Lake level ‘deviation’ is calculated risk State and federal agencies meet Tuesday
The “deviation” plan for Lake Okeechobee proposed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers would allow the corps to release less water east to the St. Lucie Canal and west to the Caloosahatchee River when harmful algal blooms (HABs) are present and [...]
Blind woman left homeless through no fault of her own
OKEECHOBEE – Through no fault of her own, 64-year-old Gloria Sims, who is legally blind, will [...]
Hospital earns Unit of Distinction Award
OKEECHOBEE — Raulerson Hospital’s Critical Care (ICU) has been named an honoree in HCA [...]
Brahmans host kickoff classic
OKEECHOBEE – The Okeechobee High School Brahman varsity football team will take their first [...]
Hemp plants proposed to clean nutrients from water
OKEECHOBEE — Could floating mats of vegetation be used to clean excess phosphorus and nitrogen [...]
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Tire and auto care business adds blueberries
OKEECHOBEE — Think of the decor in the waiting room when you last had your vehicle serviced. You probably didn’t see anything that would delight, [...] - More »
- SCORE business seminar planned
- Belle Glade offering help for home buyers
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Commission struggles with sheriff’s budget
OKEECHOBEE – At their Aug. 13 budget workshop, the Okeechobee County Commissioners came to a consensus to fund a $19.1 million budget for the [...] - More »
- Inspiring Okeechobee: Gumz wants her students to be kind
- Blind woman left homeless through no fault of her own
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Woman charged with battery against boyfriend
OKEECHOBEE – A deputy drove a woman home on Saturday, Aug. 10 at approximately 9 p.m., and then arrested her for domestic battery after they [...] - More »
- Man arrested after fleeing LEO with toddlers in backseat
- Wal-Mart receives information about a gun threat from unknown source
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BRAT Club plans Labor Day Parade
OKEECHOBEE — Are you ready for a parade? The Okeechobee Building Relationships Among Teens (BRAT) Club will host the Okeechobee Labor Day Weekend [...] - More »
- Ranch rodeo features skills cowboys use daily
- Lake area communities celebrate Independence Day
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County code enforcement hearing is Aug. 20
OKEECHOBEE – Twelve new cases and six old cases are on the agenda for the Okeechobee Code Enforcement Hearing on Aug. 20 at 2 p.m. in the [...] - More »
- City renews contract with administrator
- City of Clewiston awarded funding for projects
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Hospital earns Unit of Distinction Award
OKEECHOBEE — Raulerson Hospital’s Critical Care (ICU) has been named an honoree in HCA Healthcare’s Unit of Distinction Awards. The Unit of [...] - More »
- Hospital earns CNOR Strong status
- Review your child’s immunization records
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Bedz for Kidz helps Southwest Florida children feel at home
Guest CommentaryBy Cynthia Shafer Guardian ad Litem volunteer When children are abused, abandoned or neglected, someone needs to step forward and [...] - More »
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Lake level ‘deviation’ is calculated risk State and federal agencies meet Tuesday
The “deviation” plan for Lake Okeechobee proposed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers would allow the corps to release less water east to the St. [...] - More »
- Flow from St. Lucie Canal could be feeding algae in lake
- Hemp plants proposed to clean nutrients from water
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Okeechobee Music Festival set for March 5-8, 2020
OKEECHOBEE — The Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival is back! At their July 25 meeting, the Okeechobee County Commission approved Soundslinger’s [...] - More »
- OMF Participation Row featured local nonprofits
- Warrior Center recycles camping gear left by festival fans
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Letter to the Editor – Old fire truck
Letter to the Editor I am the caretaker, for about 50 years, for the City of Venice’s first fire truck, a 1926 American LaFrance pumper [...] - More »
- Climate-smart farming should be encouraged
- A letter from a Floridian in the African jungle
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Half-cent sales tax could pay for School Resource Officers
OKEECHOBEE – A half-cent sales tax could be an option to pay for School Resource Officers in Okeechobee County Schools. The county’s growing [...] - More »
- Cheerleaders excel at camp
- Back to School Bash equips hundreds of kids for learning
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Volleyball try outs this week
OKEECHOBEE – Chobee Volleyball Academy (CVA) is scheduled to hold tryouts for their 2020 travel season on Aug. 2 at Osceola Middle School. The [...] - More »
- Brahmans host kickoff classic
- OHS varsity football vs Jupiter to be held Aug. 16
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Joining the Army was the best decision Veteran Goulette ever made
OKEECHOBEE — Dana Goulette joined the Army immediately following high school. She was 18 years old and left for basic training about three weeks [...] - More »
- Veteran Stephens misses the Navy life
- Veteran Edwards served in post-WW II Japan; and served during the Korean War
