Habitat for Humanity sets wall-raising party
MOORE HAVEN — Glades County Habitat for Humanity is seeking public support and participation for a Wall Raising Ceremony on Friday, Feb. 22, as it begins construction of the county’s first Habitat homes. Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity and [...]
Brahmans get playoff win over Heritage
The Okeechobee Brahman varsity basketball team held their senior night for the last game [...]
G. Harvey Estates plans on 90-day hold
BUCKHEAD RIDGE — Developer Glen Harvey, who is near the final stages of planning a 509-home [...]
City to require driveway improvements
CLEWISTON — The city’s long-delayed effort to get driveway aprons connecting to city streets [...]
Tucker: Lies about lake must stop
WEST PALM BEACH — South Florida Water Management District Governing Board member Brandon Tucker [...]
Subscribe to Business
Business
-
Batton Consulting & Construction is one man’s dream come to life
Mark Twain once said, “Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life,” and in this goal, Elbert Batton [...] - More »
- LaBelle native opens public relations company
- Hospice of Okeechobee will soon have competition
Subscribe to Community News
Community News
-
CES celebrates Literacy Week
Central Elementary School in Clewiston celebrated Literacy Week by integrating the importance of reading into students’ preparation for future [...] - More »
- Hendry County Road Watch
- Glades County Road Watch
Subscribe to Crime
Crime
-
Sexual predator arrested for failing to register
A sexual predator was arrested Monday, Feb. 11, and charged with failing to register his whereabouts. According to the arrest report [...] - More »
- Crime Stoppers is searching for Everon Morgan
- Phone calls asking for money for HCSO is a scam
Subscribe to Entertainment
Entertainment
-
Fair to include demolition derby
The Okeechobee County Fair Association will host the Demolition Derby on the last day of the fair, Sunday, March 17. Gates open at noon, and the [...] - More »
- Okeechobee Community Theatre presents 'Mail Call'
- Music festival might return in 2020
Subscribe to Government
Government
-
Feb. 18 City Commission meeting cancelled
The City Commission Meeting scheduled for Monday, Feb. 18, at 5:30 p.m. has been cancelled. The next City Commission Meeting is scheduled for [...] - More »
- G. Harvey Estates plans on 90-day hold
- City to require driveway improvements
Subscribe to Health
Health
-
Health screenings coming to Hendry County
LABELLE – Residents living in and around the LaBelle, Florida can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and [...] - More »
- ‘Fetal heartbeat’ bill to be considered
- Boil water notice lifted for areas of Port LaBelle
Subscribe to Lake Okeechobee
Lake Okeechobee
-
Tucker: Lies about lake must stop
WEST PALM BEACH — South Florida Water Management District Governing Board member Brandon Tucker blasted Congressman Brian Mast’s efforts to [...] - More »
- Area residents encouraged to voice views on Lake Okeechobee level
- FWC listens to stakeholders regarding Lake Okeechobee aquatic plant program
Subscribe to Music Festival
Music Festival
-
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
Subscribe to Opinion
Opinion
-
Put Florida families first and end the shutdown
TALLAHASSEE — As Americans, we have some basic, reasonable expectations. Among them: our food should be safe to eat, our businesses should [...] - More »
- Don’t miss PBS’s ‘American Experience: The Swamp’
- November is World Kindness Day
Subscribe to Schools
Schools
-
Okeechobee takes steps toward having armed guardians
In an effort to increase the safety of local schoolchildren, the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office and the Okeechobee County School Board have [...] - More »
- WGS collecting supplies for Hurricane Michael relief
- West Glades School announces honor roll students
Subscribe to Sports
Sports
-
Brahmans get playoff win over Heritage
The Okeechobee Brahman varsity basketball team held their senior night for the last game of their regular season on Feb. 8 against the [...] - More »
- Clewiston soccer falls in regional semifinals
- Moore Haven’s Andrew Fish signs to St. Thomas University
