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Okeechobee All-Stars Headed to World Series tournaments - WPTV
Okeechobee All-Stars Headed to World Series tournaments WPTV
Published on 12 July 2025 | 8:47 pm
Okeechobee All-Stars Headed to World Series Tournaments - WFLX
Okeechobee All-Stars Headed to World Series Tournaments WFLX
Published on 12 July 2025 | 8:47 pm
Okeechobee All-Stars Headed to World Series Tournaments - Yahoo
Okeechobee All-Stars Headed to World Series Tournaments Yahoo
Published on 12 July 2025 | 8:42 pm
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 | 9:25 pm
Alleged drunk driver charged with fleeing and eluding - South Central Florida Life
Alleged drunk driver charged with fleeing and eluding South Central Florida Life
Published on 11 July 2025 | 7:41 pm
‘Nail Bandit’ accused of sabotaging Okeechobee County fire station - WFLX
‘Nail Bandit’ accused of sabotaging Okeechobee County fire station WFLX
Published on 11 July 2025 | 7:20 pm
Okeechobee residents find it 'hard to get insurance' - WFLX
Okeechobee residents find it 'hard to get insurance' WFLX
Published on 11 July 2025 | 7:10 pm
Indian River State College hosts STEM Alumni Get-Together - South Central Florida Life
Indian River State College hosts STEM Alumni Get-Together South Central Florida Life
Published on 11 July 2025 | 6:15 pm
Man accused of targeting Okeechobee County fire trucks, personal vehicles with nails - WPBF
Man accused of targeting Okeechobee County fire trucks, personal vehicles with nails WPBF
Published on 11 July 2025 | 11:48 am
Plague of nails in fire truck tires was retribution for 72-year-old, FL cops say - Miami Herald
Plague of nails in fire truck tires was retribution for 72-year-old, FL cops say Miami Herald
Published on 11 July 2025 | 11:31 am
Florida man dubbed 'Nail Bandit' accused of sabotaging fire rescue vehicles with sharp objects - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Florida man dubbed 'Nail Bandit' accused of sabotaging fire rescue vehicles with sharp objects FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Published on 11 July 2025 | 11:06 am
Saboteur Caught: Man jailed after 19-month attack on Okeechobee Emergency Services - WPEC
Saboteur Caught: Man jailed after 19-month attack on Okeechobee Emergency Services WPEC
Published on 10 July 2025 | 10:06 pm
Saboteur Caught: Man jailed after 19-month attack on Okeechobee Emergency Services - WPEC
Saboteur Caught: Man jailed after 19-month attack on Okeechobee Emergency Services WPEC
Published on 10 July 2025 | 10:06 pm
Okeechobee residents live far from Florida's coast but find it 'hard to get insurance' - WPTV
Okeechobee residents live far from Florida's coast but find it 'hard to get insurance' WPTV
Published on 10 July 2025 | 9:19 pm
Sheriff's office arrests 'Nail Bandit' accused of sabotaging Okeechobee County fire station for 19 months - WPTV
Published on 10 July 2025 | 8:24 pm
Sheriff’s office arrests ‘Nail Bandit’ accused of sabotaging Okeechobee County fire station - WFLX
Sheriff’s office arrests ‘Nail Bandit’ accused of sabotaging Okeechobee County fire station WFLX
Published on 10 July 2025 | 8:24 pm
Wheelchair-accessible equipment ordered for Kiwanis Park - South Central Florida Life
Wheelchair-accessible equipment ordered for Kiwanis Park South Central Florida Life
Published on 10 July 2025 | 4:45 pm
Airboat and buggy show planned for February - South Central Florida Life
Airboat and buggy show planned for February South Central Florida Life
Published on 10 July 2025 | 2:31 pm
DeSantis says Florida can survive hurricane season even with FEMA cuts - South Central Florida Life
DeSantis says Florida can survive hurricane season even with FEMA cuts South Central Florida Life
Published on 9 July 2025 | 5:41 pm
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 | 3:23 pm
School districts in Palm Beaches, Treasure Coast earn top grades - WPBF
School districts in Palm Beaches, Treasure Coast earn top grades WPBF
Published on 9 July 2025 | 11:49 am
Chobee 8U softball All-Stars crowned state champions - South Central Florida Life
Chobee 8U softball All-Stars crowned state champions South Central Florida Life
Published on 8 July 2025 | 8:35 pm
C.W. Storey Obituary (2025) - Okeechobee, FL - Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home and Crematory - Legacy.com
C.W. Storey Obituary (2025) - Okeechobee, FL - Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home and Crematory Legacy.com
Published on 8 July 2025 | 4:25 am
Holiday Builders announces exclusive Realtor preview and Grand Opening Weekend - South Central Florida Life
