The public comment period at the Feb. 13 meeting of the Okeechobee County Commission turned combative when County Commission Chair David Hazellief asked a speaker to remove his hat.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/13/25 |
The Brighton Field Day festival is planned this weekend at Seminole Reservation Brighton, on Reservation Road (CR-721) in Glades County.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/11/25 |
The Brighton Field Day festival is planned this weekend at Seminole Reservation Brighton, on Reservation Road (CR-721) in Glades County.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/11/25 |
After finding a stranger praying in her living room, an Okeechobee woman locked herself in her bedroom...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/11/25 |
Telly Andrews, a non-violent offender, has made remarkable strides during his time at the Okeechobee County Jail...
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By Jessica Romanello
Special to Lake Okeechobee News | 2/11/25 |
Okeechobee’s second annual Night to Shine took place on Feb. 7 at First Baptist Church of Okeechobee.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/11/25 |
“Okeechobee Walmart should be ashamed!! An employee spit on someone today for wearing a Trump shirt...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/10/25 |
During the early morning hours of Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2025, Hendry County Investigators arrested two LaBelle teens involved in the Feb. 5, shooting i...
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2/9/25
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Seminole Tribe Medicine Man and Rainmaker Bobby Henry offered a solemn traditional blessing …
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/7/25 |
Seminole Tribe Medicine Man and Rainmaker Bobby Henry offered a solemn traditional blessing …
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/7/25 |
During the Feb. 4 Okeechobee City Council meeting, they discussed ordinances regarding setting park hours...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/6/25 |
Okeechobee teens Isabella Castillo, Dwight Downie and Hailey Harden were recognized by the Okeechobee City Council...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/6/25 |
The Moore Haven Terriers varsity basketball team punched their ticket to the district championship on Feb. 5 with a win over the Marathon Dolphins.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/6/25 |
Guyton Industries, 10691 U.S. 441, celebrated their grand opening on Feb. 5. The Okeechobee Chamber of Commerce facilitated the ribbon cutting.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/5/25 |
A nontoxic algal bloom at a marina in Port Salerno on Jan. 2 had some coastal media once again blaming Lake Okeechobee.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/4/25 |
A nontoxic algal bloom at a marina in Port Salerno on Jan. 2 had some coastal media once again blaming Lake Okeechobee.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/4/25 |
Sandra Pearce, a well-known Okeechobee photographer was honored to see some of her photographs featured on this unique dress made by Mandy.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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2/3/25
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The ongoing outbreak of “bird flu” has spread widely across both wild bird populations and commercial poultry operations …
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/3/25 |
A DCF (Department of Children and Families) reportedly refused to move her vehicle out of the road despite multiple requests from a deputy.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/3/25 |
Saturday's Pop-Up vegetable distribution brought out corn, cabbage, potatoes, and sweet watermelons!
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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2/3/25
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