Lake Okeechobee News - Belle Glade

08/07/2024

PBSC has new classes

Palm Beach State College is expanding offerings in information technology and health sciences...

08/07/2024

Is your license plate legal?

On Aug. 7, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) issued a warning to drivers with Florida license plates...

08/07/2024

UPDATE: Family in accident was from Connecticut. Fatalities included six children.

BELLE GLADE – Nine people were killed in a crash in Belle Glade Monday (Aug. 5) night, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO).

08/06/2024

Glades Day students attend 4-H University

The week of July 28, some Glades Day School Gators took a trip to Gainesville!

08/06/2024

Early voting starts Aug. 10

08/06/2024

Story has bene updated with name of survivor

BELLE GLADE – Nine people were killed in a crash in Belle Glade Monday (Aug. 5) night, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO).

08/06/2024

Nine people killed and one injured in Belle Glade crash

BELLE GLADE – Nine people were killed in a crash in Belle Glade Monday (Aug. 5) night, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO).

08/02/2024

Weekend meal kits provided for kids

The Palm Beach County Library System is providing free weekend meal kits for children...

08/02/2024

Rice field day planned

Rice, the vital crop enjoyed by more than half the world’s population, boasts a versatility that’s hard to match.

08/02/2024

Are you ready for a hurricane?

Florida residents may be in for stormy weather as a tropical system approaches the state.

08/02/2024

In 2023, preliminary data indicates that over 41,000 citations were issued across the state for speeding in a school or work zone.

Each August, as the school year begins in Florida, students eagerly anticipate returning to the classroom...

08/02/2024

Back to school PBS annual backpack and school supply giveaway for 1,100 pre-registered K-12 students...

07/31/2024

Lake O continues to stay around 13.5

Lake Okeechobee continues to hold around 13.5 feet as direct rainfall is slightly higher than evapotranspiration.

07/31/2024

Globally, consumers drink more than 2.2 billion cups of coffee daily.

Crave that cup of coffee in the morning? Globally, consumers drink more than 2.2 billion cups daily.

07/31/2024

A groundbreaking study from UF/IFAS reveals the limitations of some liquid insecticides in eliminating subterranean termite colonies.

How do some of the most voracious subterranean termite species live...

07/30/2024

FHP wins best looking cruiser vote

On July 29, the American Association of State Troopers (AAST) announced the Florida Highway Patrol...

07/30/2024

Are you ready for hurricane season?

The Atlantic hurricane season is underway, and it’s important for all of us to get to know the key tropical weather terms...

07/29/2024

Wastewater monitoring data helps public health agencies identify covid virus outbreak trends early

CDC monitoring of wastewater data shows Florida is one of the states with “very high” risk of covid infection.

07/29/2024

SFWMD monitors Lake Okeechobee algal blooms

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) continue to monitor water quality …

07/26/2024

USACE will host a virtual informational meeting Wednesday, July 31

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District (USACE), will host a virtual informational meeting Wednesday, July 31 ...

07/24/2024

Ninety percent of Florida’s agricultural operations are small farms with gross sales under $250,000, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Ninety percent of Florida’s agricultural operations are small farms with gross sales under $250,000...

07/24/2024

Arrests ...

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

07/24/2024

Lake O level continues to be the same

Direct rainfall continues to be the source of most water entering Lake Okeechobee and evapotranspiration continues to be the way most water leaves the big lake.

07/24/2024

How much do athletes eat?

Perhaps more than any other people, Olympic athletes adhere to the strictest regimens of daily exercise and diet.

07/23/2024

The father and son team of Daniel “Salt” and Kane Weekley went to work in the Rim Ditch and produced a solid bag of Okeechobee big mouths to claim the top prize with a winning weight of 25.38 pounds.

The second qualifier of the Roland Martin Marine Center Series 2024 season presented by HUK ...

07/23/2024

A Power to Save event will be held at the First Baptist Church, 17 NW Ave. B, in Belle Glade on Thursday, July 25 from 3 to 6 p.m.

Florida Power & Light Company’s (FPL) team of energy experts, customer care and external affairs...

07/22/2024

Algal bloom toxin levels in Lake Okeechobee dropped dramatically

Algal bloom toxin levels in Lake Okeechobee dropped dramatically the third week of July …

07/19/2024

Most of the water entering the big lake has been from direct rainfall.

The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) has effectively used algaecide to break up toxic algal blooms ...

07/17/2024

The wild sparrow population has more than doubled since 2019

As the sun rose over the central Florida prairie on July 16, a tiny bird took a tentative hop into...