Glades County sees increase in COVID-19 positives
MOORE HAVEN – The number of COVID-19 positive cases is up to 81, as of June 5, according to the report released Friday from the Florida Department of Health. Positive cases range in age from 3 to 89. The FDOH data shows 78 percent of the [...]
Palm Beach County COVID-19 cases increase
WEST PALM BEACH – Palm Beach County has 6,859 COVID-19 positive cases according to the June 5 [...]
Hendry County has 521 positive cases
LABELLE – The Florida Department of Health reports Hendry County has 521 COVID-19 positive [...]
Okeechobee County jumps to 122 COVID-19 positive cases
OKEECHOBEE – Okeechobee County has 122 positive COVID-19 cases, according to the Florida [...]
Okeechobee has 104 COVID-19 positive cases
OKEECHOBEE – While the state starts the second phase of the governor’s reopening plan on [...]
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New RaceTrac coming to Okeechobee
OKEECHOBEE — A new RaceTrac gas station/convenience store will soon be built on property in the 900 to 1000 block of State Road 70 East. This new [...] - More »
- Petman Grooming Salon reopens with care
- Ferrell’s Markets experiencing business boom
- Publix expands store hours
- Gyms may reopen Monday, restaurants to use 50% capacity
- Hendry County offers COVID-19 Safety Course By Danika J. Hopper Lake Okeechobee News
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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 »
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Okeechobee Fire Report
• Okeechobee City Fire Department had 36 medical/EMS and six fire related calls last week. • Okeechobee County Fire Rescue had 109 medical/EMS, [...] - More »
- COVID-19 poses challenges for hurricane shelters
- Steam locomotive No. 148 hauls sugarcane train to mill
- Okeechobee school board meets on Tuesday, June 9
- What’s behind you doesn’t count
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Glades County sees increase in COVID-19 positives
MOORE HAVEN – The number of COVID-19 positive cases is up to 81, as of June 5, according to the report released Friday from the Florida [...] - More »
- Palm Beach County COVID-19 cases increase
- Hendry County has 521 positive cases
- Okeechobee County jumps to 122 COVID-19 positive cases
- Okeechobee has 104 COVID-19 positive cases
- Glades County seeks spike in COVID-19 cases
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OCSO Investigations
The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office investigated reports of the following crimes last week: ASSAULT• 2200 block Southwest 28th Street• 700 [...] - More »
- Crime Stoppers is seeking Dwayne Williams
- Arrest Report
- Teens accused of fighting in middle of highway and fleeing from law
- Cattlemen report animals butchered
- PBSO issues warning about property crimes
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Okeechobee Community Theatre postpones 42nd season
OKEECHOBEE — Okeechobee Community Theatre (OCT) has announced that they are officially postponing their 42nd season due to the ongoing [...] - More »
- 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
- Michael's is offering free online craft tutorials
- North Elementary School hosts virtual talent show
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Summer camp plans undecided for Hendry County
CLEWISTON — Whether to have any summer camp amidst the pandemic was a hot topic at the May 26 meeting of the Hendry Board of County [...] - More »
- UPDATE: Incumbent Martin ahead in unofficial results Challenger for Belle Glade commission 21 votes short
- Incumbent Martin ahead in unofficial results Challenger for Belle Glade commission 21 votes short
- Florida to enter phase two of reopening this Friday
- Okeechobee County Board to meet on Thursday
- City of Okeechobee hosts virtual workshop
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CHS launches telehealth counseling
WINTER PARK — Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) is offering free, confidential telehealth counseling for children, teens and families. Due [...] - More »
- CHS launches telehealth counseling By Cathy Womble Lake Okeechobee News
- Palm Beach County expands COVID-19 Testing Program for Homebound & Elderly
- COVID-19 testing planned Wednesday in Canal Point
- Gyms may reopen Monday, restaurants to use 50% capacity
- Hendry County offers COVID-19 Safety Course By Danika J. Hopper Lake Okeechobee News
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Local girl receives award
OKEECHOBEE — Ashlyn Paige Burdeshaw was recently honored by the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office. Miss Ashlyn was at a local function, found a [...] - More »
- Brothers receive award
- May brings return of love bug season
- Okeechobee County Public Library has extended curbside services
- OHS graduate is a hero in the Philippines
- Bee lab has open house, tours May 6
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Summer heat brings algae blooms on the Big O
LAKE OKEECHOBEE — As the water in Lake Okeechobee heats up, algae and cyanobacteria blooms on the big lake become more common. Algae and [...] - More »
- Less rainfall, lake releases contribute to low lake level
- Governor pushed for dry season lake releases
- Algae bloom monitored near C-44 Canal
- Stakeholders voice concerns, confusion about clause
- Nature Conservancy asks Congress to protect water supply
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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
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Clewiston Police Chief shares more information about curfew
By Aaron K. Angell Chief of Police Clewiston Police Department June 5, 2020 Friends and neighbors, on behalf of the Clewiston Police Department [...] - More »
- Farm to table is a complicated journey
- Letter to the Editor from Steve Rolling
- Florida man has problem with transparency
- Letter to the editor: Lake needs help
- Letter to the editor: Okeechobee High School graduation
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Clewiston Christian School‘s annual fundraiser goes virtual
CLEWISTON — Clewiston Christian School is a fully accredited school for prekindergarten through 12th grade. Every year they hold a fundraiser [...] - More »
- Choreographed commencement delights parents, grads
- Yearling’s Krista Stanley named finalist for Florida Teacher of the Year
- OHS seniors cap off 2020 with graduation
- Everglades Prep will send 36 off with diplomas on June 10
- Parents to receive elementary end-of-year report cards electronically
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Try saltwater and freshwater fishing license-free this weekend
This week kicks off National Fishing and Boating Week and what better way to celebrate than to try your hand at fishing in Florida. License-free [...] - More »
- OHS Class of ’62 had two 5-year lettermen
- Florida governor lifts restrictions on youth summer activities
- OCRA says no games until fall
- Anglers enjoy Big O Open May tournament
- Hendry County Motorsports Park reopens
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Road Watch for Okeechobee, Glades, and Hendry Counties for the week of June 7
The following is the Florida Department of Transportation’s Road Watch report for the week of June 7. As a reminder, travelers can visit [...] - More »
- Hendry County Road Watch report for week of May 24
- Glades County Road Watch report for week of May 24
- Road Watch for Okeechobee County for the week of May 24
- Four vehicle traffic crash claims life of Belle Glade man
- Hendry County Road Watch Report for week of May 17
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Veteran turning 100 to be honored with procession
’30s Civilian Conservation Corps and WWII veteran Hank Sulima has been a humble educator and historical ambassador for decades in Florida VERO [...] - More »
- Riles joined Army for a better life for his family
- Honor Flights are not just seeing the monuments
- Travis Futch joined the Army after high school
- Veterans’ headstones clean in honor of Memorial Day
- Veteran Lee always wanted to join the Army
