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Happy weekend, Okeechobee County!
In today’s happening-today edition: AI-timed burns boost bass habitat, 10th music festival with Cage The Elephant, 75th annual Cowtown Rodeo, and more. + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Restoration window opens wide: With Lake Okeechobee running low, SFWMD and FWC will step up planting, muck removal, and prescribed burns in 2026, using an AI tool to time burns and boost bass habitat — get all the details.
Global stars and fresh faces: Sunshine Grove will celebrate 10th Okeechobee Music Arts Festival March 19 to 22, with Cage The Elephant and LCD Soundsystem. Aquachobee Dub Reggae Takeover will debut, and PoWoW! will return — get all the details.
Imposters exploiting fear tactics: The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office warned residents about a phone scam where callers pose as law enforcement, cite fake warrants, and demand cryptocurrency payments at gas station machines — read the full warning.
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💎 Local business spotlight
Crispy fry fix: Regal Pizza & Restaurant turns out fries that are crisp, hot, and dangerously snackable, perfect with a slice, sub, or wings. When cravings hit, a basket of those salty, golden bites can reset your day in the best way, delivering low-key comfort without fuss.
Smooth-skin game plan: Tired of the shave, wax, repeat? Since 2002, Laser Hair Solutions & Electrolysis has helped Okeechobee ditch fuzz with Candela lasers and time-tested electrolysis, plus facials, peels, and waxing under medical oversight. Low drama, high confidence that lasts.
Local fairway fix: Whether you’re tuning up your short game or craving a mellow walk with a wedge, Blue Cypress Golf & RV Resort serves an easygoing executive course with lakeside views and league buzz, turning weekday swings into mini staycations. Light, fun, and friendly…without the fuss.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🔫 Ladies Handgun Fundamentals @ Okeechobee Shooting Sports | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – If quality time means swapping small talk for trigger discipline, this ladies-only handgun fundamentals class at Okeechobee Shooting Sports is the move. Learn safe handling, build confidence, earn a CCW certificate, and yes, 9mm pistols and 100 rounds are provided, or bring your own.
🤠 75th Annual Okeechobee Cowtown Rodeo @ Okeechobee County Cattlemen’s Association Arena | Saturday (3/14) at 2:00 PM – Seventy-five years in and the Cowtown Rodeo still kicks harder than your morning coffee. Watch world-class riders in the historic grandstand, cheer the mutton bustin, and soak up real Okeechobee. Buy online to save, bring cash, and snag seats early, plus parking supports local students.
🎯 Coffee & Clays @ OK Corral Gun Club | Sunday (3/15) at 8:30 AM – Ready to trade small talk for scattershot? Expect coffee, donuts, and relaxed trigger time, all experience levels welcome, shoot at your own pace. Members get the deal, newcomers can test-drive before joining, just bring your shotgun, ammo, and eye and ear protection.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Okeechobee County report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 83°F – Low: 64°F – Precip: 61%
A slight chance of rain showers between 10am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. East northeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 84°F – Low: 65°F – Precip: 75%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southeast wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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