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Republican lawmakers from across Florida toured Lake Okeechobee by airboat Tuesday, discussing ongoing and future efforts to revitalize one of the state's most important waterways.
Airboats, spray crews, and a nonstop fight against invasive plants are part of daily life on Lake Okeechobee, where officials say vegetation can spread faster than boaters can cross the water.
Lake Okeechobee News won first place in two categories at the 2026 Florida Press Association Florida Press Association (FPA) Weekly Newspaper Awards on June 5.
Five companies will showcase innovative technologies to remove phosphorus from Lake Okeechobee, thanks to grants from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. At the June 5 meeting of …
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) efforts to improve Lake Okeechobee’s ecology were discussed at the June 5 meeting of the County Coalition ...
A woman from Okeechobee County is suing Campbell Soup Co. and Walmart, claiming she and her daughter found live worms in SpaghettiOs they ate, causing parasitic infections and other health issues.
As the 2025-26 school year comes to a close, Okeechobee County Schools is celebrating...
Students from Okeechobee High School saw first-hand how their classroom skills could apply to...
An investigation is underway after a cat was left outside Okeechobee County’s animal control facility on Sunday as a rainstorm approached.
OKEECHOBEE – Parrott Island’s Outdoor Venue was the site of a Children’s Gun Safety Awareness Event on May 9.
The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office was honored to welcome Florida Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins today as part of his continued outreach efforts with law enforcement leaders …
The City of Okeechobee officially proclaimed May 6–12 as Nurses Week, recognizing the extraordinary dedication ...
The FWC has updated the Panther Pulse web page with mortality information through May 5, 2026...
OKEECHOBEE- The Okeechobee High School Lady Brahman softball team have secured a district championship with their dramatic extra innings win over the Jensen Beach ... …
While Florida and local partners lead Helene and Milton recovery, FEMA has provided more than $11 billion in grants to survivors ...
The Florida Bar, the state’s guardian for the integrity of the legal profession, announces that the Florida Supreme Court..
Okeechobee freshman wins third place in Congressional Art Competition