Citizen group focuses on proposed Bridge Street bypass

The Second Bridge Group (SBG), a group of citizens formed to collect and share information about the proposed ...

Belle Glade local named to the Dean’s List

Arys Gil Henriquez of Belle Glade has been named to the spring 2023 Dean’s List at Rockford...

Community invited to July 30 Indiantown High School Open House

On July 30, families throughout Martin County and neighboring communities can take a sneak peek inside Indiantown High School...

HRMC welcomes Cathy Rodriguez to Hospital Authority Board

Hendry Regional Medical Center is proud to announce Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed Cathy Rodriguez...

The Okeechobee School for Boys was built in 1959.

IRSC to take over old 'boys school' property

The property previously used by the Okeechobee School for Boys will be transferred to Indian River State College, under House Bill 1603 which was signed into law …

Featured

Deputy locates suspect's license for him -- under drugs and gun

Although the driver of a black GMC Sierra claimed he couldn’t find his driver’s license, the deputy who pulled him over was able to help him locate it …

Local woman still missing after four years. Can YOU help bring her home?

Kelley Nicole Sherman was last seen on Mother’s Day in 2020 near 605 N.E. Park Street where Sunshine BBQ and Café is now located.

Detective writes science fiction novel

When a detective writes a novel, you might logically conclude it would be a crime novel, but...

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Health

DCF Champions hosts Mental Health Awareness Month roundtable

Leaders from across the state joined together to highlight the considerable strides Florida...

Ensuring tomorrow with automated external defibrillators

More than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of the hospital each year, according to the...

May is Save Your Tooth Month

May is Save Your Tooth Month, an annual celebration of tooth-saving procedures...

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Community News

Help letter carriers to Stamp Out Hunger®

Saturday, May 11, marks the 32nd anniversary of one of America’s great days of giving ...

Clewiston Animal Shelter, 410 W. Arroyo Ave., Clewiston, has a variety of dogs available for adoption.

Adopt a pet from animal shelter

Looking for a new best friend? Clewiston Animal Services, 410 W. Arroyo Ave., Clewiston, ...

Niagara Bottling’s support transforms lives for families

Niagara Bottling’s generous support is transforming the lives of families in Okeechobee.

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Human Interest

Gator alumni-led company recognized for decade of compassionate growth

Inaugural Agape Gala celebrates locals for their service

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'Slow speed, minimum wake' areas requested on Taylor Creek and Rim Canal

Future water supply is focus of lawsuit

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Sports

Marker wins again

For the fourth year in a row Carol Marker has advanced to the Special Olympics Florida State Championships at the USTA National Campus in Orlando.

Torres returning to coach OHS Lady Brahman basketball

Former Okeechobee High School girls basketball coach Jovanny Torres is returning to coach the Lady Brahmans next season.

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Schools

MHMHS students earn degrees

On Friday, May 3, 18 seniors from Moore Haven Middle-High School graduated with their Associate Degree from...

PPE student recognized

On Thursday, May 2, Pioneer Park Elementary third grader Macarena Villar Enciso was selected as...

OHS Scholar Athletes awarded

On Monday, May 6, these two Brahman Scholar Athletes were honored at the Play Treasure Coast Sports...

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Government

Clewiston City commissioners discuss police union

The City of Clewiston has retained a labor attorney to help iron out a potential union ...

Clewiston Christian School students lead by example

Two Clewiston Christian School students spoke to the City of Clewiston Commission during ...

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Veterans

Veteran coalition fights suicide

The Greater Lake Okeechobee Veterans Service Coalition formed in the fall of 2023,

Quail Creek hosts Salute to Veterans Golf Tournament and Concert

Quail Creek Country Club hosted more than 120 people at its 4th Annual Salute to Veterans ...

Smart & Safe Florida announces statewide Veterans Coalition

On Tuesday, April 23, the Smart & Safe Florida campaign launched its “Vets Vote #YesOn3” statewide Veterans Coalition...

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State

Zevra Therapeutics: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

CELEBRATION, Fla. (AP) — CELEBRATION, Fla. (AP) — Zevra Therapeutics, Inc. (ZVRA) on Wednesday reported a loss of $16.6 million in its first quarter. The Celebration, Florida-based company …

NeueHealth: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

DORAL, Fla. (AP) — DORAL, Fla. (AP) — NeueHealth, Inc. (NEUE) on Wednesday reported a loss of $15.9 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Doral, Florida-based company said …

Boeing's Starliner capsule atop an Atlas V rocket is seen at Space Launch Complex 41 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station a day after its mission to the International Space Station was scrubbed because of an issue with a pressure regulation valve, Tuesday, May 7, 2024, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Boeing's first astronaut launch is off until late next week to replace a bad rocket valve

Boeing's first astronaut launch is off until late next week to replace a bad valve in the rocket. The countdown was halted Monday night after a pressure-relief valve in the Atlas rocket's upper stage …

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Opinion

The Weekly Clothesline: Put on the armor of Christ…

When you put on something new, how does it make you feel? Sometimes, I feel special...

Water safety education for all Florida public schools

The state of Florida is known for being a peninsula with an 8,435.7 mile coastline, 7,800 lakes...

It’s time to go, Joe

The most kneejerk Democrats and Republicans will vote for whoever their party nominates, but millions...

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Nation & World

In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, rescuers work at a damaged building after a Russian missile attack in Kyiv region, Ukraine, Wednesday, May 8, 2024. (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP Photo)

HURRICANE NEWS

- Innovative technology to evaluate forest damage helps with rapid response after hurricanes
  
  When hurricanes careen through Florida, they not only damage homes and businesses, they also...
- May 5-11 is National Hurricane Preparedness Week
  
  Perhaps Benjamin Franklin said it best: “By failing to prepare, you’re preparing to fail.”
- Alzheimer’s caregivers need special plan for hurricane season
  
  As hurricane season approaches, caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s have to put a plan in place a bit different than others.

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