Lake Okeechobee News - Belle Glade

01/13/2025

Drones help monitor crops

The ability to detect crop nutrient deficiencies and promptly modify fertilizer application to address...

01/10/2025

Fire is a beneficial land management tool in Florida.

01/10/2025

On Jan. 8, USDA announced the third tranche of states that are enrolled in the National Milk Testing Strategy.

On Jan. 8, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)...

01/07/2025

The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges by the PBSO...

01/06/2025

DCF continues to foster breakthrough strategies, strengthen resiliency and more

Department of Children and Families (Department) Secretary Shevaun Harris highlighted the continued successes...

01/06/2025

he theme is “Finding Hope Like Dr. King: Staying Strong in Hard Time”

Rosenwald Elementary School, 1321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, will host their 40th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Day Oratorical Contest...

01/06/2025

Did you make a resolution?

According to the financial services company SoFi, electricity is the most expensive utility...

01/06/2025

“Although the daily average price is slightly more expensive, Florida gas prices remain within the same range they’ve been in for the past four months,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA - The Auto Club Group.

Florida gas prices are beginning the near year slightly more expensive than this time in 2024.

12/28/2024

New year brings new laws

On Jan. 1, a slew of new laws are going into effect in the state of Florida, including a law restricting the access of social media sites for children under the age of 13. …

12/27/2024

Lake Okeechobee is slowly receding

Lake Okeechobee is still about 6 inches higher than the average for this time of year, but the Big O is slowly receding.

12/21/2024

Seniors can be vulnerable during the holiday season.

Scams targeting people aged 60 and older resulted in over $3.4 billion in losses in 2023 alone...

12/19/2024

Group wedding planned on Valentine's Day

Registration is open for the free Valentine’s Day wedding, officiated by Joseph Abruzzo...

12/19/2024

How much should city manager be paid?

The Commission is currently at an impasse as a majority of the board is sticking with an annual salary of $120,000...

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...