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EES teacher of the year speaks at conference - South Central Florida Life
EES teacher of the year speaks at conference South Central Florida Life
Published on 18 June 2025 | 8:04 pm
Fort Pierce Police seek help finding missing 17-year-old girl - WPEC
Fort Pierce Police seek help finding missing 17-year-old girl WPEC
Published on 18 June 2025 | 7:37 pm
Veteran needs your help - South Central Florida Life
Veteran needs your help South Central Florida Life
Published on 18 June 2025 | 7:27 pm
Substitute teacher recognized - South Central Florida Life
Substitute teacher recognized South Central Florida Life
Published on 18 June 2025 | 5:08 pm
Okeechobee Main Street awarded grant for inclusive playground project - South Central Florida Life
Okeechobee Main Street awarded grant for inclusive playground project South Central Florida Life
Published on 18 June 2025 | 4:10 pm
Okeechobee's Kiwanis Park to receive $50,000 grant for upgrades - WPBF
Okeechobee's Kiwanis Park to receive $50,000 grant for upgrades WPBF
Published on 18 June 2025 | 3:41 pm
Was she stealing, or was she borrowing? - South Central Florida Life
Was she stealing, or was she borrowing? South Central Florida Life
Published on 18 June 2025 | 2:24 pm
Attend Star Spangled Songbook Concert at the library - South Central Florida Life
Attend Star Spangled Songbook Concert at the library South Central Florida Life
Published on 18 June 2025 | 1:50 pm
Webinar: Learn about Everglades, Lake Okeechobee, EAA reservoir from Army Corps, SFWMD - Treasure Coast News
Webinar: Learn about Everglades, Lake Okeechobee, EAA reservoir from Army Corps, SFWMD Treasure Coast News
Published on 18 June 2025 | 9:03 am
Okeechobee park to receive $50,000 grant for upgrades - WPBF
Okeechobee park to receive $50,000 grant for upgrades WPBF
Published on 17 June 2025 | 10:56 pm
Okeechobee park to receive $50,000 grant for upgrades - Yahoo
Okeechobee park to receive $50,000 grant for upgrades Yahoo
Published on 17 June 2025 | 10:51 pm
Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit introduces new K9 Coco - Florida’s Voice
Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit introduces new K9 Coco Florida’s Voice
Published on 17 June 2025 | 8:04 pm
She isn't run off easily - South Central Florida Life
She isn't run off easily South Central Florida Life
Published on 17 June 2025 | 3:13 pm
Special athletes enjoy rodeo - South Central Florida Life
Special athletes enjoy rodeo South Central Florida Life
Published on 16 June 2025 | 7:48 pm
OCSO hosts Citizens Academy - South Central Florida Life
OCSO hosts Citizens Academy South Central Florida Life
Published on 16 June 2025 | 2:12 pm
Weekly Updates and Subscription - Florida Department of Environmental Protection (.gov)
Weekly Updates and Subscription Florida Department of Environmental Protection (.gov)
Published on 13 June 2025 | 9:00 pm
Okeechobee sex offender arrested for child porn while on probation - WPEC
Okeechobee sex offender arrested for child porn while on probation WPEC
Published on 11 June 2025 | 2:58 pm
PHOTOS: Okeechobee veterans get heartfelt welcome back after trip to nation's capital - WPEC
PHOTOS: Okeechobee veterans get heartfelt welcome back after trip to nation's capital WPEC
Published on 2 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Singer opts for hometown charm, films music video in Okeechobee over Nashville - WPEC
Singer opts for hometown charm, films music video in Okeechobee over Nashville WPEC
Published on 30 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Major crash on Okeechobee Blvd. in WPB blocks traffic - WPEC
Major crash on Okeechobee Blvd. in WPB blocks traffic WPEC
Published on 30 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Okeechobee deputies investigate suspected murder-suicide - WPBF
Okeechobee deputies investigate suspected murder-suicide WPBF
Published on 28 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Husband found dead, wife wounded in suspected Okeechobee County attempted murder-suicide - WPEC
Husband found dead, wife wounded in suspected Okeechobee County attempted murder-suicide WPEC
Published on 27 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office investigating attempted murder-suicide involving husband, wife - WFLX
Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office investigating attempted murder-suicide involving husband, wife WFLX
