Okeechobee: Where’s the tank?
OKEECHOBEE — The question on everyone’s lips Friday morning was, “where’s the tank?” It disappeared from its home in Flagler Park before the sun was even up. Local volunteers met at 6 a.m. to move the tank to a nearby location to be [...]
Coffee, tea or CBD? Shop opens to offer edibles, oils, vapes and java
OKEECHOBEE — One of the area’s newest businesses is selling a line of product that is new or [...]
What’s so special about Pogey’s
OKEECHOBEE — The hospitality industry, which includes restaurants, has had an employee [...]
Meet the state wildland firefighter: Forest Ranger Jose Bautista
OKEECHOBEE — Forest Ranger Jose Bautista was born and raised in Okeechobee County and [...]
Farm-City Luncheon celebrates agriculture
OKEECHOBEE — This week marked the 25th annual Farm City Week, and on Nov. 15 a [...]
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Coffee, tea or CBD? Shop opens to offer edibles, oils, vapes and java
OKEECHOBEE — One of the area’s newest businesses is selling a line of product that is new or unfamiliar to many people, so the owners are working [...] - More »
- What's so special about Pogey's
- South Florida dairy farmers fight for survival amidst low milk prices
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Okeechobee: Where’s the tank?
OKEECHOBEE — The question on everyone’s lips Friday morning was, “where’s the tank?” It disappeared from its home in Flagler Park before [...] - More »
- Meet the state wildland firefighter: Forest Ranger Jose Bautista
- Farm-City Luncheon celebrates agriculture
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Okeechobee resident killed in auto accident in Hardee County
An Okeechobee resident was killed in an auto accident involving one car and two semi trucks on Nov. 13 on State Road 66 in Hardee County. [...] - More »
- Man accused of threatening neighbor with gun
- Teacher accused of having sexual relationship with student
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Music festival’s future is unclear
OKEECHOBEE — Okeechobeings: It’s bad news. “It’s pretty safe to say there won’t be a festival this year,” said Okeechobee County [...] - More »
- MEGACON: A geek's playground
- Ink Fusion Empire brings tattoo artistry to MEGACON and more
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Study shows need for economic development
OKEECHOBEE — Leaders in Okeechobee County with a concern for the future of the community have taken action in response to an economic [...] - More »
- Recounts; voters choose judges and legislators around the lake
- Nov. 14-21 is Farm-City Week
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Be extra wary of mosquito bites as heat lingers
OKEECHOBEE — The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County reported Wednesday, Oct. 17, that its sentinel chickens in communities [...] - More »
- FDEP answers questions about algal blooms
- Childhood depression: may be more than a passing phase
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Work begins on EAA reservoir project
OKEECHOBEE — On Wednesday, Nov. 14, the South Florida Water Management District began work on the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) [...] - More »
- Land slated for EAA reservoir leased for farming
- Lake level critical to improving aquatic vegetation
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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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CES Student of the Week
Central Elementary would like to congratulate its Students of the Week for the week of Nov. 15. They are: Aizlee Delacruz, Aiden Frontino, Melody [...] - More »
- CES students of the week
- OHS Brahman Band to compete in state championship
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OHS’s Jemal Davis signs on to play basketball at Warner University
OKEECHOBEE — Okeechobee High School senior Jemal Davis signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Warner University on Nov. 14. The [...] - More »
- Clewiston sends coach Garret off with big win
- Gigantic gator grabbed near Lake Okeechobee
