When I grow up: Zachary wants to be the king
OKEECHOBEE — “I think being the king would be really cool because I would be the boss and make all the rules,” says 4-year-old Zachary Bryce Murphy. He also thinks it would be pretty cool to have everyone listen to him and be his friend. [...]
School board recognizes CTE students for holiday work
OKEECHOBEE — At their Jan. 15 meeting Okeechobee County School Board recognized students [...]
Meet the Firefighter: Forest Service Duty Officer Carla Richards
OKEECHOBEE — Forest Service Duty Officer Carla Richards was born and raised in Columbus, [...]
Inspiring Okeechobee: Clint LaFlam is never leaving Okeechobee High School
OKEECHOBEE — Born and raised in Okeechobee, Clint LaFlam graduated from Okeechobee High [...]
Feral cat shot with an arrow
OKEECHOBEE — OCSO Deputy James Hartsfield responded to a call on Jan. 14 regarding a [...]
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Hospice of Okeechobee will soon have competition
OKEECHOBEE — Hospice is not a service one usually thinks of as a business, but in reality, explained Gail Gerntrup, CEO of Hospice of [...] - More »
- Danish students spend a morning on Southern Accent Farm
- Coffee, tea or CBD? Shop opens to offer edibles, oils, vapes and java
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Community Events for Okeechobee
Community events … American Legion hosts events OKEECHOBEE — The American Legion Post #64, 501 S.E. Second St., will hold the following [...] - More »
- When I grow up: Zachary wants to be the king
- Meet the Firefighter: Forest Service Duty Officer Carla Richards
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Feral cat shot with an arrow
OKEECHOBEE — OCSO Deputy James Hartsfield responded to a call on Jan. 14 regarding a feral cat with an arrow protruding from its body. Mrs. [...] - More »
- Second suspect in McDonald’s purse snatching is behind bars
- Body of Hispanic man pulled from Taylor Creek
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Okeechobee Community Theatre presents ‘Mail Call’
OKEECHOBEE — Okeechobee Community Theatre’s production of “Mail Call” opened Friday night to an enthusiastic crowd. The [...] - More »
- Music festival might return in 2020
- Music festival’s future is unclear
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Mayor Watford is appointed for second term
OKEECHOBEE — At the first meeting of the new Okeechobee City Council on Jan. 15, newly re-elected council member Dowling Watford was [...] - More »
- Bass Pro extends decision period regarding plans for Okee-Tantie
- County commission considers sound ordinance
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Drug abuse prevention speaker visits
OKEECHOBEE – When it comes to tough conversations with children and youth, most adults struggle to find the right thing to say. We do our best to [...] - More »
- Be extra wary of mosquito bites as heat lingers
- FDEP answers questions about algal blooms
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Red tide fed by runoff into river, FGCU researcher reveals
OKEECHOBEE — Nitrates from fertilizer were a major contributor to last summer’s red tide on Florida’s Gulf Coast, and car exhaust may also [...] - More »
- Lower water level benefits lake’s ecology
- SFWMD orders independent scientific review of lake issues
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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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School board recognizes CTE students for holiday work
OKEECHOBEE — At their Jan. 15 meeting Okeechobee County School Board recognized students from the Okeechobee High School CTE program who [...] - More »
- School board considers delaying high school start time
- OHS Brahmans Marching Band keeps getting bigger and better
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Osceola Middle School holds on to beat PECS
OKEECHOBEE — The Osceola Middle School (OMS) boys basketball team held on to win against Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School (PECS) 29-26 in [...] - More »
- Brahman wrestling earns trip to regionals
- New football classifications could revive old rivalries
