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Kissimmee Prairie is a designated Dark Skies Park, a great place for stargazing.
Changes in LDRs to reduce light pollution
“To think that one day I would not be able to go outside and look up and see the sky, it breaks my heart,” said Okeechobee Mayor Dowling Watford ... more
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Clients of the Young at Heart Senior Center hold cornhole tournament.
Senior Services provides meals, in-home care and more
Some Okeechobee County seniors struggle to keep food in the house, according to information shared at the Jan. 23 meeting of the Okeechobee County Commission. more
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Warren Sapp says he’s suing OCSO after wrongful arrest 
NFL Hall of Famer Warren Sapp says he has filed suit against the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office, alleging he was wrongfully arrested in Okeechobee last year.   more
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Henry Joseph Horton IV
Man who planned a school shooting gets 3 years in prison
A 21-year-old Okeechobee man was sentenced to 3 years in state prison followed by 12 years probation... more
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Unruly woman removed from train
A New York woman was removed from an Amtrak at the Okeechobee station after reportedly causing a disturbance. more
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2024 Health and Safety Expo
2025 FREE Health & Safety Expo is THIS weekend
The 2025 Health and Safety Expo and Touch a Truck are this weekend! more
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The Lady Terriers are undefeated in district games this season. [Photo courtesy Big Play Visuals]
Lady Terriers having best season since 2018 
The Moore Haven Lady Terriers varsity basketball team has quietly put together their best season since 2018. And they look like they’re ready to make a run in the playoffs. more
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INDIANTOWN -- The historic Seminole Inn was built in 1925. [Courtesy photo]
Historic Seminole Inn is for sale
INDIANTOWN --  The historic Seminole Inn is on the market, with an asking price of $4 million. more
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Teen accosted after dropping off girlfriend
A 16-year-old Okeechobee High School student was accosted Saturday evening as he dropped his girlfriend off after a date. more
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Commissioners waive interest for SHIP loan after death of borrower
At their first meeting of the year, Hendry County Commissioners agreed to waive $4,833 in interest on a SHIP loan following the death of the borrower. more
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The ASR project on the Kissimmee River was constructed by US Army Corps of Engineers/
ASR wells provide water storage alternative
SFWMD continues to make progress on a plan to store more water underground in Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) wells... more
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The Veterans Park helicopter is being restored to its glory and will be home soon.
Helicopter to be returned home soon
The Veteran’s Park helicopter is being restored and will be home soon. more
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Man accused of trying to lure children to his vehicle
On Jan. 5, deputies were dispatched to Douglas Park regarding a suspicious incident. more
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Community advisory from the OCSO
COMMUNITY ADVISORY: BE AWARE OF FAKE POSTS SPREADING FALSE INFORMATION It has come to our attention that there are several fake posts circulating on local trading, bartering, and … more
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Sheriff Noel E. Stephen was sworn in for his third tem on Jan. 9,, 2025. Judge William Wallace performed the ceremony. Stephen was accompanied by his wife Vanessa..[Photo by Cathy Womble/Lake Okeechobee News]
Sheriff sworn in for third term
Sheriff Noel E. Stephen was sworn in for his third term as sheriff on Jan. 9, 2025. more
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The Lady Terriers are 10-3 headed into the final few games of the regular season. [Photo courtesy of Moore Haven Athletics]
Lady Terriers secure season sweep over Glades Day 
The Moore Haven Lady Terriers varsity basketball team just completed a season sweep over the Glades Day Lady Gators.   more
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Man flees law for two days because baby coming soon
An Okeechobee driver stands accused of reckless driving, fleeing law enforcement and more after a chase last week spanning two days. more
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Zoo visitors can kayak through some of the animal habitats at the Brevard Zoo. [Photo courtesy Brevard Zoo]
Florida On a Tankful: Brevard Zoo offers variety of adventures
Want a little adventure with your family’s next visit to a zoo? more
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LABELLE -- The Hendry County Courthouse participated in Operation Green Light.
$1.5 million grant to fund generator for LaBelle Middle School
Thanks to a $1.5 million federal grant, LaBelle Middle School will be a more comfortable hurricane shelter in the future. more
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Hands holding jail cell bars
Man accused of falsely reporting a car was stolen
An Okeechobee man is accused of reporting a car stolen after using it to commit a crime. more
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