Okeechobee has 104 COVID-19 positive cases
OKEECHOBEE – While the state starts the second phase of the governor’s reopening plan on Friday, Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations are still in place to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. “The CDC does still recommend to [...]
FWC expands herbicide use for Fishing Bay and Ritta Island
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) expanded aquatic plant control [...]
Clewiston Christian School‘s annual fundraiser goes virtual
CLEWISTON — Clewiston Christian School is a fully accredited school for prekindergarten through [...]
Choreographed commencement delights parents, grads
Class of 2020 at Glades Central numbers 202 BELLE GLADE — The Glades Central High School [...]
Protest page was fake, says Glades Lives Matter representative
CLEWISTON — The social media post promoting a June 3 Black Lives Matter protest at the [...]
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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 »
- 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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FWC expands herbicide use for Fishing Bay and Ritta Island
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) expanded aquatic plant control operations to Fisheating Bay and Ritta Island during [...] - More »
- Clewiston Christian School‘s annual fundraiser goes virtual
- HCSO recognizes records division employees
- Protest page was fake, says Glades Lives Matter representative
- Mosquito spraying dates for portions of eastern Hendry County change
- Our Village awards 2 OHS seniors a laptop for service
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Okeechobee has 104 COVID-19 positive cases
OKEECHOBEE – While the state starts the second phase of the governor’s reopening plan on Friday, Centers for Disease Control (CDC) [...] - More »
- Glades County seeks spike in COVID-19 cases
- Hendry County has 476 COVID-19 positive cases
- Okeechobee County COVID-19 positives at 97
- Florida to enter phase two of reopening this Friday
- COVID-19 numbers increase in lake area
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Teens accused of fighting in middle of highway and fleeing from law
OKEECHOBEE — A 17-year-old male was arrested and charged with fleeing law enforcement while lights and siren were activated and with resisting [...] - More »
- Cattlemen report animals butchered
- PBSO issues warning about property crimes
- Crime Stoppers is seeking information about whereabouts of Priscilla Brooks
- Two men arrested for allegedly shooting at detectives
- OCSO Investigations
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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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May brings return of love bug season
SOUTH FLORIDA — Just as Florida started the first phase of reopening non-essential businesses, those on the roadways found themselves dealing [...] - More »
- Okeechobee County Public Library has extended curbside services
- OHS graduate is a hero in the Philippines
- Bee lab has open house, tours May 6
- Local bus driver Eric Christenson uses art as therapy
- Inspiring Okeechobee ...Volunteers answer the call for help
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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
- Okeechobee ready for 2020 music festival
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Farm to table is a complicated journey
Guest Commentary By Jack PayneUF/IFAS We have people going hungry within an hour’s drive of fields where crops are rotting. It shouldn’t be that [...] - More »
- 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
- Stop playing games with our water!
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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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OHS Class of ’62 had two 5-year lettermen
OKEECHOBEE — When the Okeechobee High School Class of 1962 graduated, they had two five-year lettermen in their ranks. Mike Long and David [...] - More »
- 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
- County clarifies rules on parks, boat ramps By Chris Felker Lake Okeechobee News
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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
