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Chobee Electrathon Team seeks sponsors
Okeechobee High School students have been given the opportunity to participate in a new and exciting club — FPL Electrathon America. more
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Body found on railroad tracks
Information released by the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office confirms that a body was found on the railroad tracks early this morning, Feb. 26. more
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Clewiston water rates to increase
The Clewiston City Commissioners discussed water rates during their Feb. 24 meeting. more
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Seminole warrior skills showcased at battle re-enactment
OKEECHOBEE – The annual Battle of Okeechobee Re-Enactment was held Feb. 22 and 23 at the Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park.... more
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Deputy encounters 'First Amendment auditor'
An Okeechobee County deputy was not taken in by a 1st Amendment Rights auditor last week. more
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Hands holding jail cell bars
Man accused of threatening to kill his girlfriend's children
An Okeechobee man was arrested last week and charged with making written threats to kill. more
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OKEECHOBEE — Okeechobee County Commissioner Bradley Goodbread reported a “hard landing” at the Okeechobee County Airport Sunday, Feb. 24 at approximately 3 p.m. Neither he nor his plane were involved, he said. The pilot and passenger were both OK, with no injuries.
Commissioner reports 'hard landing' at airport
Okeechobee County Commissioner Bradley Goodbread reported a “hard landing”... more
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About 400 riders participated in 2022 Great Florida Cattle Drive, which was held in honor of the 500th anniversary of the arrival of cattle in Florida. The drive was originally planned for 2021, but had to be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Saddle up! Great Florida Cattle Drive planned in 2026
Have you ever wanted to experience a real cattle drive? Plans are underway for the next Great Florida Cattle Drive, Jan 26-31, 2026. history as … more
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About 400 riders participated in 2022 Great Florida Cattle Drive, which was held in honor of the 500th anniversary of the arrival of cattle in Florida. The drive was originally planned for 2021, but had to be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Saddle up! Great Florida Cattle Drive planned in 2026
Have you ever wanted to experience a real cattle drive? Plans are underway for the next Great Florida Cattle Drive, Jan 26-31, 2026. history as … more
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Photos from the Battle of Okeechobee Re-Enactment
OKEECHOBEE --The Battle of Okeechobee Re-Enactment was held Saturday and will continued Sunday, Feb. 23, at the Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park, 3500 S.E. 38th Ave. Entry fee is $10 per … more
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Photos from the 2025 Swamp Cabbage Festival Parade
A parade through downtown LaBelle kicked off the annual Swamp Cabbage Festival on Feb. 22. more
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Scammer does not fool Okee woman
A woman was frightened by a phone call this week from a man claiming to work for the sheriff’s office. more
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Intruder interrupts Bible study
A local church group was shocked Monday when a stranger burst into their meeting shouting obscenities. more
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Commissioners approve resolution against controversial crosswalk 
LaBelle City Commissioners approved a resolution opposing the crosswalk on SR 80 east of Martin Street. more
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Christian West won Best in Division (6-10 year old youth) for his Cranberry Orange Quick Bread. [Courtesy photo]
Young bakers earn ribbons at Florida State Fair
OKEECHOBEE -- Okeechobee County 4-H Baking Club, the Rolling Pin Rebels, brought home ribbons from the Florida State Fair. more
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Woman who claims her body makes its own alcohol charged with DUI...again
After allegedly driving recklessly and crashing into a sign, a driver found herself trapped in her upside-down vehicle. more
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Pressed Fentanyl tablets were allegedly disguised as Oxycodone.
Two arrested and accused of drug trafficking
On Feb. 12, 2025, the Okeechobee Narcotics Task Force, Highlands County Sheriff's Office, DEA, and FDLE … more
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Photos from the Brighton Seminole Field Day
Photos from the 2025 Brighton Seminole Field Day Festival. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Warren Sapp attended the Feb. 13 meeting of the Okeechobee County Commission, but did not make a statement during the public comment period.
Sapp lawsuit brings comments at county meeting
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. more
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Hand to hand combat techniques used during the Seminole Wars were demonstrated by the Osceola Warrior Legacy group at the 2024 Brighton Seminole Field Day Festival. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Brighton Field Days set for Feb. 13-16
The Brighton Field Day festival is planned this weekend at Seminole Reservation Brighton, on Reservation Road (CR-721) in Glades County. more
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