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Okeechobee teen starts business at 13 - South Central Florida Life
Okeechobee teen starts business at 13 South Central Florida Life
Published on 14 May 2024 | 1:47 pm
Man charged with DUI after rollover crash - South Central Florida Life
Man charged with DUI after rollover crash South Central Florida Life
Published on 14 May 2024 | 1:42 pm
'Amazing experience:' Okeechobee County students train to be firefighters - WFLX Fox 29
'Amazing experience:' Okeechobee County students train to be firefighters WFLX Fox 29
Published on 13 May 2024 | 7:20 pm
'Amazing experience:' Okeechobee County students train to be firefighters - WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
'Amazing experience:' Okeechobee County students train to be firefighters WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
Published on 13 May 2024 | 7:06 pm
Republican Club hosts Open House - South Central Florida Life
Republican Club hosts Open House South Central Florida Life
Published on 13 May 2024 | 7:06 pm
Large fight ends in shooting: 1 injured, shooter arrested - WPEC
Large fight ends in shooting: 1 injured, shooter arrested WPEC
Published on 13 May 2024 | 3:22 pm
May is Stroke Awareness Month - South Central Florida Life
May is Stroke Awareness Month South Central Florida Life
Published on 13 May 2024 | 12:39 pm
Okeechobee County proclaims Economic Development Week - South Central Florida Life
Okeechobee County proclaims Economic Development Week South Central Florida Life
Published on 13 May 2024 | 12:00 pm
Red Flag Warning in effect for Indian River, St. Lucie, Okeechobee Counties - WPEC
Red Flag Warning in effect for Indian River, St. Lucie, Okeechobee Counties WPEC
Published on 10 May 2024 | 8:09 am
DOH warns public of algae in Lake Okeechobee - WPEC
DOH warns public of algae in Lake Okeechobee WPEC
Published on 8 May 2024 | 9:55 pm
Toxic algae alert issued for Lake Okeechobee, according to Martin County Dept. of Health - TCPalm
Toxic algae alert issued for Lake Okeechobee, according to Martin County Dept. of Health TCPalm
Published on 8 May 2024 | 8:30 pm
Okeechobee Arrest Report - South Central Florida Life
Okeechobee Arrest Report South Central Florida Life
Published on 8 May 2024 | 6:41 pm
Big Sugar's lawsuit for control over Lake Okeechobee water - Wink News
Big Sugar's lawsuit for control over Lake Okeechobee water Wink News
Published on 6 May 2024 | 7:46 pm
'It's very important:' New push to have music teacher at every Okeechobee County elementary school - WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
'It's very important:' New push to have music teacher at every Okeechobee County elementary school WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
Published on 1 May 2024 | 1:19 pm
Okeechobee County aiming for 'controlled growth' as graduates leave community - WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
Okeechobee County aiming for 'controlled growth' as graduates leave community WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
Published on 29 April 2024 | 7:00 am
Okeechobee boy, 13, accused of planning mass shooting at his middle school - WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
Okeechobee boy, 13, accused of planning mass shooting at his middle school WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
Published on 27 April 2024 | 7:00 am
Can you hear me now? Residents describe Okeechobee County as 'digital desert' - WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
Can you hear me now? Residents describe Okeechobee County as 'digital desert' WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
Published on 26 April 2024 | 7:00 am
3 seniors help Okeechobee High lacrosse program grow - WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
3 seniors help Okeechobee High lacrosse program grow WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
Published on 24 April 2024 | 7:00 am
'Somebody's got to do it:' Veteran builds access ramps, bathrooms for fellow vets - WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
'Somebody's got to do it:' Veteran builds access ramps, bathrooms for fellow vets WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
Published on 18 April 2024 | 7:00 am
SCCF concerned about Lake Okeechobee discharges | News, Sports, Jobs - FORT MYERS - Fort Myers Beach Talk
SCCF concerned about Lake Okeechobee discharges | News, Sports, Jobs - FORT MYERS Fort Myers Beach Talk
Published on 17 April 2024 | 7:00 am
Let's Hear It: Meet WPTV news team in Okeechobee - WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
Let's Hear It: Meet WPTV news team in Okeechobee WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
Published on 16 April 2024 | 7:00 am
Releases of Lake Okeechobee's polluted water now welcomed by environmental group - WUSF
Releases of Lake Okeechobee's polluted water now welcomed by environmental group WUSF
