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USACE reduces target releases to Caloosahatchee Estuary after Recovery Operations - South Central Florida Life
USACE reduces target releases to Caloosahatchee Estuary after Recovery Operations South Central Florida Life
Published on 5 June 2025 | 1:13 pm
SES teachers still have work to do - South Central Florida Life
SES teachers still have work to do South Central Florida Life
Published on 4 June 2025 | 5:23 pm
'Took matters into their own hands': Okeechobee couple accused in fatal stabbing - WPBF
'Took matters into their own hands': Okeechobee couple accused in fatal stabbing WPBF
Published on 4 June 2025 | 11:40 am
Woman accused of using juveniles to sell marijuana at local schools in Okeechobee - WPEC
Woman accused of using juveniles to sell marijuana at local schools in Okeechobee WPEC
Published on 4 June 2025 | 1:12 am
'Took matters into their own hands': Okeechobee couple accused in fatal stabbing - Yahoo
'Took matters into their own hands': Okeechobee couple accused in fatal stabbing Yahoo
Published on 3 June 2025 | 11:15 pm
Martin County Sheriff's Office arrests two after man's death following Mudfest incident - Treasure Coast News
Martin County Sheriff's Office arrests two after man's death following Mudfest incident Treasure Coast News
Published on 3 June 2025 | 9:22 pm
Martin County Sheriff's Office arrests two after man's death following Mudfest incident - Treasure Coast News
Martin County Sheriff's Office arrests two after man's death following Mudfest incident Treasure Coast News
Published on 3 June 2025 | 7:31 pm
FHCA names Okeechobee director of nursing Nurse Administrator of the Year - South Central Florida Life
FHCA names Okeechobee director of nursing Nurse Administrator of the Year South Central Florida Life
Published on 3 June 2025 | 7:08 pm
Gordie Peer's western memorabilia to be sold at auction - South Central Florida Life
Gordie Peer's western memorabilia to be sold at auction South Central Florida Life
Published on 3 June 2025 | 6:54 pm
Okeechobee Art Fest set for June 7 at Parrott Island - South Central Florida Life
Okeechobee Art Fest set for June 7 at Parrott Island South Central Florida Life
Published on 3 June 2025 | 2:40 pm
John Michael "Mike" Hoover - Legacy.com
John Michael "Mike" Hoover Legacy.com
Published on 3 June 2025 | 1:59 am
Nancy E. Bell Obituary (2025) - Okeechobee, FL - Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home and Crematory - Legacy.com
Nancy E. Bell Obituary (2025) - Okeechobee, FL - Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home and Crematory Legacy.com
Published on 2 June 2025 | 11:27 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 | 8:58 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 | 8:58 pm
Okeechobee pool has summer hours - South Central Florida Life
Okeechobee pool has summer hours South Central Florida Life
Published on 2 June 2025 | 6:39 pm
Treasure Coast, Okeechobee County officials emphasize hurricane readiness after tornado outbreak - WPBF
Treasure Coast, Okeechobee County officials emphasize hurricane readiness after tornado outbreak WPBF
Published on 30 May 2025 | 10:13 pm
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 | 3:44 pm
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 | 3:44 pm
Okeechobee County Road Watch for week beginning June 1 - South Central Florida Life
Okeechobee County Road Watch for week beginning June 1 South Central Florida Life
Published on 30 May 2025 | 1:39 pm
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 | 11:49 am
Raymond Lee Carr Obituary (2025) - Okeechobee, FL - Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home and Crematory - Legacy.com
Published on 28 May 2025 | 11:53 pm
Florida School for Boys at Okeechobee survivors acknowledge 'there'll never be closure' as they pursue justice - WFLX
Published on 28 May 2025 | 9:44 pm
Okeechobee deputies investigate suspected murder-suicide - WPBF
Okeechobee deputies investigate suspected murder-suicide WPBF
Published on 28 May 2025 | 1:54 pm
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 warns of phone scam impersonating sheriff's office - WPBF
Okeechobee County warns of phone scam impersonating sheriff's office WPBF
Published on 24 May 2025 | 3:10 pm
Okeechobee County Road Watch Report for week of May 25-30 - South Central Florida Life
Okeechobee County Road Watch Report for week of May 25-30 South Central Florida Life
Published on 23 May 2025 | 7:45 pm
Okeechobee County observes EMS Week - South Central Florida Life
Okeechobee County observes EMS Week South Central Florida Life
Published on 22 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 County honors fallen officers during memorial ceremony - WPTV
Okeechobee County honors fallen officers during memorial ceremony WPTV
Published on 15 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' - WFLX
Burn ban lifted in Okeechobee County due to 'alleviated drought conditions' WFLX
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
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
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
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
1 dead, 1 in custody after shooting, standoff in Okeechobee County - WPBF
1 dead, 1 in custody after shooting, standoff in Okeechobee County WPBF
Published on 25 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
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
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
'Definition of abuse of power': Warren Sapp speaks at heated commission meeting - WPTV
'Definition of abuse of power': Warren Sapp speaks at heated commission meeting WPTV
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
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
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
Too much or too little? Water releases from Lake Okeechobee comes into a question once again - Fox4Now.com
Too much or too little? Water releases from Lake Okeechobee comes into a question once again Fox4Now.com
Published on 18 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
Several Lake Okeechobee Boat Locks are temporarily closed April 15 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
Lanes reopen after police activity on I-95 near Okeechobee Blvd. blocked some lanes of traffic - WPBF
Lanes reopen after police activity on I-95 near Okeechobee Blvd. blocked some lanes of traffic WPBF
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 Will Return in 2026 - Miami New Times
Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival Will Return in 2026 Miami New Times
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
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
Okeechobee Arrest Report - South Central Florida Life
Okeechobee Arrest Report South Central Florida Life
Published on 2 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
Okeechobee family displaced after fire engulfs home - WPBF
Okeechobee family displaced after fire engulfs home WPBF
Published on 17 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
'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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
Why NFL Hall of Famer Warren Sapp is asking Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office for $20 million - WPTV
Why NFL Hall of Famer Warren Sapp is asking Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office for $20 million WPTV
Published on 19 February 2025 | 8:00 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
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
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
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
Okeechobee man gets three years for plotting attacks on high school and Miami church - WPEC
Okeechobee man gets three years for plotting attacks on high school and Miami church WPEC
Published on 17 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
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
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
Okeechobee County schools to close as Hurricane Milton approaches - WPEC
Okeechobee County schools to close as Hurricane Milton approaches WPEC
Published on 6 October 2024 | 7:00 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