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From the Archives: New movie theater opens in Okeechobee
In 1973 news of a new movie theater excited the Okeechobee community. A contest for naming theater resulted in the name The Brahman Theater. more
Woman scammed by fake Amazon caller
An Okeechobee woman was the victim of fraud last week when someone convinced... more
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Miami woman killed in collision with log truck
A 55-year-old Miami woman was killed  Monday morning when the vehicle she... more
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Oscole Warrior Legacy's demostration included information about how Seminole women took part in the Seminole Wars, carrying equipment for the men and engaging in combat themselves. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News].
Brighton Reservation celebrates annual Field Day Festival
School children from all over South Florida visited Brighton Seminole Reservation in Glades County... more
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Migrant housing bills detrimental to county
Hendry County commissioners are frustrated over two proposed state bills ... more
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jail cell, prison cell
38 homeowners report they were swindled by a contractor
An Okeechobee contractor is in hot water after allegedly accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars and then not performing any work. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Regular chiropractic adjustments help keep horses in top condition. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
New chiropractor adjusts animals as well as people
Dr. Robert Safranski recently joined Platt Chiropractic, 280 SW 32nd St., Okeechobee. more
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Local woman accused of smuggling drugs into jail inside body cavity
An Okeechobee woman was arrested last week after reportedly smuggling drugs into the county jail. more
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Lady Brahmans to host Glades Day at OHS
The Okeechobee High School varsity softball team will host the Glades Day Lady... more
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MOORE HAVEN -- At the Glades County Commission meeting on Feb. 12, two Glades County employees, Firefighter/EMT Hunter Mehrer, and Firefighter/EMT Hilario Rodriguez, were presented with a Valor Pin and Certificate of Valor for their services performed on Dec. 29, 2023.. From Left to Right: Commissioner Tony Whidden, Public Safety Director Angela Snow-Colegrove, Commission Chairman Tim Stanley, Firefighter/EMT Rodriguez, Firefighter/EMT Mehrer, Public Safety Chief of Operations Lawrence Factor, Commissioner Jerry Sapp, and Commissioner Hattie Taylor. [Photo courtesy Glades County Government]
Glades County Firefighters/EMTs honored for bravery
Two Glades County Firefighter/EMTs were honored for bravery at the Feb. 12 meeting of the Glades County Commission. more
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Jenna with an Emu at the Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary
Okeechobee teen visits Australia
An Okeechobee teen recently had the unique experience of visiting Australia. more
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Okeechobee superintendent Ken Kenworthy speaks at the groundbreaking of the new OHS.
School district holding retirement reception for Kenworthy
The Okeechobee County School District is holding a retirement reception on Feb. 26 for outgoing superintendent Ken Kenworthy. more
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Each guest was treated like royalty throughout the evening.
Night to Shine held in Okeechobee
Okeechobee teens and adults with special needs were invited to Okeechobee’s first Night to Shine last week. more
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Hendry County schools 2023 graduation rate analyzed
Do Hendry County schools graduation rates compare favorably to others ... more
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Scott Martin fished in the Bassmaster tournament on Lake Okeechobee Feb. 1-3. [PHoto by Dalton Tumblin/Lake Okeechobee News].
SFWMD criticized for high lake level
The SFWMD Governing Board started their Feb. 8 meeting with comments about... more
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USACE weighing options for lake releases
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is weighing the options for releases from Lake Okeechobee. more
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Kain Sarros joined the Army immediately after graduating from Okeechobee High School. He needs the help of the Okeechobee community now after losing his leg in a motor cycle accident.
Veteran seeks hand up rather than hand out after horrific accident
An Okeechobee veteran is seeking a hand up, not a handout, after experiencing a horrific motorcycle accident in December. more
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Cavendish NextGen Hydrogen Hub adds to clean energy
Florida Power & Light Company celebrated the competition of the Cavendish NextGen Hydrogen Hub ... more
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Police detective busts man posing as a vendor in multiple stores
A Kissimmee man was arrested after allegedly pretending to be a vendor and walking out of multiple Walmarts with merchandise. more
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Employee accused of stealing bank deposit
After she was accused of stealing from her employer, an Okeechobee woman was charged with grand theft. more
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