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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
Okeechobee County students make academic gains in 2025 assessments - South Central Florida Life
Okeechobee County students make academic gains in 2025 assessments South Central Florida Life
Published on 7 July 2025 | 4:48 pm
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 | 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
Deputy responds to call about snake in bed - South Central Florida Life
Deputy responds to call about snake in bed South Central Florida Life
Published on 3 July 2025 | 5:59 pm
Okeechobee County Road Watch Report for week of July 6-12 - South Central Florida Life
Okeechobee County Road Watch Report for week of July 6-12 South Central Florida Life
Published on 3 July 2025 | 5:48 pm
Teachers learn new skills - South Central Florida Life
Teachers learn new skills South Central Florida Life
Published on 3 July 2025 | 3:41 pm
Cindy Burnett Obituary (1956 - 2025) - Okeechobee, FL - The Paducah Sun - Legacy.com
Cindy Burnett Obituary (1956 - 2025) - Okeechobee, FL - The Paducah Sun Legacy.com
Published on 3 July 2025 | 8:58 am
Arturo Lerma Obituary (2025) - Okeechobee, FL - Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home and Crematory - Legacy.com
Arturo Lerma Obituary (2025) - Okeechobee, FL - Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home and Crematory Legacy.com
Published on 3 July 2025 | 12:27 am
Jo Ann Rogers Obituary (2025) - Okeechobee, FL - Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home and Crematory - Legacy.com
Jo Ann Rogers Obituary (2025) - Okeechobee, FL - Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home and Crematory Legacy.com
Published on 2 July 2025 | 8:03 pm
Trump and DeSantis agree on Florida taking over EAA reservoir construction from Army Corps - Treasure Coast News
Trump and DeSantis agree on Florida taking over EAA reservoir construction from Army Corps Treasure Coast News
Published on 1 July 2025 | 9:34 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
Stephen Phillip "Steve" Booth - Legacy.com
Stephen Phillip "Steve" Booth Legacy.com
Published on 1 July 2025 | 5:56 pm
Gov. DeSantis presses Donald Trump on Florida taking over EAA construction - Florida Politics
Gov. DeSantis presses Donald Trump on Florida taking over EAA construction Florida Politics
Published on 1 July 2025 | 4:47 pm
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
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
Clinton Daugherty Obituary (2025) - Okeechobee, FL - Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home and Crematory - Legacy.com
Published on 25 June 2025 | 2:04 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 | 9:04 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
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
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 | 7:00 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 | 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
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
Corps adjusts releases from Lake Okeechobee - captivasanibel.com
Corps adjusts releases from Lake Okeechobee captivasanibel.com
Published on 6 June 2025 | 7:00 am
'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 | 7:00 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 3 June 2025 | 7:00 am
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 | 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
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
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
Florida DOH advisory warns of algae in Martin County on C-44 Canal side of Lake Okeechobee - Treasure Coast News
Florida DOH advisory warns of algae in Martin County on C-44 Canal side of Lake Okeechobee Treasure Coast News
Published on 21 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
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
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 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 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
Okeechobee Arrest Report - South Central Florida Life
Okeechobee Arrest Report South Central Florida Life
Published on 22 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
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
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
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 cuts Lake Okeechobee releases to prevent algae blooms - WUSF
Army Corps cuts Lake Okeechobee releases to prevent algae blooms WUSF
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
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
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 - WPTV
National Weather Service confirms storm in Okeechobee was straight-line winds, not tornadic activity WPTV
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
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
Fat Johnny's BBQ opens in Okeechobee - South Central Florida Life - South Central Florida Life
Fat Johnny's BBQ opens in Okeechobee - South Central Florida Life South Central Florida Life
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
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
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
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
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 - 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
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
20-year-old Okeechobee man sells $11,000 in narcotics to undercover detective - WPEC
20-year-old Okeechobee man sells $11,000 in narcotics to undercover detective WPEC
Published on 12 November 2024 | 8:00 am