Published on 6 April 2024 | 7:00 am
Army Corps won't resume Lake Okeechobee discharges to east - WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
Army Corps won't resume Lake Okeechobee discharges to east WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
Published on 5 April 2024 | 7:00 am
Undercover bust uncovers illegal psychedelics at local marijuana event - WPEC
Undercover bust uncovers illegal psychedelics at local marijuana event WPEC
Published on 2 April 2024 | 7:00 am
Army Corps puts hold on polluted Lake Okeechobee water flowing into Caloosahatchee - WUSF
Army Corps puts hold on polluted Lake Okeechobee water flowing into Caloosahatchee WUSF
Published on 1 April 2024 | 7:00 am
Concerns over Lake Okeechobee discharges underscore need for Everglades restoration - WPLG Local 10
Concerns over Lake Okeechobee discharges underscore need for Everglades restoration WPLG Local 10
Published on 27 March 2024 | 7:00 am
Okeechobee County expands Narcan program as animal tranquilizer use rises - WPEC
Okeechobee County expands Narcan program as animal tranquilizer use rises WPEC
Published on 26 March 2024 | 7:00 am
Lake Okeechobee water is heading to Florida's coasts. What that means for red tide. - Tampa Bay Times
Lake Okeechobee water is heading to Florida's coasts. What that means for red tide. Tampa Bay Times
Published on 26 March 2024 | 7:00 am
Lake Okeechobee water releases - News-Press
Lake Okeechobee water releases News-Press
Published on 24 March 2024 | 7:00 am
Lake Okeechobee discharges to continue through March 29 - WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
Lake Okeechobee discharges to continue through March 29 WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
Published on 22 March 2024 | 7:00 am
Fraternal lodge consumed by flames in Okeechobee Co. - WPEC
Fraternal lodge consumed by flames in Okeechobee Co. WPEC
Published on 22 March 2024 | 7:00 am
'Emerging algae bloom' on Lake Okeechobee causes growing concern amid 3rd round of discharges - WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
'Emerging algae bloom' on Lake Okeechobee causes growing concern amid 3rd round of discharges WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
Published on 19 March 2024 | 7:00 am
Health alert issued for blue-green algal toxins in Lake Okeechobee - WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
Health alert issued for blue-green algal toxins in Lake Okeechobee WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
Published on 16 March 2024 | 7:00 am
Okeechobee man faces 10 charges of possession of child sexual abuse material - WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
Okeechobee man faces 10 charges of possession of child sexual abuse material WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
Published on 13 March 2024 | 7:00 am
Okeechobee mayor, residents wondering if their dollar stores will remain open - WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
Okeechobee mayor, residents wondering if their dollar stores will remain open WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
Published on 13 March 2024 | 7:00 am
Boaters beware! Army Corps warns Lake Okeechobee releases causing turbulence around locks - TCPalm
Boaters beware! Army Corps warns Lake Okeechobee releases causing turbulence around locks TCPalm
Published on 12 March 2024 | 7:00 am
The Young at Heart Center of Okeechobee - okeechobeecountyfl.gov
The Young at Heart Center of Okeechobee okeechobeecountyfl.gov
Published on 11 March 2024 | 10:58 pm
Frequently Asked Questions - okeechobeecountyfl.gov
Frequently Asked Questions okeechobeecountyfl.gov
Published on 11 March 2024 | 10:58 pm
Available Services - okeechobeecountyfl.gov
Available Services okeechobeecountyfl.gov
Published on 11 March 2024 | 10:58 pm
Local Florida Office of Film & Entertainment - okeechobeecountyfl.gov
Local Florida Office of Film & Entertainment okeechobeecountyfl.gov
Published on 11 March 2024 | 9:29 pm
Pilot Information - okeechobeecountyfl.gov
Pilot Information okeechobeecountyfl.gov
Published on 11 March 2024 | 9:29 pm
Senior Services - okeechobeecountyfl.gov
Senior Services okeechobeecountyfl.gov
Published on 11 March 2024 | 9:29 pm
District 4 - Terry W. Burroughs - okeechobeecountyfl.gov
District 4 - Terry W. Burroughs okeechobeecountyfl.gov
Published on 11 March 2024 | 9:29 pm
Emergency Management - okeechobeecountyfl.gov
Emergency Management okeechobeecountyfl.gov
Published on 11 March 2024 | 9:28 pm
Hiking and Biking - okeechobeecountyfl.gov
Hiking and Biking okeechobeecountyfl.gov
Published on 11 March 2024 | 9:28 pm
RV Resorts and Parks - okeechobeecountyfl.gov
RV Resorts and Parks okeechobeecountyfl.gov
Published on 11 March 2024 | 9:28 pm
Freshwater Fishing - okeechobeecountyfl.gov
Freshwater Fishing okeechobeecountyfl.gov
Published on 11 March 2024 | 9:24 pm
Legislative Affairs - okeechobeecountyfl.gov
