Republican Moraitis matches Democrat Moskowitz in early money raised for Florida ... Okeechobee. With term limits approaching, Berman said the timing is fortuitous. “This is a perfect way for me ...

Florida's Lake Okeechobee is essential for water management but faces harmful algal blooms, which thrive in warm, nutrient-rich waters. Daily vertical migration enables them to survive in turbid ...

Lake Okeechobee, Florida's largest freshwater lake, plays a vital role in the state's ecosystem and water management. Spanning 730 square miles with an average depth of just 9 feet, it serves as a ...

Okeechobee County Sheriff took to Facebook Sunday posting Highway 70 West has been closed on the Highlands County Line due to brush fires. The sheriff's office advises the public to find an alternate ...

A county-wide burn ban has been issued for Okeechobee County due to escalating fire risks associated with current dry ...

The Okeechobee County Public Safety Director and Fire Chief Earl Wooten issued an immediate county-wide burn ban.

A new burn ban in Okeechobee County went into effect Thursday as recent dry weather has increased the risk of wildfires.

There were 89 wildfires currently burning in Florida on April 23. The number of fires is down slightly but more acres - 3,423 - are affected. Overnight, several new fires popped up in Florida's ...