Steer put down after being hit by vehicle
Recently, law enforcement was called regarding a vehicle versus animal complaint.
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Loxahatchee man reports criminal mischief on Okee property
A Loxahatchee man called 911 to report criminal mischief on his property in Dixie Ranch Acres recently.
Chipotle Mexican Grill opens in Okeechobee
Okeechobee has a new restaurant opening this week. Chipotle Mexican Grill opened its first location in Okeechobee. The new restaurant is located across from Home Depot
Corrections officer accused of strangling her ex
An Okeechobee woman was arrested after allegedly breaking into the home of a fellow corrections officer and strangling him.
Student accused of shoving staff member, arrested
An Okeechobee teen was arrested after allegedly shoving a staff member at the Okeechobee Achievement Academy recently.
County honors suicide prevention advocates, Constitution Week and grounds crew
The Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners issued three proclamations during their regular meeting on Sept. 10.
We will always remember. We will always honor.
First responders joined together for a 3.43-mile memorial walk from North Lake Village Plaza to Fire Station #1.
Low lake levels help vegetation recover
Lake Okeechobee’s low water level has increased the lake’s submerged aquatic vegetation, Dr. Cassondra Armstrong told to ...
Letter to the Editor: Remembering September 11, 2001
Twenty-five years ago this morning, 2,977 Americans went to work or boarded a plane—and never came home.
TrophyCatch Season 14 deadline is Sept. 30
Mark these dates on your calendar! TrophyCatch Season 14 will end Sept. 30, and the deadline for submitting ...
Local firefighters run Tunnel to Towers 5K
Local firefighters took part in the annual Tunnel to Towers in Vero on Saturday.
'Super duper' El Niño could bring triple normal dry season rainfall
So far, the wet season has brought below average rainfall, but the dry season is expected to bring above average rainfall, …
Football around the lake this week: Sept. 11
Clewiston, Moore Haven and Glades Central all broke into the win column last week, while Pahokee stayed perfect with its most lopsided win of the young season.
IRS reminder: Direct Pay offers free, easy way to pay taxes
On Sept. 10, the Internal Revenue Service reminded taxpayers who have bank accounts that Direct Pay offers a free ...
Pollinators keep a later calendar in human-modified landscapes
Human development may be changing more than where pollinators live — it may also be changing when they are active.
School board sets tax millage
OKEECHOBEE – Okeechobee County public schools will have fewer students and less funding in the 2026-2027 school year, according to ...
Okeechobee history displayed at 100-Year celebration open house
Okeechobee County invites residents and visitors to step back through a century of local history during the Historic Okeechobee County Courthouse 100-Year Open House Celebration.
Vacuum dredge removes muck from Lake O
A Sea & Shoreline project on Canal Point is using a vacuum dredge to remove nutrient-rich muck from Lake Okeechobee.
Local storm-chaser faces storms both inside and outside his body
There is a saying that if you choose a career you love, you will never work a day in your life.
Peterson honored for 18 years service to schools
At the Sept. 8 meeting of the Okeechobee County School Board, Juanita Peterson, who is retiring, was honored for 18 years of employment ...
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Big Dog Ranch Rescue & Paws of War secure release of 10 dogs from Marshall BioResources
For the first time, Marshall BioResources, America’s largest breeding and animal testing facility has released 10 retired breeding dogs ...
Gas prices back over $4 per gallon around Lake Okeechobee
Gas prices in Okeechobee County rose up to over $4 per gallon around Lake Okeechobee per gallon through the first week of September ...
Students chosen for 7 Star Honor Band
Two middle school band students were honored by the Okeechobee County School Board at their Sept. 8 meeting.