Lake Okeechobee News - Belle Glade

10/15/2025

Everglades environment in general has benefited from the recent dry spell.
https://www.lakeonews.com/belle-glade/stories/lake-o-expected-to-end-dry-season-around-14-feet,82145?

Water managers expect Lake Okeechobee to end the wet season just above 14 feet according to information shared …

10/15/2025

Qualifications questioned ...
https://lakeonews.com/stories/letter-to-the-editor-tuesday-oct-14-pahokee-commission-meeting,82139?

The City of Pahokee is not in the position to have an on-the-job trainee as Interim City Manager or Permanent City Manager

10/14/2025

SFWMD Governing discussed restoring and protecting surface waters
https://www.lakeonews.com/belle-glade/stories/more-water-storage-needed-north-of-lake-o,82134?

The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Governing Board reviewed the Northern Everglades and Estuaries Protection Program (NEEPP) at their Oct. 9 meeting.

10/10/2025

Catch a Florida Memory’s saltwater angler recognition program rewards anglers for their fishing efforts
https://www.lakeonews.com/belle-glade/stories/fwcs-catch-a-florida-memory-announces-season-3s-triple-threat-throwdown-winner,82062?

The Triple Threat Throwdown continues to be a cornerstone of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s...

10/10/2025

PBSC hosted a a one-day summit showcasing Florida’s rising leadership in quantum technology
https://www.lakeonews.com/belle-glade/stories/pbsc-pproposes-quantum-innovation-center-to-power-floridas-future-workforce,82064?

Palm Beach State College President Ava L. Parker, J.D., joined more than 350 state and industry leaders at Quantum Beach 2025...

10/10/2025

UF’s Plant Diagnostic Center earns national accreditation
https://www.lakeonews.com/belle-glade/stories/ufs-plant-diagnostic-center-earns-national-accreditation-a-first-for-us-universities,82066?

The University of Florida just made plant pathology history.

10/10/2025

Speeding is just as deadly as drunk driving
https://www.lakeonews.com/belle-glade/stories/aaa-speeding-hits-just-as-hard-as-drunk-driving,82067?

Speeding may not feel reckless, but AAA warns it’s just as deadly as drunk driving. Through its bold new campaign...

10/10/2025

Congressman Franklin led a bipartisan letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture
https://www.lakeonews.com/belle-glade/stories/franklin-urges-usda-to-support-specialty-crop-producers,82079?

Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) led a bipartisan letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins urging the agency to include Florida’s

10/10/2025

BBB provides guidance for home cybersecurity
https://www.lakeonews.com/belle-glade/stories/bbb-provides-home-cybersecurity-guidance-to-help-consumers-protect-their-digital-lives,82081?

Clearwater, Florida – October 8, 2025 — Better Business Bureau (BBB) offers practical, consumer-friendly tips...

10/08/2025

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

10/07/2025

The South Florida Water Management District (District) is proud to offer a free library of digital assets....