Lake Okeechobee News - Belle Glade

12/18/2024

Arrests ...

The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office...

12/18/2024

Add sweet potatoes to your holiday meal ...

Sweet potatoes are a nutritious and delicious treat for any meal, but did you know Florida’s varieties of the root can be the star of your holiday table?

12/18/2024

Festive colors and creative sweaters filled GDS campus as students brought their holiday spirit to life.

On Tuesday, Dec. 17, Glades Day School held an Ugly Christmas Sweater Competition.

12/18/2024

When should you take Social Security?

AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor answers questions about Social Security.

12/17/2024

Holiday fun ...

On Friday, Dec. 13, teachers and staff at Pioneer Park Elementary School made sure the students had an amazing...

12/14/2024

Santa Express visits the Glades ...

U.S. Sugar’s Santa Express was back again this year making trips at towns around Lake Okeechobee.

12/13/2024

Beginning Dec. 14 the Clewiston boat lock will be open 24 hours

The South Florida Water Management District is changing the operating schedule of the S-310 Boat Lock in Clewiston.

12/12/2024

Glades Central wins

The Glades Central Raiders defeated the Pahokee Blue Devils 68-30 on Dec. 10 in Belle Glade.

12/10/2024

For the 35th consecutive year, the office has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

The Clerk’s office continues to set a high bar for financial management and reporting in local government....

12/09/2024

4-H program aims for the stars ...

Florida youth are setting their career sights on the stars with the 4-H youth development program’s...

12/09/2024

Beware of scams!

With the year quickly winding down, Better Business Bureau has compiled our naughty list of the top 12 holiday scams.

12/06/2024

FEMA offers help to farmers impacted by storms ...

LABELLE -- FEMA will hold a farm recovery event on Dec. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the UF/IFAS Hendry Co. Extension Building, 1085 Pratt Boulevard in LaBelle. The program will educate farmers …

12/06/2024

USACE to lower Lake O to allow submerged aquatic vegetation to regrow

12/04/2024

The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office …

12/04/2024

Local Farm Bureau earns honors

Western Palm Beach County Farm Bureau has earned coveted awards for its achievements...

12/02/2024

Santa Express to visit Belle Glade

The Sugar Express Toys for Tots Train is returning on Dec. 12! The steam-powered train will deliver hundreds of gifts to South Central Florida’s Toys for Tots program! At each of the four …

11/29/2024

What can individuals do to save on food costs? Read the story for some tips!

While the price of eggs was impacted by the loss of millions of laying hens due to bird flu, many factors also...

11/27/2024

Pahokee City Election is in March

Qualifying for the Tuesday, March 11, 2025, City of Pahokee Election ended today, November 26, after being open for a week.