UF/IFAS seeks data on COVID-19 effects on agriculture
IMMOKALEE — The University of Florida IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center has been assigned to “provide legislators with an update on the impacts of the coronavirus situation on South Florida agriculture.” To that end, Gene [...]
Commencement ceremonies in limbo
PB County cancels ceremonies at fairgrounds, causing confusion PALM BEACH COUNTY — Dr. Donald [...]
Church in Clewiston offers safe way to worship with online services
CLEWISTON — While so many routines have changed suddenly, amidst this pandemic, churches [...]
There will be no vice-mayor any time soon
OKEECHOBEE — The Okeechobee City Council discussed the possibility of having a vice-mayor or [...]
Business Corner: Common Grounds
CLEWISTON — Our favorite locally owned small businesses have had to make major changes very [...]
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Business Corner: Common Grounds
CLEWISTON — Our favorite locally owned small businesses have had to make major changes very quickly over the past month, in order to adapt, stay [...] - More »
- Walmart limits number of customers in store at one time
- Everglades Trading & Office Supply has limited supply of COVID-19 supplies
- Sheriff says no curfew for Okeechobee County, shares information about essential businesses
- USDA to help rural areas affected by COVID-19
- Property tax deadline extended
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Guardian ad Litem takes a different approach
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and April 19th thru April 25th is National Volunteer Appreciation Week. Normally this month [...] - More »
- Stores reserve shopping periods for senior citizens
- A Conversation About End-of-Life Care: What You Need to Know When Selecting Hospice Services
- Business Corner: Your CBD Store Clewiston
- Morgan's Furniture
- Main Street Salon
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Florida Forest Service warns of fire danger
TALLAHASSEE — Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried and the Florida Forest Service are urging residents to exercise caution with outdoor [...] - More »
- Some local farms selling produce on-site
- Roadside rose vendors will be retiring
- Church in Clewiston offers safe way to worship with online services
- KOA Closes Swimming Pool Special to the Lake Okeechobee News
- There will be no vice-mayor any time soon
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Hendry County has 11th confirmed positive COVID-19
LABELLE – Two additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Hendry County, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Hendry County to [...] - More »
- UF/IFAS seeks data on COVID-19 effects on agriculture
- Pastor takes 50-mile ‘prayer run’ to fight COVID-19
- Boys & Girls Clubs expand free food service
- Hendry County schools distribute meals to children
- Glades town hall offers essential information
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5 charged in connection of armed robberies
Between the dates of Tuesday, March 24, and Friday, March 27, detectives with the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office have been investigating a string [...] - More »
- Five charged in connection with string of armed robberies in Hendry and Palm Beach counties
- Beware! Rent assistance phone calls are a scam Special to the Lake Okeechobee News
- Two accused of shooting paintballs at vehicles
- Man accused of stealing truck from new friend
- Arrest Report
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Why not go on a bear hunt?
