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News Cast 9/19

News Cast for September 19th: Okeechobee City officials said there is a growing problem of homeless sleeping in Flagler Park. They are mulling over what to do. Police Chief Donald…

News Cast 8/8

News Cast for August 8th: Schools hold budget hearing, open house Okeechobee schools proposed a $216 million dollar budget. It represents an increase of $4.2 million this year. They are…

News Cast 8/7

News Cast for August 7th: Schools earn C Okeechobee Schools remained a C district for the 2023-2024 academic year. Central Elementary, Okeechobee High, Everglades Elementary, North, Seminole, and Osceola Middle…

News Cast 7/22

News Cast July 22nd: Still no decision on food trucks The Okeechobee City Council Discussed the food truck issue again, and two members urged them to consider grandfathering in a…

News Cast 6/19

News Cast June 19th: He wasn’t welcome Two teens and an adult female said a man tried to break into a residence on SE 36th Avenue by taking out a…

News Cast 6/11

News Cast for June 11th: Farm Bill advances in Congress The US Congress took action on the farm bill known as the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2024.…

Additional News for 6/6:

During the past year, the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office and Okeechobee City Police Department received various complaints of local businesses selling e-cigarette/vape pens to underage minors within Okeechobee County, Florida.…

News Cast 5/28

News Cast for May 28th: Okeechobee remembers the fallen Okeechobee celebrated Memorial Day with a short ceremony with a speech, prayer, taps, and a flag salute. AMVets Post 200 in…

News Cast 5/24

News Cast for May 24th: Only One left standing Dylan Tedders is the only finalist for the job of Okeechobee School Superintendent. He was interviewed for 90 minutes with questions…

News Cast 5/15

News Cast for May 15th: Sheriff warns of continued drug problem Drug overdoses continue to increase in Okeechobee. Fentanyl and methamphetamines are the drugs of choice these days. Sheriff Noel…