Stormwater Treatment Areas (STAs) are constructed wetlands designed for the final cleaning of stormwater flowing into the Everglades …
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By Florida Sugarcane Farmers
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4/17/24
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The “dry” season continues to bring above average rainfall, which means Lake Okeechobee...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/6/24 |
Water from Lake Okeechobee flowed into the first cell of the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir Stormwater Treatment Area ...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/28/24 |
The 2023-2024 dry season continues to bring above average rainfall, keeping the level of Lake Okeechobee above it’s “ecological envelope.”
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/24/24 |
The 2024 Torry Island BBQ Festival is planned for March 2 at Torry Island.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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1/18/24
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Carl Booth Jr., who was convicted of shooting and killing another man in 2008 has been released from prison despite a life sentence.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/11/24 |
A Belle Glade man was found guilty of first-degree murder by a jury of his peers last week.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/11/23 |
A 36-year-old West Palm Beach woman was arrested last week on charges stemming from an accident in July.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/11/23 |
CLEWISTON – The Santa Express rolled into town Dec. 7 with Santa and his helpers on board. The Christmas joy ride was merry and bright...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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12/7/23
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All Aboard! The Santa Express is preparing to roll into town Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023 ...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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12/4/23
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The rain did not stop these dedicated Glade View Elementary School parents from attending...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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11/30/23
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Lake Okeechobee is slowly receding, edging down below 16 feet above sea level, thanks...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/13/23 |
“The dry season is upon us, and we are seeing water levels receding,” said Major Cory Bell of USACE ...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/3/23 |
Florida’s dry season has started, but Lake Okeechobee has little chance of recovery...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/27/23 |
Most rainfall that falls on the farms of the Everglades Agricultural Area never leaves the farm.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/18/23 |
Relatively little water from Lake O has been released to the Caloosahatchee River this wet season.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/11/23 |
Lake Okeechobee was at 16 feet above sea level on Oct. 6.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/6/23 |
SOUTH BAY – Glades Lives Matter and area ministers are counting on the power of prayer to bless the upcoming harvest.
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9/30/23
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Lake Okeechobee was at 15.56 feet above seal level on Sept. 29, as heavy rainfall continued...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/29/23 |
Where’s the help for Lake Okeechobee? That question remained unanswered at the Sept. 14 SFWMD meeting ,,,
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/19/23 |