The Army Air Corps was good to Red Larson
OKEECHOBEE — When he saw that beautiful uniform and the silver wings his friend was wearing, Louis “Red” Larson’s first question was, “What do you have to do to join up?” When World War II began, he, along with several of his buddies was [...]
Corps trying to lower Lake Okeechobee this year only; lake level below 11 ft. needed to regrow vegetation
OKEECHOBEE — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers efforts to lower Lake Okeechobee this year [...]
There’s still time to comment on Lake Okeechobee level changes
OKEECHOBEE — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is still accepting public comments as input [...]
City of Okeechobee’s Town Hall meeting well received; city residents complain about double taxation
OKEECHOBEE — “I’ve been waiting for this meeting for 50 years,” said Sandra Pearce of the [...]
Meet the Firefighter: Brandon Farless
OKEECHOBEE — Introducing his beautiful baby girl, Charlie Wren, into the world was the [...]
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Smith to lead Economic Development Corp.
OKEECHOBEE — Okeechobee County Economic Development Corp. leaders have named their first president and chief executive officer. Megan Smith is [...] - More »
- Biosolids treatment facility planned on N.E. 120th in Okeechobee County
- LORE to have premiere Business After Hours Mixer Feb. 28
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The Army Air Corps was good to Red Larson
OKEECHOBEE — When he saw that beautiful uniform and the silver wings his friend was wearing, Louis “Red” Larson’s first question was, “What [...] - More »
- Weather affects turnout for hiring event at OCI
- Cattle are an important part of local economy
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Crime Stoppers is searching for Undrea Jones
PALM BEACH COUNTY — Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County needs your help in locating Undrea Jones, 44, 6 feet tall, 240 pounds, bald and [...] - More »
- Crime Stoppers is searching for Bernard Young
- Multiple drug arrests were made this week
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Entertainment
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FCT to debut “Twelve Angry Jurors” on March 22
LABELLE — What do you get when the weather is stifling hot, and every juror is on edge in a cramped jury room? “Twelve Angry Jurors”!!! [...] - More »
- ‘Love is a Rose’ comes to Dolly Hand center
- Cattle drive to follow Okeechobee parade Saturday; Speckled Perch Festival and rodeo this weekend
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City of Okeechobee’s Town Hall meeting well received; city residents complain about double taxation
OKEECHOBEE — “I’ve been waiting for this meeting for 50 years,” said Sandra Pearce of the City Council’s Town Hall Meeting held on Tuesday, [...] - More »
- PBC approves resolution to protect its water interests
- Bohlen wins Pahokee commission chair
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Ban on smokable marijuana has been overturned
On Wednesday, March 13, the Florida Legislature overwhelmingly voted to overturn a ban on the use of smokable marijuana. In November 2016, [...] - More »
- Last chance to change your Medicare Advantage Plan
- How to know when to visit the emergency room
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Human Interest
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Brighton Casino to stage hiring event
BRIGHTON — Seminole Brighton Casino will host a hiring event on Tuesday, March 12. There will be two separate hiring sessions in the Bingo [...] - More »
- Meet the Okeechobee County Firefighter: Shannon Gagliardi
- Inspiring Okeechobee: Diana Stark learned work ethic from her Dad
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Lake Okeechobee
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Corps trying to lower Lake Okeechobee this year only; lake level below 11 ft. needed to regrow vegetation
OKEECHOBEE — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers efforts to lower Lake Okeechobee this year is designed to benefit the lake’s ecology and [...] - More »
- There’s still time to comment on Lake Okeechobee level changes
- Rep. Mast asks corps to stop releases to St. Lucie Canal
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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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Opinion
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Letter to the Editor: New session, same old tricks
You can’t teach an old dog new tricks — or, so they say. Conversely, I was taught — and teach my children — you’re never too old to learn. This [...] - More »
- Letter to the Editor: Colonel Kelly no-show in Clewiston disappointing
- Put Florida families first and end the shutdown
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Osceola Middle School congratulates Students of the Week
OKEECHOBEE — Osceola Middle School would like to congratulate its Students of the Week for the week of March 20. They are (in no [...] - More »
- Hendry County teachers rally for education funding
- School board approves calendar for 2019-20
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Bauman wins Patriot rodeo
FORT WORTH, Texas – Okeechobee’s Brighton Bauman was crowned the 2019 breakaway champion at the Priefert Patriot rodeo held in Fort Worth, [...] - More »
- Raiders baseball gets first ever win over Glades Day
- Chobee Volleyball Academy earns way into gold bracket at next game