Published on 27 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Investigation launched after isolated incident in Okeechobee Co. - WPEC
Investigation launched after isolated incident in Okeechobee Co. WPEC
Published on 21 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Okeechobee veteran group to unveil restored historic helicopter - WPBF
Okeechobee veteran group to unveil restored historic helicopter WPBF
Published on 19 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Hundreds of firefighters to participate in live fire training in Okeechobee County - WFLX
Hundreds of firefighters to participate in live fire training in Okeechobee County WFLX
Published on 15 May 2025 | 7:00 am
A look at lake Okeechobee and the estuary before rainy season - WINK News
A look at lake Okeechobee and the estuary before rainy season WINK News
Published on 15 May 2025 | 12:31 am
Burn ban lifted in Okeechobee County due to 'alleviated drought conditions' - WPTV
Burn ban lifted in Okeechobee County due to 'alleviated drought conditions' WPTV
Published on 14 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Teacher Feature: Okeechobee educator leads largest elementary team in the district - WPEC
Teacher Feature: Okeechobee educator leads largest elementary team in the district WPEC
Published on 13 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Blue-green algae advisory issued for Lake Okeechobee - The Palm Beach Post
Blue-green algae advisory issued for Lake Okeechobee The Palm Beach Post
Published on 10 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Officials warn of potential blue-green algae in Lake Okeechobee - WPEC
Officials warn of potential blue-green algae in Lake Okeechobee WPEC
Published on 10 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Bautech wants to expand business in Okeechobee - South Central Florida Life - South Central Florida Life
Bautech wants to expand business in Okeechobee - South Central Florida Life South Central Florida Life
Published on 9 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Woman killed by alligator in Florida lake ranked No. 2 in state for number of gators. See list - Treasure Coast News
Woman killed by alligator in Florida lake ranked No. 2 in state for number of gators. See list Treasure Coast News
Published on 6 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Okeechobee inmate dies from suspected self-harm - WPEC
Okeechobee inmate dies from suspected self-harm WPEC
Published on 30 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Brandon Reed Whitlock - 2025 - Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home and Crematory - Tribute Archive
Brandon Reed Whitlock - 2025 - Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home and Crematory Tribute Archive
Published on 25 April 2025 | 12:47 pm
Tensions erupt over Warren Sapp arrest at Okeechobee County meeting - WFLX
Tensions erupt over Warren Sapp arrest at Okeechobee County meeting WFLX
Published on 24 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Okeechobee Co. imposes burn ban amid dry weather - WPEC
Okeechobee Co. imposes burn ban amid dry weather WPEC
Published on 24 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Barricaded suspect surrenders after deadly shooting, faces homicide with no bond - WPEC
Barricaded suspect surrenders after deadly shooting, faces homicide with no bond WPEC
Published on 24 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Okeechobee County implements wild burn ban - WPBF
Okeechobee County implements wild burn ban WPBF
Published on 24 April 2025 | 7:00 am
'EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY': Burn ban implemented for Okeechobee County - WPTV
'EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY': Burn ban implemented for Okeechobee County WPTV
Published on 24 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Okeechobee man who barricaded self in house arrested in fatal shooting, sheriff's office says - WPTV
Okeechobee man who barricaded self in house arrested in fatal shooting, sheriff's office says WPTV
Published on 24 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Okeechobee man charged with homicide - South Central Florida Life
Okeechobee man charged with homicide South Central Florida Life
Published on 24 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Toxic Blooms in Motion: Study Maps Algae Patterns in Lake Okeechobee - Florida Atlantic University
