us > Florida > Okeechobee > Latest & Local News
Okeechobee news
Health alert issued for presence of harmful blue-green algae toxins in Lake Okeechobee - WPTV
Health alert issued for presence of harmful blue-green algae toxins in Lake Okeechobee WPTV
Published on 1 August 2025 | 7:11 pm
Man arrested in illegal gambling operation in Okeechobee - WPBF
Man arrested in illegal gambling operation in Okeechobee WPBF
Published on 1 August 2025 | 6:13 pm
Bar owner linked to illegal gambling operation turns himself in amid Okeechobee probe - WTVX
Bar owner linked to illegal gambling operation turns himself in amid Okeechobee probe WTVX
Published on 1 August 2025 | 5:42 pm
Bar owner linked to illegal gambling operation turns himself in amid Okeechobee probe - WPEC
Bar owner linked to illegal gambling operation turns himself in amid Okeechobee probe WPEC
Published on 1 August 2025 | 5:42 pm
Bar owner linked to illegal gambling operation turns himself in amid Okeechobee probe - WTVX
Bar owner linked to illegal gambling operation turns himself in amid Okeechobee probe WTVX
Published on 1 August 2025 | 5:42 pm
Heat advisory in effect for South Florida - WPBF
Heat advisory in effect for South Florida WPBF
Published on 1 August 2025 | 4:30 pm
Slithering threats: Florida’s 5 most snake-infested lakes uncovered - Daily Commercial
Slithering threats: Florida’s 5 most snake-infested lakes uncovered Daily Commercial
Published on 1 August 2025 | 4:10 am
Betty Ann Ireland Obituary (2025) - Okeechobee, FL - Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home and Crematory - Legacy.com
Published on 1 August 2025 | 2:16 am
Debora and Purvin Evans - Legacy.com
Debora and Purvin Evans Legacy.com
Published on 1 August 2025 | 12:39 am
Florida carries out record 9th execution this year, putting to death a man convicted of killing his family - South Central Florida Life
Florida carries out record 9th execution this year, putting to death a man convicted of killing his family South Central Florida Life
Published on 31 July 2025 | 10:25 pm
Heavy law enforcement presence at camping resort in Okeechobee County - WPBF
Heavy law enforcement presence at camping resort in Okeechobee County WPBF
Published on 31 July 2025 | 4:12 pm
Heavy law enforcement presence at Okeechobee County camp resort - WPEC
Heavy law enforcement presence at Okeechobee County camp resort WPEC
Published on 31 July 2025 | 3:01 pm
New details in deadly crash involving off-duty Martin County Sheriff's deputy - Treasure Coast News
New details in deadly crash involving off-duty Martin County Sheriff's deputy Treasure Coast News
Published on 31 July 2025 | 2:11 pm
Armed man kills 2 neighbors, then dies in gunfight with cops, FL sheriff says - Mahoning Matters
Armed man kills 2 neighbors, then dies in gunfight with cops, FL sheriff says Mahoning Matters
Published on 31 July 2025 | 12:26 pm
Okeechobee County, FL – Martin County Deputy Killed in Crash with Semi on Hwy 710 - localaccidentreports.com
Okeechobee County, FL – Martin County Deputy Killed in Crash with Semi on Hwy 710 localaccidentreports.com
Published on 31 July 2025 | 4:14 am
"Why would this happen?" Three dead after shooting in Okeechobee neighborhood - WPBF
"Why would this happen?" Three dead after shooting in Okeechobee neighborhood WPBF
Published on 31 July 2025 | 2:35 am
Okeechobee shooting victims remembered for making others smile - WPBF
Okeechobee shooting victims remembered for making others smile WPBF
Published on 31 July 2025 | 2:33 am
"They completed each other": Children of Okeechobee shooting victims share memories of their parents - WPBF
"They completed each other": Children of Okeechobee shooting victims share memories of their parents WPBF
Published on 30 July 2025 | 11:53 pm
Suspect in deadly Okeechobee County shooting identified - WPBF
Suspect in deadly Okeechobee County shooting identified WPBF
Published on 30 July 2025 | 11:37 pm
Suspect in deadly Okeechobee County shooting identified - Yahoo Home
Suspect in deadly Okeechobee County shooting identified Yahoo Home
Published on 30 July 2025 | 11:35 pm
Martin County Sheriff’s Office deputy dies in off-duty car crash - WPBF
Martin County Sheriff’s Office deputy dies in off-duty car crash WPBF
Published on 30 July 2025 | 10:12 pm
Martin County deputy dies in head-on crash on Southwest Warfield Boulevard early July 30 - Treasure Coast News
Martin County deputy dies in head-on crash on Southwest Warfield Boulevard early July 30 Treasure Coast News
Published on 30 July 2025 | 9:35 pm
Martin County Sheriff's deputy dies in off-duty crash in Okeechobee County early July 30 - Treasure Coast News
Martin County Sheriff's deputy dies in off-duty crash in Okeechobee County early July 30 Treasure Coast News
Published on 30 July 2025 | 9:04 pm
Heat advisory for Treasure Coast, Okeechobee County Wednesday - WPBF
Heat advisory for Treasure Coast, Okeechobee County Wednesday WPBF
Published on 30 July 2025 | 8:51 pm
Off-Duty Martin County Deputy Killed In Okeechobee Crash With Semi - NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts
Off-Duty Martin County Deputy Killed In Okeechobee Crash With Semi NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts
