Okeechobee County Judge campaign creates controversy
OKEECHOBEE — Allegations of a “whisper campaign” and information from a personnel file circulated anonymously have cast a shadow on the Okeechobee County Judge race. At the Oct. 8 political forum and on her campaign Facebook page, county [...]
Hometown girl needs help after hurricane
OKEECHOBEE — Linda Parker, who was born and raised in Okeechobee, now lives in a small [...]
Work under way to get concert boat shipshape
PAHOKEE — Cosmetic renovations are under way on the historic floating arts center docked at the [...]
Big Lake Athletes of the Week: John Pearce and Justin Hevey
OKEECHOBEE — John Pearce and Justin Hevey from Okeechobee High School’s Bass Club are [...]
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
OKEECHOBEE — October is Domestic Violence Awareness month in Okeechobee County. At their [...]
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South Florida dairy farmers fight for survival amidst low milk prices
OKEECHOBEE — A year ago this week dairy farmers around Lake Okeechobee were emerging from their homes in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma [...] - More »
- WM and Home Depot helps save the bees
- Jiu-Jitsu school opens in downtown Okeechobee
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Hometown girl needs help after hurricane
OKEECHOBEE — Linda Parker, who was born and raised in Okeechobee, now lives in a small town called Cottondale, which was devastated by [...] - More »
- Work under way to get concert boat shipshape
- Community Events for Okeechobee
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Possible homicide in Okeechobee
OKEECHOBEE — The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a possible homicide in Okeechobee. According to a press release issued [...] - More »
- The odds were not in his favor
- Driving while distracted can be deadly
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MEGACON: A geek’s playground
For most people, Memorial Day weekends means loading the kids up in the family car and trekking to one of Orlando’s multitude of theme parks. For [...] - More »
- Ink Fusion Empire brings tattoo artistry to MEGACON and more
- Be wary and safe during alligators’ active season, FWC advises
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Okeechobee County Judge campaign creates controversy
OKEECHOBEE — Allegations of a “whisper campaign” and information from a personnel file circulated anonymously have cast a shadow on the [...] - More »
- October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
- County approves grant for economic development
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FDEP answers questions about algal blooms
What is blue-green algae? Blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, is a type of algae found naturally in freshwater environments. This algae is a [...] - More »
- Childhood depression: may be more than a passing phase
- Study links phones to increase in teen suicides
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EAA reservoir funding awaits Trump’s signature
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S Senate passed the America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 Oct. 10, which included the Everglades Agricultural Area [...] - More »
- 2018 washed high nutrient load into the lake
- Lee County alternately demands no lake releases and more lake releases
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OMF Participation Row featured local nonprofits
OKEECHOBEE — Fans attending the 2018 Okeechobee Music Festival, March 1-4 at Sunshine Grove in northeastern Okeechobee, had a chance to [...] - More »
- Warrior Center recycles camping gear left by festival fans
- Most residents supportive of Music Festival
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Agricultural BMPs ARE protecting water resources
Best Management Practices help reduce the nutrient load in runoff from farms and ranches. - More »
- Watch for manatees every day
- Why we release water
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CES students of the week
Central Elementary school would like to congratulate the students of the week for the week of Oct. 10. They are: Judson Johns, Andee Showmaker, [...] - More »
- CES Student of the Week
- SES Students of the Week
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Big Lake Athletes of the Week: John Pearce and Justin Hevey
OKEECHOBEE — John Pearce and Justin Hevey from Okeechobee High School’s Bass Club are this week’s Big Lake Athletes of the Week for their [...] - More »
- Lady Brahmans volleyball ‘purr-fect’ in win over Tigers; ready for playoffs
- OHS Bass Club reels in first place at tournament