Toxic Blooms in Motion: Study Maps Algae Patterns in Lake Okeechobee Florida Atlantic University
Published on 23 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Deputies respond to standoff situation in Okeechobee County - WPTV
Deputies respond to standoff situation in Okeechobee County WPTV
Published on 23 April 2025 | 7:00 am
'It's still suffering': Mutilated feral hogs found at Okeechobee subdivision - WPTV
'It's still suffering': Mutilated feral hogs found at Okeechobee subdivision WPTV
Published on 18 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Several Lake Okeechobee Boat Locks are temporarily closed April 15 | South Central Florida Life - South Central Florida Life
Several Lake Okeechobee Boat Locks are temporarily closed April 15 | South Central Florida Life South Central Florida Life
Published on 16 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Low water levels on Lake Okeechobee prompt boat locks in several areas, impacting locals and fishermen - WPTV
Published on 15 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Okeechobee County task force targets illegal sales and gambling - WPBF
Okeechobee County task force targets illegal sales and gambling WPBF
Published on 11 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Okeechobee Arrest Report - South Central Florida Life
Okeechobee Arrest Report South Central Florida Life
Published on 9 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Survivors of abuse at Florida School for Boys at Okeechobee reckon with state's dark past - WPTV
Survivors of abuse at Florida School for Boys at Okeechobee reckon with state's dark past WPTV
Published on 8 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival announces return after 2 years - WPTV
Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival announces return after 2 years WPTV
Published on 8 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival Will Return in 2026 - miaminewtimes.com
Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival Will Return in 2026 miaminewtimes.com
Published on 8 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Three missing Okeechobee children found safe, sheriff's office confirms - WPEC
Three missing Okeechobee children found safe, sheriff's office confirms WPEC
Published on 7 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Former Okeechobee County Commissioner Bryant Culpepper arrested for assault - WPTV
Former Okeechobee County Commissioner Bryant Culpepper arrested for assault WPTV
Published on 4 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Army Corps ends Lake Okeechobee releases as high water recedes - WLRN
Army Corps ends Lake Okeechobee releases as high water recedes WLRN
Published on 28 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Army Corps to stop sending polluted Lake Okeechobee water down Caloosahatchee River - WGCU
Army Corps to stop sending polluted Lake Okeechobee water down Caloosahatchee River WGCU
Published on 28 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Army Corps: Lake Okeechobee releases to St. Lucie River will end March 29 - Treasure Coast News
Army Corps: Lake Okeechobee releases to St. Lucie River will end March 29 Treasure Coast News
Published on 27 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Lake Okeechobee water releases to be temporarily halted starting Saturday - WPTV
Lake Okeechobee water releases to be temporarily halted starting Saturday WPTV
Published on 27 March 2025 | 7:00 am
From Darkness to Data: New plans for the Florida School for Boys at Okeechobee campus - WPTV
From Darkness to Data: New plans for the Florida School for Boys at Okeechobee campus WPTV
Published on 26 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Okeechobee Music Festival teases 2026 return - South Central Florida Life
Okeechobee Music Festival teases 2026 return South Central Florida Life
Published on 24 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Ash from Lake Okeechobee burn puzzles Treasure Coast residents - WPEC
Ash from Lake Okeechobee burn puzzles Treasure Coast residents WPEC
Published on 20 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Deputies seek public's help in identifying seven people in Okeechobee - WPEC
Deputies seek public's help in identifying seven people in Okeechobee WPEC