Published on 30 July 2025 | 8:40 pm
Off-Duty Martin County Deputy Killed In Okeechobee Crash With Semi - WJNO
Off-Duty Martin County Deputy Killed In Okeechobee Crash With Semi WJNO
Published on 30 July 2025 | 6:06 pm
Off-Duty Martin County Deputy Killed In Okeechobee Crash With Semi - 98.7 The Gator
Off-Duty Martin County Deputy Killed In Okeechobee Crash With Semi 98.7 The Gator
Published on 30 July 2025 | 6:06 pm
Off-duty sheriff’s deputy killed July 29 in car accident in Okeechobee CountyShawn Green was a 25-year veteran of Martin County Sheriff’s Office - Hometown News Treasure Coast
Off-duty sheriff’s deputy killed July 29 in car accident in Okeechobee CountyShawn Green was a 25-year veteran of Martin County Sheriff’s Office Hometown News Treasure Coast
Published on 30 July 2025 | 6:00 pm
Martin County Sheriff's deputy dies in off-duty crash in Okeechobee County early July 30 - Yahoo Home
Martin County Sheriff's deputy dies in off-duty crash in Okeechobee County early July 30 Yahoo Home
Published on 30 July 2025 | 5:37 pm
Which Florida lake has the most alligators? One has an estimated 30,000 gators - Treasure Coast News
Which Florida lake has the most alligators? One has an estimated 30,000 gators Treasure Coast News
Published on 30 July 2025 | 5:16 pm
Suspect identified in deadly Okeechobee shooting that claimed 3 lives, including gunman - WTVX
Suspect identified in deadly Okeechobee shooting that claimed 3 lives, including gunman WTVX
Published on 30 July 2025 | 4:33 pm
Suspect identified in deadly Okeechobee shooting that claimed 3 lives, including gunman - WPEC
Suspect identified in deadly Okeechobee shooting that claimed 3 lives, including gunman WPEC
Published on 30 July 2025 | 4:33 pm
Martin County deputy killed in off-duty crash in Okeechobee County - WPTV
Martin County deputy killed in off-duty crash in Okeechobee County WPTV
Published on 30 July 2025 | 4:31 pm
Deputies identify suspect killed after double homicide in Okeechobee County - WFLX
Deputies identify suspect killed after double homicide in Okeechobee County WFLX
Published on 30 July 2025 | 3:34 pm
Deputies identify suspect killed after double homicide in Okeechobee County - WPTV
Deputies identify suspect killed after double homicide in Okeechobee County WPTV
Published on 30 July 2025 | 3:33 pm
'Very in love': Victims of Okeechobee shooting just celebrated wedding anniversary - WPBF
'Very in love': Victims of Okeechobee shooting just celebrated wedding anniversary WPBF
Published on 30 July 2025 | 12:03 pm
Martin County deputy killed in Okeechobee County Highway 710 crash - WPEC
Martin County deputy killed in Okeechobee County Highway 710 crash WPEC
Published on 30 July 2025 | 9:54 am
Patricia B. Comfort Obituary (2025) - Okeechobee, FL - Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home and Crematory - Legacy.com
Published on 29 July 2025 | 11:11 pm
Larry C Davies, Jr. Jr. Obituary (2025) - Okeechobee, FL - Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home and Crematory - Legacy.com
Published on 29 July 2025 | 11:11 pm
Multivehicle Collision on Palmetto Expressway Near Okeechobee Road Causes Major Delays, One Hospitalized - Hoodline
Published on 29 July 2025 | 2:46 pm
FORECAST: Heat advisory for Okeechobee County, Treasure Coast - WPTV
FORECAST: Heat advisory for Okeechobee County, Treasure Coast WPTV
Published on 29 July 2025 | 6:48 am
FORECAST: Okeechobee County under heat advisory; slim rain chances - WPTV
FORECAST: Okeechobee County under heat advisory; slim rain chances WPTV
Published on 28 July 2025 | 9:44 pm
Suspect kills two neighbors, dies in shootout with deputies in Okeechobee - WPEC
Suspect kills two neighbors, dies in shootout with deputies in Okeechobee WPEC
Published on 28 July 2025 | 9:27 pm
Okeechobee County residents 'still shaken' after suspect in double homicide killed by deputies - WPTV
Okeechobee County residents 'still shaken' after suspect in double homicide killed by deputies WPTV
Published on 28 July 2025 | 9:23 pm
Heat advisory for parts of South Florida as temps continue to soar - WPBF
Heat advisory for parts of South Florida as temps continue to soar WPBF
Published on 28 July 2025 | 8:56 pm
Shooting in Okeechobee's Brindaband Forest community leaves three dead - WPBF
Shooting in Okeechobee's Brindaband Forest community leaves three dead WPBF
Published on 28 July 2025 | 8:52 pm
Suspect in double homicide later killed by Okeechobee County deputies - WFLX
Suspect in double homicide later killed by Okeechobee County deputies WFLX
Published on 28 July 2025 | 4:19 pm
FWC to conduct invasive plant treatment on Lake Okeechobee - WINK News
FWC to conduct invasive plant treatment on Lake Okeechobee WINK News
Published on 28 July 2025 | 3:27 pm
Gunman kills 2 neighbors, dies in shootout with deputies in southern Florida - BNO News
Gunman kills 2 neighbors, dies in shootout with deputies in southern Florida BNO News
Published on 27 July 2025 | 11:38 pm
Suspect kills two, dies in shootout with deputies in Okeechobee subdivision - WPEC
Suspect kills two, dies in shootout with deputies in Okeechobee subdivision WPEC
