Conservation groups acquire land to help Florida panthers migrate

Glades County wildlife corridor will facilitate roaming by endangered big cats A partnership of government agencies and conservation groups announced Tuesday that they have protected 1,278 acres west of Lake Okeechobee to help Florida panthers as they migrate with increasing frequency from the Everglades north toward Central Florida.
http://orlando.feedsportal.com/c/34256/f/623130/s/1f9b6869/l/0L0Sorlandosentinel0N0Cnews0Clocal0Cstate0Cos0Ewildlife0Ecorridor0Eflorida0Epanthers0E20A120A5220H0A0H49117460Bstory0Dtrack0Frss/story01.htm

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 15:53:59 -0700

Firefighters contain blaze that threatened homes in Okeechobee County

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY — Firefighters fought a 25-acre blaze that threatened four homes Tuesday, Florida Forest Service officials said.
http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2012/may/22/firefighters-contain-blaze-that-threatened-homes/?partner=yahoo_feeds

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 16:58:00 -0700

New Study Determines that Radiation Therapy Offers Hope and Excellent Restoration In Treating Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer ...

PORT SAINT LUCIE, Fla., May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Gary L. Marder, D.O., Medical Director of Marder Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center in Port Saint Lucie and Okeechobee, Florida ( www.marderdermatology.com ...
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/study-determines-radiation-therapy-offers-104600982.html

Published: Thu, 03 May 2012 03:46:00 -0700

Romney's visit delays Interstate 95 traffic near Okeechobee Boulevard

Romney's visit delays Interstate 95 traffic near Okeechobee Boulevard
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/traffic/romneys-visit-delays-interstate-95-traffic-near-okeechobee-boulevard-2362047.html?cxtype=ynews_rss

Published: Thu, 17 May 2012 16:35:02 -0700

Conservation groups acquire land to expand wildlife corridor

Glades County land will facilitate northward migration of endangered Florida panthers. A partnership of government agencies and conservation groups announced Tuesday that they have protected 1,278 acres west of Lake Okeechobee to help Florida panthers as they migrate with increasing frequency from the Everglades north toward Central Florida.
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/os-wildlife-corridor-florida-panthers-20120522,0,2269738.story?track=rss

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 15:49:05 -0700

LS9 Announces Florida Plant Grand Opening and Receives $4.5 Million From Florida Opportunity Fund

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. ---- LS9, Inc., a technology leader in the development of renewable and sustainable products, today announced an investment from the Florida Opportunity Fund's (FOF) Clean Energy ...
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/ls9-announces-florida-plant-grand-140500943.html

Published: Mon, 14 May 2012 07:05:00 -0700

Jeffrey L. Frischkorn: Florida is a game hog when it comes to wild pig hunting

OKEECHOBEE, Fla. — If Florida is Hog Heaven, the heavily farmed area around Lake Okeechobee is Hog Central.
http://news-herald.com/articles/2012/05/14/sports/nh5483699.txt

Published: Mon, 14 May 2012 15:35:28 -0700

Memorial Day closings, events in St. Lucie County

Memorial Day events and closings in St. Lucie County
http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2012/may/21/holiday-02/?partner=RSS

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 04:11:01 -0700

Miami man charged with arson in Okeechobee store fire

A Miami man has been charged with arson in connection with a fire that destroyed an Okeechobee food store.
http://www.wpbf.com/news/south-florida/treasure-coast/Miami-man-charged-with-arson-in-Okeechobee-store-fire/-/8882916/13484422/-/dwmn6w/-/index.html

Published: Fri, 18 May 2012 13:49:20 -0700

Parents and students can explore new Treasure Coast regional virtual school Thursday

More Treasure Coast students will soon be able to head to class without leaving home.
http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2012/may/22/parents-and-students-can-explore-new-treasure/?partner=yahoo_feeds

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 15:19:00 -0700