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Thousands enjoy beautiful day at Sugar Festival
CLEWISTON -- The 2025 Sugar Festival drew thousands of people to Clewiston's Civic Park March 14 and 15. more
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Indecent exposure at a tanning salon results in arrest
An Okeechobee man has been accused of exposing himself at a tanning salon while an underage girl was present. more
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Dr. Wendy Lugo Gallegos joins the Immokalee Foundation as director of program services
The Immokalee Foundation is pleased to announce that Dr. Wendy Lugo Gallegos has accepted the pivotal Director of Program Services position. In this role, she oversees … more
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Lake Okeechobee north shore, photo taken March 17, 2024. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Lake recession could hit recovery level even if releases east stop
WEST PALM BEACH –  Lake releases to coastal estuaries may be slowing soon, but Mother Nature could bring the Big O lake level down anyway. more
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Lake Okeechobee north shore, photo taken March 17, 2024. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Lake recession could hit recovery level even if releases east stop
WEST PALM BEACH –  Lake releases to coastal estuaries may be slowing soon, but Mother Nature could bring the Big O lake level down anyway. more
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Forklift 'fell' onto trailer, men claim
Two men allegedly claimed a forklift just fell onto their trailer as they were turning around last week. more
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SFWMD approves grants to increase water storage
At their March 13 meeting, the South Florida Water Management (SFWMD) Governing Board approved four projects to expand water storage in the Caloosahatchee River Watershed. more
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SFWMD approves grants to increase water storage
At their March 13 meeting, the South Florida Water Management (SFWMD) Governing Board approved four projects to expand water storage in the Caloosahatchee River Watershed. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Children enjoyed the Okeechobee County Fair Midway rides. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Okeechobee County Fair is open March 11-16
OKEECHOBEE -- The Okeechobee County Fair opened March 11 and runs through March 16 at the Okeechobee County Agri-Civic Center, 4601 State Road 710. more
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MOORE HAVEN -- World War Ii veteran Leonard Nichols, 100, was "Sheriff for a Day" at the Chalo Nitka Festival on Saturday, March 1. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
100-year-old veteran was sheriff for a day
MOORE HAVEN -- Leonard Nichols, who celebrated his 100th birthday on Feb. 23, was honored in the 2025 Chalo Nitka Parade as Sheriff for A Day. more
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Cowtown Rodeo awards thousands in cash prizes
 OKEECHOBEE – The Okeechobee Cattlemen’s Arena on U.S. 441 N hosted the Okeechobee Cowtown Rodeo March 8 & 9. This was a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association event, attracting … more
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Longhorn cattle are highlight of parade
A cattle drive featuring a small herd of Texas Longhorn cattle was the highlight of the 2025 Speckled Perch Festival Parade ... more
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Death threat determined to be bad joke
After an Everglades Elementary School student threatened to kill a teacher and her child, the threat was determined to be a joke. more
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Local doctor victim of forgery and grand theft
A local doctor called for help after he noticed thousands of dollars had been stolen from his checking account. more
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Okeechobee rodeo draws crowds
The rodeo continues Sunday, March 9 at 2 p.m. Gates open at noon. more
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Sapp says all he wanted was an apology after wrongful arrest 
NFL Hall of Famer Warren Sapp has filed a $20 million suit against the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office, alleging he was wrongfully arrested in Okeechobee in February 2024.  … more
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Today, we take a moment to acknowledge and express our deepest gratitude for his sacrifices. K9 Handler Karson Reno received the award from Sheriff Noel Stephen in front of his wife and family. Please join us in congratulating Deputy Karson Reno on his well-deserved Valor Award and thanking all those who stand ready to serve in times of crisis.
Karson Reno recognized for valor
Earlier today (March 6), Sheriff Noel Stephen had the privilege of awarding Deputy Sheriff K9 Handler Karson Reno with one of the highest honors in law enforcement - the Valor Award. … more
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Mary Kennedy is fighting to bring benches back to Okeechobee Walmart
Woman fights to have benches returned to Walmart
Okeechobee resident Mary Kennedy has made it her mission in life to bring benches back to the local Walmart. more
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TAMPA -- The team from Okeechobee Brahman FFA was named as State Champions of the 2025 Florida FFA State High School Dairy Evaluation CDE on Feb. 15. Members of the state champion team, from Okeechobee High School of Okeechobee County, include Josh Larson, Kathryn Montes de Oca, Lillie Bandi and Ruby Keith, coached by Travis Larson with chapter advisors Megan Williamson, Clint Thompson, Jared Prescott and Brian Dryden. [Photo courtesy Florida FFA]
Brahman FFA team wins Dairy Judging State Championship
Congratulations to the team from Okeechobee Brahman FFA , named as State Champions  of the 2025 Florida FFA State High School Dairy Evaluation more
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The 2025 Miss Sugar Festival Pageant was held March 1. Braelyn Worth was crowned the 2025 Miss Sugar with: Kailynn Davis first runner up; Daylen Moss, second runner up and Miss Photogenic; Hilary Byers chosen Miss Congeniality; and Riley Sutton voted People’s Choice. [Photo courtesy Clewiston Sugar Festival]
Clewiston Sugar Festival is March 14 & 15
The 2025 Clewiston Sugar Festival will be held Friday, March 14 and Saturday, March 15. more
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