We’re going on a bear hunt OKEECHOBEE – A suggestion has been making the rounds on Facebook to take children on a bear hunt while your family is [...] - More »
- Want to keep the boat ramps open? Keep boats at least 50 feet apart on the water
- "How 'bout them cowgirls?" Girl power shines at Okeechobee Cowtown Rodeo
- Parade canceled; Speckled Perch Festival and rodeo still on track
- Kendall Rucks comes back to rock Okeechobee
- Music fans learn and share at Participation Row
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Glades town hall offers essential information
BELLE GLADE — The Guardians of the Glades put on a Facebook Live presentation Thursday evening, April 2, titled the “Glades-Area Virtual Town [...] - More »
- SFWMD workshop and April meeting to be online; Advance registration required on Zoom
- Okeechobee County virtual meetings provide options for public comment; Commission's next regular meeting is 9 a.m. Thursday
- SFWMD closes access to district public lands
- Western Palm Beach County officials to participate in online town hall meeting
- USDA to help rural areas affected by COVID-19
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COVID19 message from the Florida Department of Health Hendry & Glades
The Florida Department of Health appreciates the desire to understand how many people in each community have been tested, received a negative [...] - More »
- Governor directs Floridians to ‘limit movements’
- Florida Healthy Kids takes proactive steps during COVID-19 outbreak
- Glades County declares Local State of Emergency
- Florida Department of Health updates new COVID-19 cases, announces one new death related to COIVD-19 on March 18 at 6 p.m. Update
- Call first before going to Hendry Regional clinics
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Human Interest
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Inspiring Okeechobee …Volunteers answer the call for help
OKEECHOBEE — In a call that is reminiscent of those heard during World Wars I and II, health care workers all over the United States are [...] - More »
- Meet the Firefighter/Paramedic: Glades County’s James Williams
- Elzie Smith celebrates 100th birthday
- Torch Run postponed
- #GirlDad tragedy hits close to home
- Grandmother is inspirational to generations
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Lake Okeechobee
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Lake lower; corps reduces flow to river
LAKE OKEECHOBEE — As Lake Okeechobee’s level continues to fall, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has reduced the flow from the lake to the [...] - More »
- SFWMD workshop and April meeting to be online; Advance registration required on Zoom
- Level of Lake Okeechobee continues to drop
- FWC requires boats stay 50 feet apart
- SFWMD closes navigational locks
- Lake Okeechobee dips below 12 feet; some navigation locks closed
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Photos: 2020 Okeechobee Music Fest ends with a bang
Photos from the fourth and final day of the 2020 Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival. - More »
- More photos from the 2020 Okeechobee Music Festival
- Photos from Okeechobee Music Fest: Friday
- Images from the Okeechobee Music Festival
- Okeechobee ready for 2020 music festival
- Okeechobee Music Festival announces full line up for 2020
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Florida’s farmers help sustain America’s food supply
In addition to citrus, according to the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates, Florida is the second largest producer of fresh [...] - More »
- This is the time for pioneer spirit
- Fair canceled
- American farmers keep working to feed the nation
- Support food that fights climate change
- Momentum continues to improve Lake O
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Commencement ceremonies in limbo
PB County cancels ceremonies at fairgrounds, causing confusion PALM BEACH COUNTY — Dr. Donald Fennoy, superintendent of the Palm Beach County [...] - More »
- Scholarship deadlines postponed
- KEC/CPE teachers are here to help!
- Hendry County schools distribute meals to children
- Teachers driven to show support for their students
- IRSC summer registration starts April 6
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High school spring sports could continue
GAINESVILLE — The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) is offering some student-athletes a glimmer of hope. Baseball, softball, flag [...] - More »
- SFWMD closes access to district public lands
- Glades Central baseball seniors miss out on final season
- Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation facilities closed
- Palm Beach County closes boat ramps to recreational users
- Okeechobee Cattlemen host Cowtown Rodeo
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Traffic & Road Work
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Okeechobee man killed in single-vehicle accident
OKEECHOBEE – A 24-year-old man was killed early Sunday morning when his vehicle left the road and struck a utility pole on U.S. 441 South. [...] - More »
- Hendry County paving A Road
- Lane closure on S.R. 29 at Helms Road on April 1 and 2
- Belle Glade man killed in early morning crash; F-150 collides with semi in heavy fog
- Hendry County to pave Forestry Division Drive
- Hendry County to survey on County Road 78
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Veteran Mixon wanted to go to Vietnam
OKEECHOBEE — Veteran Ron Mixon was born and raised in Okeechobee. He was what they called a “sole surviving son,” and his father had a small [...] - More »
- Miles is a Son of the American Revolution
- Combat veteran returns to Belle Glade for reenlistment
- WWII veteran Smith is 100 years old
- VA to Build Medical Shelter in Response to COVID 19
- Veteran Nichols was trained to do whatever he had to do
