so far the “dry” season has brought above average rainfall, keeping Lake Okeechobee near 16 feet more
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Truck left unlocked with keys inside stolen on Christmas Eve
A neighbor/tenant allegedly took a truck without permission and wrecked it causing approximately $5,000 in damage. more
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Special Athletes of Okeechobee and Special Olympics Florida had their Christmas party December 15th. Over 40 Special Needs kids and adults received gifts and ate a variety of food and desserts. Santa made an appearance and made sure to speak with everyone. Special Thanks to Kahootz, Eli's Western Wear, Gator Feed, Coke Florida, Micco Catering and all the people who donated food, time and gifts to make this night so special.
Special athletes enjoy Christmas with Santa
Special Athletes of Okeechobee and  Special Olympics Florida had their Christmas party December 15th. more
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Convicted child sexual predator back in prison
Convicted sexual predator Daryl Tindall is back in prison despite having his sentence overturned in January. more
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