Legislative Affairs okeechobeecountyfl.gov
Published on 11 March 2024 | 9:22 pm
Budget and Grants - okeechobeecountyfl.gov
Budget and Grants okeechobeecountyfl.gov
Published on 11 March 2024 | 9:22 pm
About Us - okeechobeecountyfl.gov
About Us okeechobeecountyfl.gov
Published on 11 March 2024 | 9:20 pm
Okeechobee Cowtown Rodeo - Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association
Okeechobee Cowtown Rodeo Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association
Published on 10 March 2024 | 8:00 am
Slim Chickens restaurant to open in Okeechobee - South Central Florida Life
Slim Chickens restaurant to open in Okeechobee South Central Florida Life
Published on 6 March 2024 | 8:00 am
GALLERY: Ten arrested in multi-agency drug busts in Okeechobee - WPEC
GALLERY: Ten arrested in multi-agency drug busts in Okeechobee WPEC
Published on 4 March 2024 | 8:00 am
Water color changes due to Lake Okeechobee releases - Wink News
Water color changes due to Lake Okeechobee releases Wink News
Published on 4 March 2024 | 8:00 am
Lake Okeechobee discharges began Feb. 17. Lost Summer again in Stuart? - TCPalm
Lake Okeechobee discharges began Feb. 17. Lost Summer again in Stuart? TCPalm
Published on 1 March 2024 | 8:00 am
Mast sends letter to Army Corps seeking answers about discharges - WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
Mast sends letter to Army Corps seeking answers about discharges WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
Published on 1 March 2024 | 8:00 am
How much more Lake Okeechobee water is coming to the St. Lucie River? - TCPalm
How much more Lake Okeechobee water is coming to the St. Lucie River? TCPalm
Published on 1 March 2024 | 8:00 am
Two people in hospital, one person killed in crash on Okeechobee Boulevard - WPEC
Two people in hospital, one person killed in crash on Okeechobee Boulevard WPEC
Published on 26 February 2024 | 8:00 am
Driver killed in 2-vehicle crash on Okeechobee Boulevard at Sansbury Way in West Palm Beach - WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
Driver killed in 2-vehicle crash on Okeechobee Boulevard at Sansbury Way in West Palm Beach WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
Published on 26 February 2024 | 8:00 am
Deadly collision involving box and semi-truck halts traffic in Okeechobee - WPEC
Deadly collision involving box and semi-truck halts traffic in Okeechobee WPEC
Published on 26 February 2024 | 8:00 am
Rivers Coalition rails against Lake Okeechobee discharges - TCPalm
Rivers Coalition rails against Lake Okeechobee discharges TCPalm
Published on 22 February 2024 | 8:00 am
Lake Okeechobee discharges: Why wasn't Army Corps transparent about the volume of water? - TCPalm
Lake Okeechobee discharges: Why wasn't Army Corps transparent about the volume of water? TCPalm
Published on 21 February 2024 | 8:00 am
Water Quality Report: Lowering Lake Okeechobee underway - WGCU
Water Quality Report: Lowering Lake Okeechobee underway WGCU
Published on 20 February 2024 | 8:00 am
Environmentalists concerned about Lake Okeechobee releases to St. Lucie River - WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
Environmentalists concerned about Lake Okeechobee releases to St. Lucie River WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
Published on 20 February 2024 | 8:00 am
Feelings about Lake Okeechobee water discharges mixed - WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
Feelings about Lake Okeechobee water discharges mixed WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
Published on 18 February 2024 | 8:00 am
Water discharges from Lake Okeechobee into St. Lucie River begin - WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
Water discharges from Lake Okeechobee into St. Lucie River begin WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
Published on 17 February 2024 | 8:00 am
Massive Lake Okeechobee discharges to come this weekend, officials announce - WPEC
Massive Lake Okeechobee discharges to come this weekend, officials announce WPEC
Published on 16 February 2024 | 8:00 am
High water on Lake Okeechobee 'affects us horribly,' Belle Glade resident says - WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
High water on Lake Okeechobee 'affects us horribly,' Belle Glade resident says WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
Published on 16 February 2024 | 8:00 am
Lowering Lake Okeechobee before the rainy season is going to be a rush - WUSF
Lowering Lake Okeechobee before the rainy season is going to be a rush WUSF
Published on 16 February 2024 | 8:00 am
WATER WATCH: Planned water releases from Lake Okeechobee sparks environmental concerns - FOX 4 News Fort Myers WFTX
WATER WATCH: Planned water releases from Lake Okeechobee sparks environmental concerns FOX 4 News Fort Myers WFTX
Published on 16 February 2024 | 8:00 am
El Niño rains blamed for releasing harmful Lake Okeechobee water - Palm Beach Post
