Water levels at Lake Okeechobee are decreasing, prompting action from the South Florida Water Management District. The district recently closed a lock on the lake. This move is part of the ongoing management of the lake's water levels.

The closure occurred over the weekend, according to reports from the South Florida Water Management District. Further details about the lock closure and its impact can be found through CBS12. For more information on the current status of Lake Okeechobee and the actions being taken by the South Florida Water Management District, readers can consult the original report from CBS12.