7 represent Okeechobee at 2019 rodeo nationals
OKEECHOBEE — Carson Davis, Kaelin Hegarty, and Klane Lewis will travel to Huron, S.D., to compete in the 2019 National Junior High Finals Rodeo, June 23 through June 29. Ryan Albers, Brighton Bauman, Clayton Culligan and Lacey Nail are headed to [...]
OUA takes precautions when FWC sprays near water intake
A Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission aquatic weed control program includes [...]
Inspiring Okeechobee: Attorney Jeffrey Fadley does all he can do every day
OKEECHOBEE — Although he didn’t move here until he was 12 years old, Attorney Jeffrey Fadley [...]
Hughes indicted for murder of ‘Prairie Jen’
A grand jury met on Tuesday, June 11, and returned an indictment charging Kevin Franklin Hughes [...]
Audubon biologist finds himself at center of controversy
OKEECHOBEE — Dr. Paul Gray, of Florida Audubon, has been known to drink the untreated water [...]
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Tax Collector’s Offices Experiencing System Outage
Only cash or checks can be accepted at this time for tax payments. WEST PALM BEACH – (Wednesday, June 12) Constitutional Tax Collector Anne M. [...] - More »
- Duda Farm Fresh Foods Inc. fined by OSHA
- U.S. Sugar employees recognized for service
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Okeechobee Community Theatre directors retire
OKEECHOBEE — After dedicating 40 years of their lives to the Okeechobee Community Theatre (OCT), Ron and Jacque Hayes have officially retired and [...] - More »
- Inspiring Okeechobee: Attorney Jeffrey Fadley does all he can do every day
- County plans jail renovation and expansion
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OCSO Sergeant Hazellief heads to Quantico
Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Michael Hazellief will soon be leaving Okeechobee to attend FBI training at the National Training [...] - More »
- Text asks: ‘How do I clean up all this blood?’
- Okeechobee woman is a victim of fraud
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Independence Day celebration to include homemade boat race
Okeechobee’s community Independence Day celebration, planned for Saturday, July 6, at the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center, will include a homemade [...] - More »
- Crocodile stud book was aim of Croc Classic
- Church hosts yard sale on Saturday; lots of other things to do in the community
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County threatens to pull funding for school resource officers
OKEECHOBEE — Following the Okeechobee County Board of Commissioners meeting on May 23 where county representatives decided to send word to [...] - More »
- Clewiston FYI
- Commissioners unanimous in new city manager pick
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Susan G. Komen Florida to expand to Glades region in 2019
PALM BEACH COUNTY — On March 23, Susan G. Komen® Florida announced the expansion of its first-in-nation breast health navigation program for [...] - More »
- Physical therapist explains rehabilitation program
- Nonprofit applications now open for a share of $1 million!
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Inspiring Okeechobee: Attorney Jeffrey Fadley does all he can do every day
OKEECHOBEE — Although he didn’t move here until he was 12 years old, Attorney Jeffrey Fadley has considered Okeechobee his hometown since the day [...] - More »
- NOAA predicts near-normal 2019 hurricane season
- Franklin Lock area closed to swimming
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Rains edge lake back over 11 feet
Rainfall this week was sufficient to bring Lake Okeechobee back up to the 11 feet above sea level mark. According to the U.S. Army Corps of [...] - More »
- OUA takes precautions when FWC sprays near water intake
- SFWMD budget for deep injection wells debated
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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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Letters to the Editor: Election 2020 and Praise in the Park
Election 2020As of June 1, I embark upon my 30th month of being the sheriff of Okeechobee County. This has been by far the most rewarding [...] - More »
- Mary Ann Martin reflects on Lake Okeechobee
- Letter to the Editor: New session, same old tricks
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ECO campaigns to improve school district
OKEECHOBEE — The Economic Council of Okeechobee is campaigning to both improve and increase community support for the Okeechobee County School [...] - More »
- WGS participates in annual poster contest
- WGS celebrates Children’s Book Week
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YMS archery team recognized by school board
Yearling Middle School’s archery team was recognized by the Okeechobee County School Board during the monthly meeting on June 11. The team has [...] - More »
- 7 represent Okeechobee at 2019 rodeo nationals
- Okeechobee first responders bring home medals
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Veteran Jack Wolff wouldn’t trade his veteran’s life for anything
OKEECHOBEE — Jack Wolff always said his time in the service was kind of fun in a way. Born and raised in Okeechobee, Mr. Wolff graduated in 1944. [...] - More »
- Elks to host Veteran’s Stand Down June 15
- Veteran Robert Bennett taught English in Vietnam