El Niño rains blamed for releasing harmful Lake Okeechobee water Palm Beach Post
Published on 16 February 2024 | 8:00 am
Advocates worry about Lake Okeechobee water releases - Wink News
Advocates worry about Lake Okeechobee water releases Wink News
Published on 16 February 2024 | 8:00 am
Environmentalists warn of impacts ahead of Lake Okeechobee discharges - WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
Environmentalists warn of impacts ahead of Lake Okeechobee discharges WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
Published on 15 February 2024 | 8:00 am
Lake Okeechobee discharges coming Saturday; Army Corps says lake too high - TCPalm
Lake Okeechobee discharges coming Saturday; Army Corps says lake too high TCPalm
Published on 14 February 2024 | 8:00 am
Lake Okeechobee discharges to begin Saturday - WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
Lake Okeechobee discharges to begin Saturday WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
Published on 14 February 2024 | 8:00 am
Corps: Lake O water will be sent west, east and south to lower lake level - News-Press
Corps: Lake O water will be sent west, east and south to lower lake level News-Press
Published on 14 February 2024 | 8:00 am
Army Corps considering discharges from Lake Okeechobee to St. Lucie Estuary - WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
Army Corps considering discharges from Lake Okeechobee to St. Lucie Estuary WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
Published on 13 February 2024 | 8:00 am
Water Quality Report: Releases to lower water level in Lake Okeechobee starting, whatever it's called - WGCU
Published on 12 February 2024 | 8:00 am
Water Quality Report: Lake Okeechobee is rather full these days - WGCU
Water Quality Report: Lake Okeechobee is rather full these days WGCU
Published on 4 February 2024 | 8:00 am
Gov. DeSantis on hand for ribbon cutting of first Lake Okeechobee treatment cell - CBS News
Gov. DeSantis on hand for ribbon cutting of first Lake Okeechobee treatment cell CBS News
Published on 25 January 2024 | 8:00 am
Okeechobee man accused of uploading, possessing child pornography following tip-off - WPEC
Okeechobee man accused of uploading, possessing child pornography following tip-off WPEC
Published on 24 January 2024 | 8:00 am
Residents react to 2 attempted child abduction cases in Okeechobee County - WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
Residents react to 2 attempted child abduction cases in Okeechobee County WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
Published on 24 January 2024 | 8:00 am
2 Okeechobee County men face child porn charges after arrests on same day - WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
2 Okeechobee County men face child porn charges after arrests on same day WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
Published on 24 January 2024 | 8:00 am
Multiple agencies bust Okeechobee woman's alleged drug trafficking operation - WPEC
Multiple agencies bust Okeechobee woman's alleged drug trafficking operation WPEC
Published on 22 January 2024 | 8:00 am
Okeechobee juvenile faces sextortion, child porn charges - WPEC
Okeechobee juvenile faces sextortion, child porn charges WPEC
Published on 12 January 2024 | 8:00 am
New superintendent chosen by Okeechobee County School Board after Kenworthy retires - WPEC
New superintendent chosen by Okeechobee County School Board after Kenworthy retires WPEC
Published on 9 January 2024 | 8:00 am
Florida men paddleboard across alligator-infested lake to raise awareness for conservation efforts - FOX 13 Tampa
Florida men paddleboard across alligator-infested lake to raise awareness for conservation efforts FOX 13 Tampa
Published on 7 January 2024 | 8:00 am
Dog that bit staff member at Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office Animal Control euthanized - WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
Dog that bit staff member at Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office Animal Control euthanized WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm
Published on 12 December 2023 | 8:00 am
Jupiter police officers honored for stopping school massacre plan in Okeechobee - WPEC
Jupiter police officers honored for stopping school massacre plan in Okeechobee WPEC
Published on 14 November 2023 | 8:00 am
Okeechobee celebrates and preserves the past in a state that changes every day - FOX 13 Tampa
Okeechobee celebrates and preserves the past in a state that changes every day FOX 13 Tampa
Published on 7 November 2023 | 8:00 am
Family seeks answers, justice after teen's tragic death at Quinceañera party in Okeechobee - WPEC
Family seeks answers, justice after teen's tragic death at Quinceañera party in Okeechobee WPEC
Published on 4 October 2023 | 7:00 am
A Boat Delivery via the Okeechobee Waterway - Sail Magazine
A Boat Delivery via the Okeechobee Waterway Sail Magazine
Published on 21 August 2023 | 7:00 am