Holiday Builders announces exclusive Realtor preview and Grand Opening Weekend South Central Florida Life
Published on 7 July 2025 | 7:41 pm
Florida’s Home Insurance Crisis Hits Hardest in Some of the State’s Poorest Counties - Inside Climate News
Florida’s Home Insurance Crisis Hits Hardest in Some of the State’s Poorest Counties Inside Climate News
Published on 6 July 2025 | 9:00 am
Deputies search for missing and endangered woman last seen in Okeechobee - WTVX
Deputies search for missing and endangered woman last seen in Okeechobee WTVX
Published on 5 July 2025 | 8:26 pm
July 4th event proceeds despite bad weather - South Central Florida Life
July 4th event proceeds despite bad weather South Central Florida Life
Published on 5 July 2025 | 7:58 pm
Audubon Leads Army Corps of Engineers Tour of Lake Okeechobee - National Audubon Society
Audubon Leads Army Corps of Engineers Tour of Lake Okeechobee National Audubon Society
Published on 1 July 2025 | 9:25 pm
Martin County DOH: Lake Okeechobee has toxic cyanobacteria, prompting water advisory - Treasure Coast News
Martin County DOH: Lake Okeechobee has toxic cyanobacteria, prompting water advisory Treasure Coast News
Published on 27 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Money going to victims of Dozier, Okeechobee boys schools - WKMG
Money going to victims of Dozier, Okeechobee boys schools WKMG
Published on 27 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
A look back: The 1928 hurricane was the deadliest to hit Palm Beach County, 2nd worst in U.S. history - The Palm Beach Post
A look back: The 1928 hurricane was the deadliest to hit Palm Beach County, 2nd worst in U.S. history The Palm Beach Post
Published on 19 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Okeechobee man arrested on child sexual abuse image charges - WPBF
Okeechobee man arrested on child sexual abuse image charges WPBF
Published on 11 June 2025 | 7:00 am
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 | 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
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 - WPTV
Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office investigating attempted murder-suicide involving husband, wife WPTV
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
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
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
Judge rules in favor of State Road 7 expansion from Okeechobee Blvd. to 60th St. - WFLX
Judge rules in favor of State Road 7 expansion from Okeechobee Blvd. to 60th St. WFLX
Published on 6 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
'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
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
Barricaded suspect surrenders after deadly shooting, faces homicide with no bond - WTVX
Barricaded suspect surrenders after deadly shooting, faces homicide with no bond WTVX
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
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
'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
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 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
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 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: 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
Indian River State College gets grant to fund groundbreaking Data Campus in Okeechobee County - WPBF
Indian River State College gets grant to fund groundbreaking Data Campus in Okeechobee County WPBF
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
'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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
Lake Okeechobee releases can make red tide outbreaks longer in Sarasota, study shows - Health News Florida
Lake Okeechobee releases can make red tide outbreaks longer in Sarasota, study shows Health News Florida
Published on 6 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Family displaced by fire receives heartwarming community support in Okeechobee County - WPEC
Family displaced by fire receives heartwarming community support in Okeechobee County WPEC
Published on 6 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
Lake Okeechobee releases begin this weekend. Here's what we know - WPTV
Lake Okeechobee releases begin this weekend. Here's what we know WPTV
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
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
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
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