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Cemetery rules are available online
OKEECHOBEE -- Okeechobee County cemetery regulations are online on the county’s website www.okeechobeecountyfl.gov . Prohibited items include in-ground …
Community theatre presents compelling drama 'Proof'
Okeechobee Community Theatre opened their 2026/2027 season with an emotional drama that tackles the difficult issue of mental illness.
Okeechobee County Schools under 'Shelter in Place' order
Okeechobee County schools under Shelter in Place order after concerning 911 call Okeechobee County Schools are temporarilly under a Shelter in …
School District Statement regarding bus video social media post
Okeechobee County Schools understands the concern raised by recent social media posts regarding an alleged bullying incident on a school bus. OKEECHOBEE, FL – September 28, 2026 – Okeechobee County Sc...
County to enforce cemetery decoration rules
Okeechobee County will enforce the decade-old regulations on placement of items at Evergreen Cemetery with fines if necessary.
Motorcyclist dies in U.S. 441 crash
OKEECHOBEE – A 56-year-old Okeechobee man died in a motorcycle accident on U.S. 441 on Sept. 25, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Smithsonian traveling exhibition, 'Americans' comes to Okeechobee
Okeechobee Main Street and Okeechobee Historical Society will host the Smithsonian traveling exhibition, “Americans”
Okeechobee Music Festival to take 2027 off as festivals face rising costs
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Superintendent Tedders to hold more Town Hall meetings
Okeechobee Schools Superintendent Dylan Tedders held his second Town Hall of the year at the Okeechobee Schools...
Carol Marker brings home national title
OKEECHOBEE – Carol Marker was honored at the Sept. 24 meeting of the Okeechobee County Commission for her outstanding achievement at the 2026 State Games of America.
Halloween Extravaganza planned at Agri-Civic Center
OKEECHOBEE – Planning for Okeechobee’s Annual Halloween Extravaganza is underway.
Chamber Leadership works to make wayfinding signs a reality on downtown streets
Okeechobee city council members agreed Sept. 21 to support development of a privately funded wayfinding-sign project...
Commissioners want a meeting with FDOT concerning dangerous intersection
Okeechobee County Commissioners want to set up a meeting with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) concerning the intersection of Berman Road and SR 70.
DOH-Glades issues blue green algae health alert for Lake Okeechobee
The Florida Department of Health in Glades County (DOH-Glades) has issued a health alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algae ...
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
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.
Rodeo fans brave rain and lightning
OKEECHOBEE – For 75 years, the Okeechobee Labor Day Rodeo has gone on “rain or shine” (with a few exceptions for some – but not all – hurricanes).
Amendment 3 would mean cuts in county services
OKEECHOBEE – South Florida county officials are concerned about funding shortages if Florida voters pass Amendment 3.
Despite recent rains, Lake O below 11 feet
The rainy season is well underway in South Florida, but Lake Okeechobee’s level remains around 11 feet above sea level.
Information released regarding reported July shootout
Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office investigated a report of a “shootout” earlier this year.
Okeechobee woman charged with burglary
After allegedly sneaking into a man’s home while he was showering and stealing $60 from his wallet, an Okeechobee woman was arrested.
Local artist celebrates Okeechobee history and heritage
OKEECHOBEE -- Hobby Campbell’s success as an artist is connected to Okeechobee ranching and rodeos.