Hendry Sheriff responds to complaint, quickly reviews body cam video
CLEWISTON — In a public Facebook Group titled “Make Clewiston Great Again,” a post written by Nathan Johnson quickly became a hot topic across social media. The post appeared in the group of over 2,300 members on Thursday, June 25. Johnson [...]
Workshops review watershed protection plans
WEST PALM BEACH — About 250 people logged in to a virtual meeting on Northern Everglades [...]
Hundreds line up for COVID-19 testing
OKEECHOBEE — Three hundred Okeechobee residents lined up to be tested for the COVID-19 virus at [...]
Amtrak cuts back service to Okeechobee
OKEECHOBEE —– Amtrak has announced it will be cutting back daily train service on their Silver [...]
P-EBT gives families more money for summer meals
FLORIDA – Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) provided food assistance of about $313 [...]
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Okeechobee KOA reopens facilities
OKEECHOBEE — Okeechobee KOA Resort has reopened facilities to the public. All cabins, park models, tent sites, RV/travel trailer sites are open. [...] - More »
- Bank of America to reopen Okeechobee branch on Monday
- New RaceTrac coming to Okeechobee
- Petman Grooming Salon reopens with care
- Ferrell’s Markets experiencing business boom
- Publix expands store hours
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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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Hendry Sheriff responds to complaint, quickly reviews body cam video
CLEWISTON — In a public Facebook Group titled “Make Clewiston Great Again,” a post written by Nathan Johnson quickly became a hot topic across [...] - More »
- Amtrak cuts back service to Okeechobee
- P-EBT gives families more money for summer meals
- Clewiston man turns $20 into $5 million with scratch-off ticket
- DeSantis signs teacher pay increase into law
- State turns off tap at bars
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Hundreds line up for COVID-19 testing
OKEECHOBEE — Three hundred Okeechobee residents lined up to be tested for the COVID-19 virus at the New St. Stephen AME Church on Saturday. “The [...] - More »
- COVID-19 testing set for Clewiston, Moore Haven and LaBelle
- State turns off tap at bars
- Palm Beach County has mortgage assistance program
- Okeechobee County has 333 COVID-19 positives; Hendry County, 895; Glades County, 158 as of June 27
- Okeechobee CVS offers COVID-19 testing
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Hendry County arrest report
LABELLE — The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges by the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office [...] - More »
- Skeletal remains found in eastern Hendry County
- OCSO Investigations
- Man on golf cart reportedly brandishes gun
- Arrest Report
- Accidental shooting leads to charge of culpable negligence
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Players, workers welcome Brighton reopening
BRIGHTON — The Seminole Brighton Casino reopened to guests — basically all but the bingo players — on June 16 at a state-mandated 50% of [...] - More »
- Free food, drinks and music provided at Peace, Love and Unity BBQ in Okeechobee on Saturday
- Okeechobee Community Theatre postpones 42nd season
- Locals gamers slay COVID-19 boredom
- Gyms may reopen Monday, restaurants to use 50% capacity
- County clarifies rules on parks, boat ramps By Chris Felker Lake Okeechobee News
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Williamson retained for now on 3-2 vote; Bohlen, Babb vote for Pahokee manager’s removal
PAHOKEE — City Manager Chandler Williamson retained his job — for now — with a 3-2 vote by city commissioners in a special meeting Tuesday, June [...] - More »
- Pahokee marina project back in limbo
- Task force works to save jobs
- Garbage collection fee to increase
- County demolishes condemned structures
- Palm Beach County seeks poll workers
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Important summer safety tips from Poison Control
JACKSONVILLE — As people spend more time outdoors and the summer season officially gets underway, the Florida/USVI Poison Information Center – [...] - More »
- HRMC welcomes new general surgeon
- Statewide COVID-19 Helplines for mental health assistance Special to the Lake Okeechobee News
- Lawsuit alleges sugar cane burning harms air quality
- It is never safe to leave kids alone in the car
- Okeechobee County Health Department gives out free masks
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Beware of Lyme disease this summer
After weeks of lockdown and social distancing due to COVID-19, many are ready to get out and about around the country. According to a survey [...] - More »
- Task force works to save jobs
- Inspiring Okeechobee: The Saums are a team
- This mom is not in love with the idea of masks in school
- Roth is Florida Farmer of the Year
- UF/IFAS faculty to host webinar series for agriculture, natural resource professionals
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Workshops review watershed protection plans
WEST PALM BEACH — About 250 people logged in to a virtual meeting on Northern Everglades Watershed Protection on June 26, hosted by the South [...] - More »
- Satellite imagery shows algae potential in lake
- Lake Okeechobee ranked best bass fishery of the decade in Florida
- Col. Kelly on Lake Okeechobee: Balancing project purposes
- Lake operation plan to change when dike work is complete
- Northern Everglades Watershed Protection Planning kickoff workshop is June 26
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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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“Juneteenth” – a poem by Damion Smith
My name is Damion Smith. I’m writing this email in hopes of getting your attention about putting my poetry in the paper. I recently read the [...] - More »
- Letter to the Editor: Fire the city manager
- Col. Kelly on Lake Okeechobee: Balancing project purposes
- Statute of limitations is expiring for Irma insurance claims
- We're trying to return normalcy but the world has changed
- COVID-19 results from ‘45 minute test’ took a week for some
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District to serve students six free meals on one day next week
WEST PALM BEACH — Six meals will be distributed on one day next week. The change is due to the holiday. School Food Service workers will [...] - More »
- Pahokee student receives Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship
- Baccalaureate is tonight for MHMHS, Graduation is set for 7 p.m. Friday if weather cooperates
- Glades County schools chosen for civics initiative
- Central Elementary roof finally complete
- Parents: Take return-to-school survey
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Moore Haven’s L.J. Sampson signs letter of intent
MOORE HAVEN– Moore Haven’s L.J. Sampson Jr has signed a letter of intent to continue his education and play football at Quincy University in [...] - More »
- Villegas & Stamm beat the heat in near-record field for the win
- Local high school angler team competes in national tournament
- Big O Teen Anglers thrive in May tournament
- FHSAA votes to sanction girls wrestling
- Chobee Dirtbags back on the field again
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Traffic & Road Work
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Road Watch for the week beginning June 28
Motorists are reminded to wear safety belts and drive with caution, courtesy, common sense, and patience as they travel through work zones. [...] - More »
- FDOT seeks public input on SR 70 plans
- Cow blamed for fatal crash on US 27 in Hendry County
- Road Watch for the week of June 21
- Hendry County’s contractor to do asphalt repairs on Fort Denaud Road June 19
- Hendry County performs road work on Lewis Boulevard
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Veteran Marvis Davis was an imagery analyst
OKEECHOBEE — Marvis Davis was born and raised in Okeechobee. He joined the Army when he was 16 years old, after persuading his mother to sign the [...] - More »
- Veteran Yoder has had a great life
- A veteran’s son shares memories of his dad
- Community shows love to 100-year-old veteran
- Veteran Abbott loved everything about the Navy
- Veteran turning 100 to be honored with procession