Published on 27 July 2025 | 10:02 pm
Suspect kills two, dies in shootout with deputies in Okeechobee subdivision - WPEC
Suspect kills two, dies in shootout with deputies in Okeechobee subdivision WPEC
Published on 27 July 2025 | 10:02 pm
Active investigation unfolds in Okeechobee subdivision, deputies say no threat to public - WPEC
Active investigation unfolds in Okeechobee subdivision, deputies say no threat to public WPEC
Published on 27 July 2025 | 8:24 pm
Suspect in double homicide later killed by Okeechobee County deputies - WPTV
Suspect in double homicide later killed by Okeechobee County deputies WPTV
Published on 27 July 2025 | 7:21 pm
Heat advisory for Okeechobee County - WPBF
Heat advisory for Okeechobee County WPBF
Published on 27 July 2025 | 1:19 pm
Three-time felon busted for running meth operation from Okeechobee family home - WPEC
Three-time felon busted for running meth operation from Okeechobee family home WPEC
Published on 26 July 2025 | 3:21 pm
Deadly crash closes Okeechobee County highway - WPEC
Deadly crash closes Okeechobee County highway WPEC
Published on 24 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Blue-green algae currently covers about 40% of Lake Okeechobee, DEP says - WPTV
Blue-green algae currently covers about 40% of Lake Okeechobee, DEP says WPTV
Published on 22 July 2025 | 10:24 pm
Blue-Green Algae in full bloom in a portion of Lake Okeechobee - WPBF
Blue-Green Algae in full bloom in a portion of Lake Okeechobee WPBF
Published on 22 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Heat Advisory for Okeechobee County; Tropical moisture back mid-week - WPBF
Heat Advisory for Okeechobee County; Tropical moisture back mid-week WPBF
Published on 20 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Raid at Okeechobee bar unveils illegal slot machines and cracks gambling ring - WPEC
Raid at Okeechobee bar unveils illegal slot machines and cracks gambling ring WPEC
Published on 16 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Stolen car chase results in collision, Okeechobee Blvd. briefly closed - WPEC
Stolen car chase results in collision, Okeechobee Blvd. briefly closed WPEC
Published on 16 July 2025 | 7:00 am
New reservoir pumps begin diverting polluted Lake Okeechobee water via Caloosahatchee River - WUSF
New reservoir pumps begin diverting polluted Lake Okeechobee water via Caloosahatchee River WUSF
Published on 16 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Okeechobee All-Stars Headed to World Series tournaments - WPTV
Okeechobee All-Stars Headed to World Series tournaments WPTV
Published on 12 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Martin County DOH: Lake O has 3 reports of toxic cyanobacteria, prompting water advisory - Treasure Coast News
Martin County DOH: Lake O has 3 reports of toxic cyanobacteria, prompting water advisory Treasure Coast News
Published on 11 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Car crashes near famed Okeechobee Steakhouse in West Palm Beach - WPEC
Car crashes near famed Okeechobee Steakhouse in West Palm Beach WPEC
Published on 9 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Deputies search for missing and endangered woman last seen in Okeechobee - WPEC
Deputies search for missing and endangered woman last seen in Okeechobee WPEC
Published on 5 July 2025 | 7:00 am
CBS12 Feed the Need campaign: Help Our Village Okeechobee fight hunger - WPEC
CBS12 Feed the Need campaign: Help Our Village Okeechobee fight hunger WPEC
Published on 23 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Give Today: Feed the Need is live from Our Village Okeechobee - WPEC
Give Today: Feed the Need is live from Our Village Okeechobee WPEC
Published on 23 June 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 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
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
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
'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
Toxic Blooms in Motion: Study Maps Algae Patterns in Lake Okeechobee - FAU
Toxic Blooms in Motion: Study Maps Algae Patterns in Lake Okeechobee FAU
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
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 Music & Arts Festival Returns To Sunshine Grove For 10th Anniversary (Exclusive) - Pollstar News
Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival Returns To Sunshine Grove For 10th Anniversary (Exclusive) Pollstar News
Published on 8 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
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
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 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
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
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 | 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
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
Okeechobee VA Clinic | VA West Palm Beach Health Care | Veterans Affairs - VA.gov Home | Veterans Affairs
Okeechobee VA Clinic | VA West Palm Beach Health Care | Veterans Affairs VA.gov Home | Veterans Affairs
Published on 25 November 2024 | 8:00 am