Published on 17 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Okeechobee family displaced after fire engulfs home - WPBF
Okeechobee family displaced after fire engulfs home WPBF
Published on 17 March 2025 | 7:00 am
'It's the last thing we own': Okeechobee family at risk of homelessness after damage from storm - WPTV
'It's the last thing we own': Okeechobee family at risk of homelessness after damage from storm WPTV
Published on 11 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Drug investigation leads to arrest of four convicted felons in Okeechobee County - WPBF
Drug investigation leads to arrest of four convicted felons in Okeechobee County WPBF
Published on 10 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Fierce winds wreak havoc in Okeechobee Little Farms: Box truck flipped, powerlines down - WPEC
Fierce winds wreak havoc in Okeechobee Little Farms: Box truck flipped, powerlines down WPEC
Published on 10 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Okeechobee drug bust leads to arrest of four convicted felons - WPEC
Okeechobee drug bust leads to arrest of four convicted felons WPEC
Published on 10 March 2025 | 7:00 am
National Weather Service confirms storm in Okeechobee was straight-line winds, not tornadic activity - WFLX
National Weather Service confirms storm in Okeechobee was straight-line winds, not tornadic activity WFLX
Published on 10 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Okeechobee County community begins to clean up after strong wind event - WPBF
Okeechobee County community begins to clean up after strong wind event WPBF
Published on 10 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Okeechobee Arrest Report - South Central Florida Life
Okeechobee Arrest Report South Central Florida Life
Published on 4 March 2025 | 8:00 am
10-Day Weather Forecast for Okeechobee, FL - The Weather Channel | weather.com - The Weather Channel
10-Day Weather Forecast for Okeechobee, FL - The Weather Channel | weather.com The Weather Channel
Published on 3 March 2025 | 1:43 pm
Lake Okeechobee discharges 'killing' St. Lucie Estuary, Florida Oceanographic Society director says - WPTV
Lake Okeechobee discharges 'killing' St. Lucie Estuary, Florida Oceanographic Society director says WPTV
Published on 3 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Plane crash in Okeechobee under investigation - WPBF
Plane crash in Okeechobee under investigation WPBF
Published on 24 February 2025 | 8:00 am
2025 Bassmaster Elite Series: Lake Okeechobee Conditions, Schedule & Updates - Sports Illustrated
2025 Bassmaster Elite Series: Lake Okeechobee Conditions, Schedule & Updates Sports Illustrated
Published on 23 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Lake Okeechobee Florida Bass Fishing Report: Best Baits & Tactics - Sports Illustrated
Lake Okeechobee Florida Bass Fishing Report: Best Baits & Tactics Sports Illustrated
Published on 22 February 2025 | 8:00 am
10-Day Weather Forecast for Okeechobee, FL - The Weather Channel | weather.com - The Weather Channel
10-Day Weather Forecast for Okeechobee, FL - The Weather Channel | weather.com The Weather Channel
Published on 20 February 2025 | 6:55 am
Fat Johnny's BBQ opens in Okeechobee - South Central Florida Life
Fat Johnny's BBQ opens in Okeechobee South Central Florida Life
Published on 19 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Why NFL Hall of Famer Warren Sapp is asking Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office for $20 million - WFLX
Why NFL Hall of Famer Warren Sapp is asking Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office for $20 million WFLX
Published on 19 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Two men accused of selling fentanyl disguised as oxycodone in Okeechobee County - WPEC
Two men accused of selling fentanyl disguised as oxycodone in Okeechobee County WPEC
Published on 18 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Top 10 baits from Lake Okeechobee - Major League Fishing
Top 10 baits from Lake Okeechobee Major League Fishing
Published on 17 February 2025 | 3:59 pm
GALLERY: Champions crowned at Okeechobee - Major League Fishing
GALLERY: Champions crowned at Okeechobee Major League Fishing
Published on 15 February 2025 | 11:14 pm
Toyota Series – Lake Okeechobee – Day 3 weigh-in (2/15/2025) - Major League Fishing
Toyota Series – Lake Okeechobee – Day 3 weigh-in (2/15/2025) Major League Fishing
