Lake Okeechobee News - Glades County

12/20/2025

BREAKING: The boat of Fort Myers attorney Randall Spivey was found adrift last night about 70 miles off the coast of Lee County. Spivey and his nephew are missing and the Coast Guard is searching. In addition, Spivey’s family is organizing a massive search with boats and planes today and they’re asking for any help possible.

12/19/2025

https://www.lakeonews.com/glades-county/stories/glades-county-road-watch-report-for-week-of-dec-21-27,83296?

U.S. 27 (S.R. 25) at S.R. 78 Intersection: (Construction project) Crews will be reconstructing the intersection with concrete pavement.

12/18/2025

Law enforcement officer shortage
https://lakeonews.com/stories/florida-taxwatch-analyzes-sheriffs-offices-staffing-recommends-policies-to-retain-law,83279?

Today, Florida TaxWatch (FTW) released its analysis of Florida Sheriffs’ Offices Staffing Analysis...

12/18/2025

Siboney Ranch will be protected through a conservation easement

TALLAHASSEE, FL – On Dec. 17, the Florida Governor and Cabinet approved funding for the permanent conservation of 21,553.27 acres across four properties …

12/17/2025

FDOT held a public meeting to answer questions and accept public comments on the SR 70 plan.
https://www.lakeonews.com/glades-county/stories/fdot-plans-to-four-lane-more-of-sr-70,83212?

FDOT is conducting a Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study on proposed changes to and 8.6 mile segment of State Road 70, from CR 721 to 128th ...

12/16/2025

Try these tasty recipes!

Florida Dairy Farmers share recipes to make for the holidays.

12/16/2025

Lucky guest hits jackpot at Brighton Bay Casino
https://www.lakeonews.com/glades-county/stories/guest-hits-jackpot-of-over-120000-at-seminole-brighton-bay-hotel-casino,83196?

A lucky guest claimed a $123,693.98 progressive jackpot at Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino...

12/16/2025

Moore Haven senior Sa’Nyree Myers is one of the top scorers in the state in girls’ basketball.

The Moore Haven Lady Terriers are 10-0 through their first ten games this season, and during that win streak ...

12/15/2025

Arrest Report
https://www.lakeonews.com/glades-county/stories/glades-county-arrest-report,83187?

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

12/15/2025

Panther killed in Glades County ...
https://lakeonews.com/stories/florida-panther-mortality-update,83182?

The FWC has updated the Panther Pulse web page with mortality information through Dec. 12 ...

12/12/2025

A “strike team” is ready to start ecological restoration work on Lake O.

WEST PALM BEACH – Lake Okeechobee levels are expected to drop enough by Spring to allow restoration projects to improve the big lake’s ecology.

12/11/2025

Mother Nature isn’t cooperating.
https://www.lakeonews.com/glades-county/stories/caloosahatchee-river-flow-is-under-minimum-flow-level,83155?

The Caloosahatchee River is not meeting the Minimum Flow Level (MFL). What does that mean?