Haunted house offers free scares in Okeechobee this October
OKEECHOBEE — Center Mass Gun Range owners Bob Kreitz and Margaret Kreitz have decided to take their love of Halloween and put together a haunted house for the Okeechobee community for the last two weeks of October. The Kreitzes have [...]
Early voting starts Monday, Oct. 22
OKEECHOBEE — Okeechobee County voters can start casting their ballots in the general [...]
Four compete for three seats on city council
OKEECHOBEE — City of Okeechobee voters will choose men to fill three seats on the city [...]
Constitutional amendments 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13 explained
OKEECHOBEE — Amendment Seven was another amendment placed on the ballot by the [...]
Constitutional amendments 3, 4, 5 & 6 on the ballot
OKEECHOBEE — Amendment 3 requires voter approval of casino gambling and was placed on the [...]
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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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Community Events for Okeechobee
Community events … Help save lives by donating blood The need for blood donations doesn’t stop for summer vacations. If you are in good [...] - More »
- Haunted house offers free scares in Okeechobee this October
- OHS Homecoming 2018
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FDLE probing report of body found
HENDRY COUNTY — The body of a deceased white male Caucasian reportedly was found in a remote wildlife area, drawing a response from state and [...] - More »
- Possible homicide in Okeechobee
- The odds were not in his favor
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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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Early voting starts Monday, Oct. 22
OKEECHOBEE — Okeechobee County voters can start casting their ballots in the general election on Monday, Oct. 22, at the Supervisor of [...] - More »
- Four compete for three seats on city council
- Constitutional amendments 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13 explained
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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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OMS Students of the Week
These OMS Students of the Week for the week of Oct. 19, enjoyed a silly moment during our weekly luncheon! Pictured in no particular order are [...] - More »
- SES Students of the Week
- CES students of the week
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Lady Brahmans defeat Eau Gallie, fall short against Jensen
OKEECHOBEE — The Okeechobee Lady Brahmans volleyball team dominated the Eau Gallie Commodores in the district playoff quarter final on Oct. [...] - More »
- Big Lake Athletes of the Week: John Pearce and Justin Hevey
- Lady Brahmans volleyball ‘purr-fect’ in win over Tigers; ready for playoffs