Published on 15 February 2025 | 8:00 am
GALLERY: Big bass aplenty on Day 1 at Okeechobee - Major League Fishing
GALLERY: Big bass aplenty on Day 1 at Okeechobee Major League Fishing
Published on 13 February 2025 | 11:18 pm
Toyota Series – Lake Okeechobee – Day 1 weigh-in (2/13/2025) - Major League Fishing
Toyota Series – Lake Okeechobee – Day 1 weigh-in (2/13/2025) Major League Fishing
Published on 13 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Sapp lawsuit brings comments at county meeting - South Central Florida Life - South Central Florida Life
Sapp lawsuit brings comments at county meeting - South Central Florida Life South Central Florida Life
Published on 13 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Helicopter gets new life in tribute to Vietnam War veterans - WPTV
Helicopter gets new life in tribute to Vietnam War veterans WPTV
Published on 7 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Okeechobee: Our Greatest Lake Still Hosts a Fantastic Bass Fishery - Florida Sportsman
Okeechobee: Our Greatest Lake Still Hosts a Fantastic Bass Fishery Florida Sportsman
Published on 6 February 2025 | 8:00 am
76-year-old man arrested, again, in undercover drug sting in Okeechobee County - WPEC
76-year-old man arrested, again, in undercover drug sting in Okeechobee County WPEC
Published on 31 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Cirque Ma'Ceo - Okeechobee - Florida Courier
Cirque Ma'Ceo - Okeechobee Florida Courier
Published on 30 January 2025 | 3:07 am
Okeechobee man arrested again after more child porn found, bond set at $550k - WPEC
Okeechobee man arrested again after more child porn found, bond set at $550k WPEC
Published on 29 January 2025 | 8:00 am
The Canals and Lake Okeechobee (ECT Days 17-19) - The Trek
The Canals and Lake Okeechobee (ECT Days 17-19) The Trek
Published on 28 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Okeechobee Sheriff's Office quashes false rumors of ICE agents going into schools - WPBF
Okeechobee Sheriff's Office quashes false rumors of ICE agents going into schools WPBF
Published on 28 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Broken sewer pipe shuts down lanes on Okeechobee Boulevard in West Palm Beach - WPEC
Broken sewer pipe shuts down lanes on Okeechobee Boulevard in West Palm Beach WPEC
Published on 23 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Warming center opened in Okeechobee to provide refuge from cold weather - WPEC
Warming center opened in Okeechobee to provide refuge from cold weather WPEC
Published on 22 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Study shows releases from Lake Okeechobee could be impacting red tide locally - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Study shows releases from Lake Okeechobee could be impacting red tide locally FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 2 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Lake Okeechobee releases can make red tide outbreaks longer in Sarasota, study shows - WUSF
Lake Okeechobee releases can make red tide outbreaks longer in Sarasota, study shows WUSF
Published on 2 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Billions of gallons of water being released from Lake Okeechobee to lower depth 4 feet - WGCU
Billions of gallons of water being released from Lake Okeechobee to lower depth 4 feet WGCU
Published on 7 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Water Quality Report: Army Corps to lower Lake Okeechobee by 4 feet; toxic algae threat - WGCU
Water Quality Report: Army Corps to lower Lake Okeechobee by 4 feet; toxic algae threat WGCU
Published on 22 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Stuart residents decry start of Lake Okeechobee discharges to St. Lucie River - Treasure Coast News
Stuart residents decry start of Lake Okeechobee discharges to St. Lucie River Treasure Coast News
Published on 21 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Water releases from Lake Okeechobee to begin Dec. 7 as groups plea to 'halt these operations' - WPTV
Water releases from Lake Okeechobee to begin Dec. 7 as groups plea to 'halt these operations' WPTV
Published on 21 November 2024 | 8:00 am
What’s Really ‘Fueling’ Harmful Algae in Florida’s Lake Okeechobee? - Florida Atlantic University
What’s Really ‘Fueling’ Harmful Algae in Florida’s Lake Okeechobee? Florida Atlantic University
Published on 10 September 2024 | 7:00 am