🌴 We’re excited to share this new spotlight on Okeechobee! VISIT FLORIDA has featured our community in their Small Town Stops series, using beautifully captured footage that highlights the natural beauty, charm, and outdoor adventures that make Okeechobee such a special place to visit. A huge thank‑you to VISIT FLORIDA and CycleHere Films for showcasing our destination and helping us share Okeechobee with travelers across the state and beyond. We’re proud to be part of this series and grateful

VIDEO: Okeechobee County rescuers navigate dense brush to save father and daughter after plane crash

🎯🔥 The action is ON at the Jack Link’s Cup at Quail Creek Sporting Ranch in Okeechobee, Florida! Okeechobee County Tourist Development Council is a proud sponsor of this yearly world-class shooting tournament, welcoming over 1,500 professional shooters from around the globe February 12-15, 2026 (Thursday-Sunday.)🌎🏆 From elite competition and nonstop action to great vendors and an incredible atmosphere, this is one event you don’t want to miss. Okeechobee is the place to be this weekend! Come

Public Safety Director and Fire Chief Earl Wooten gives an update on the First Point Fire on Lake Okeechobee. UPDATE: The fire has burned an estimated 8,612 acres and is 100% contained. There will be smoke visible for the next few days. Florida Forest Service crews will be back tomorrow. | Okeechobee County Fire Rescue

Bass fishing in the Big O

Commitment 2024: Okeechobee County sheriff race

Election results: All Okeechobee County, Florida races