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Florida ranches provide habitat for native wildlife. [Photo by Carlton Ward]
Florida Wildlife Corridor adds thousands of acres
On Dec. 17, the Florida Cabinet approved permanent conservation on more than 85,000 acres across 19... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Brangus cattle are rasied on the Williamson Cattle Company ranch. Like most Florida ranches, it is a cow/calf operation, with about half the herd sent to market each year. [Courtesy photo]
Conservation easements protect ranch land from development
As development pushes inward from Florida’s crowded urban coastal communities, Florida’s... more
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Lake O recovery operations underway
Lake Okeechobee could get some relief in the coming year. At the Dec. 12 meeting of the South Florida Water... more
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Drunk driver gets four years after killing woman while DUI
Wiley Boswell was sentenced in October to four years in state prison followed by 10 years probation more
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Lou Santa Bertone
You can believe in Santa and the Christ Child too
After reading a story by a woman who questioned why Christians taught their children about Santa Claus, Lou “Santa” Bertone had to respond. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Sacred Heart Catholic Church had a color entry in the Christimas parade in downtown Okeechobee on Dec. 14. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Rain doesn't stop Christmas parade
It rained on their parade, but that didn’t dampen the holiday spirit of the hundreds of Okeechobee County community members ... more
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The Santa Express has become an annual tradtion around Lake Okeechobee and in the Florida heartland. [Photo by Richard Marion/Lake Okeechobee News]
Santa Express visits Belle Glade, Clewiston, and Moore Haven 
U.S. Sugar’s Santa Express was back again this year making trips at towns around Lake Okeechobee.   more
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Doctor checking patient's heartbeat by stethoscope at hospital
Man claims mother admitted to ICU after ozone therapy
After his mother nearly died following an ozone treatment, an Okeechobee man said he is left feeling relief and anger. more
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Pastor accused of having an illicit romance gets probation
Donny Raney, former pastor/coach at an Okeechobee middle school was sentenced in... more
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Woman allegedly buys drugs then calls 911 to report drug deal
After an Okeechobee woman called 911 to report drug dealers in front of her home... more
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Paramotoring is similar to paragliding, but the pilots strap a motor to their backs.
Paramotor competitors accused of infringing on privacy of landowners
It looks like flying a paramotor is all fun and games for the pilots but not for the property owners nearby. more
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GLADES COUNTY -- Glades RV Resort installed a 1 Megawatt Solar Power Station.
Golfers say they found themselves under fire
Golfers at Glades Resort RV Park found themselves under fire, according to information shared at the Dec. 10... more
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Hendry County Courthouse
Hendry commissioners say 'no' to sand mine near Montura
Hendry County Commissioners voted against a zoning change to allow a sand mine near Montura Ranch Estates. more
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LABELLE -- A fly over by a formation of planes added excitement to the Swamp Cabbage Festival Parade on Feb. 24, 2024. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Hendry County News]
Air show proposed for LaBelle
Hendry County Commissioners enthusiastically welcome the idea to add an air show to the Swamp Cabbage Festival celebrations. more
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Shooting leads to murder charges for three
On Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at a storefront named Wright’s Plaza, located in the 600 block of NE 13th Avenue in Okeechobee County … more
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On Dec. 8, girls from  Okeechobee High School made history. Eleven girls took the mat  as the high school's first Competitive Cheer Team. They “Hit Zero”, meaning they received no deductions during their performance, which is the ultimate goal of a Competitive Cheer Team. They also scored second place in their division and received an Award for Best Choreography. , "It’s kind of nerve-wracking because it was the high school's first competitive cheer competition but I enjoyed it because we got to represent our school in another element,” Alyssa Bottari  said.  [Photo courtesy Okeechobee High School.
OHS has competitive cheer team
Eleven girls took the mat  as the high school's first Competitive Cheer Team. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Participants in the Trot for Toys event donated toys which will be distributed by Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office deputies to local families in need. Members of the OCSO Mounted Possee led the ride and gathered up the toys. Pictured are Matt Dorriety and Lance Tueten. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Trot for Toys raises money for Shop with a Cop
Trot for Toys was held Dec. 7 at Grassy Island Preserve in Okeechobee County. more
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Paramotor competition is off to a great start
Something exciting is happening in Okeechobee and it started on Sunday, December 8. more
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Speed cameras coming to school zones in Hendry County  
New speed cameras are set to come to Hendry County School zones in the future.    more
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Florida Boards to play in Highlands Hammock State Park
The local Heartland band, Florida Boards, is scheduled to play a Music in the Park (MIP) concert at Highlands Hammock State Park on Dec. 14 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The band was founded by … more
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