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Lake Okeechobee
Coverage of Lake Okeechobee in the Nexus archive.
- Florida’s experience with toxic algae blooms can help clear up Reflecting Pool mess
Florida's St. Johns River is affected by toxic algae blooms due to excessive nutrients, similar to the issue in Washington's Reflecting Pool. The article suggests Florida's experience with algae blooms could inform solutions for the Reflecting Pool problem.
- June 19: Heat wave continues for South Florida into the weekend
South Florida is experiencing a fifth consecutive Heat Advisory through 7 p.m. with heat index up to 110°, followed by thunderstorms developing near Lake Okeechobee and moving south. Scattered storms are expected over Father’s Day weekend, with the heat wave continuing into next week at similar levels.