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Okeechobee Fire Report
Okeechobee firefighters responded to the following calls last week: more
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Okeechobee County promotes tourism to international audience
Brand USA gave Okeechobee County a chance to reach an international audience. more
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Okeechobee County Courthouse
Commissioners approve reductions in code enforcement fines
Six requests for reduction in code enforcement fines were on the consent agenda for the meeting. more
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LORHN to host upcoming health workshops
As COVID-19 continues to impact the nation and our rural communities, it’s more important now than ever to more
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Okeechobee residents have seven options for covid vaccinations
Currently there are 7 locations providing COVID-19 vaccines in Okeechobee County. All require an appointment. more
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Okeechobee County Courthouse
Okeechobee County Commission to hear from FDOT about plans for SR 70 East
OKEECHOBEE – Representatives from Florida Department of Transportation are scheduled to make a presentation about work planned on State Road 70 East at the Thursday, April 8 meeting more
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A Blue Heron wades in Lake Okeechobee near the pier at the Cliff Betts Jr., Lakeside Recreation Area.
Wading birds thriving as lake level slowly recedes
LAKE OKEECHOBEE -- The slow recession of the level of Lake Okeechobee has provided good habitat for wading birds who nest and feed in the marshes. A Blue Heron wades in Lake Okeechobee near the pier … more
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Tornado reported in Okeechobee County on April 1
The Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office shared this report: On the afternoon of April 1, on a small tornado touched down in the area of Okeechobee County known as Dark Hammock (NE 144th St.) No … more
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See algae in the water? Don't swim there
See algae in the water? Don’t swim there and don’t let pets swim there or drink the water. That’s the advice from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. more
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The corps measures the flow at Franklin Lock on the Caloosahatchee River.
Corps to reduce releases to Caloosahatchee River starting April 3
The Army Corps of Engineers will reduce flows from Lake Okeechobee to the St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee Rivers on April 3. more
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Five miles of the old Tamiami Trail is being removed to allow water to flow under the new bridges.
Portion of old Tamiami Trail removed to move more water to Everglades National Park
THE EVERGLADES  -- On March 30, a project began to remove about 5 miles of old road bed of the old Tamiami Trail. more
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Careersource Heartland earns Leadership Award at 2020 Business of the Year Awards
Careersource Heartland won the Leadership Award at the 2020 Okeechobee Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Awards more
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Hospice of Okeechobee wins Community Award from Chamber of Commerce
Hospice of Okeechobee earned the Community Award at the 2020 Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Awards on March 10. more
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Okeechobee woman reportedly discovers husband is a bigamist
"I need the judicial system to wake up," said Audra Clemons. more
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The city of Okeechobee and the Florida Engineering Leadership Institute class of 2020/21 install hotspot towers in city parks.
Hot spot towers installed in downtown parks
Tower hotspots were installed in all the downtown parks last week. more
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YMS softball rallies for win over OMS
OKEECHOBEE- After falling behind in the early going, Yearling Middle School rallied to beat Osceola Middle School 15-7 on March 25. more
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Wading birds on Lake Okeechobee.
Snail kites nesting as Lake Okeechobee slowly recedes
JACKSONVILLE -- “Things are going pretty well,” with Lake Okeechobee, Col. Andrew Kelly said. more
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With 500 doses available for Okeechobee County covid vaccination pod, only 85 appointments were scheduled
OKEECHOBEE – Okeechobee County had 500 first shots of the Moderna vaccine available to give out at the vaccination pod more
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Aquatic plant nursery site at the C-44 Stormwater Treatment Area in Martin County
SFWMD establishes underwater plant nursery to grow plants that help cleanse water
MARTIN COUNTY  -- Scientists at the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) established an aquatic plant nursery to help cleanse the water at the C-44 Reservoir/Stormwater Treatment … more
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Police presence on U.S. 98 explained
Large police presence on U.S. 98 Monday afternoon was due to an alleged suicide threat. more
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