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First Bank named 2026 National Community Bank Service Awards recipient
First Bank has received an honorable mention in the Independent Community Bankers of America’s (ICBA) 2026 National Community Bank Service Awards. more
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Postal Service recommends 2026 holiday mailing and shipping dates
n September 22, the U.S. Postal Service announced the recommended mailing and shipping dates for the 2026 holiday season. more
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Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) has completed 2,000 miles of overhead-to-underground neighborhood power line conversions through the company’s Storm Secure Underground Program, benefitting more than 200,000 customers in Florida. [Photo courtesy FPL]
2,000 miles of powerlines now underground in Florida thanks to FPL
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) has completed 2,000 miles of overhead-to-underground neighborhood... more
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Security Summit closes summer series with data security reminder for tax pros
The Internal Revenue Service and the Security Summit partners today urged tax professionals to stay vigilant against identity theft. more
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Xfinity and Comcast Business reliable, high-speed Internet services are now available to more than 2,800 homes and businesses in Glades County. [Photo by Marcelo Murillo/Courtesy Comcast]
Xfinity and Comcast expand high-speed internet service in Glades County
Xfinity and Comcast Business reliable, high-speed Internet services are now available to more than 2,800 homes and businesses in Glades County ... more
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Chipotle Mexican Grill opens in Okeechobee
Okeechobee has a new restaurant opening this week. Chipotle Mexican Grill opened its first location in Okeechobee. The new restaurant is located across from Home Depot more
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Join United Way’s free tax preparation team and make a difference
The United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades is seeking volunteers to help the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program ... more
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Southwest Florida Water Management District
SFWMD announces upcoming public meetings for September
Join the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for upcoming public meetings in the next few weeks. more
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U.S. Postal Service will be closed in observance of Labor Day, September 7
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will observe Labor Day on Monday, September 7. more
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FPL lineworkers ready to begin work on powerlines. [Photo by David Adame/FPL]
Dedicated day celebrates impact of FPL, Florida lineworkers
August 26 marks Florida Lineworker Appreciation Day. In rain, heat and other unique conditions, about 1,000 ... more
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OKEECHOBEE — Mayor Dowling Watford ran into future Okeechobee Culver's managers while out of town recently. The two women told him the Okeechobee restaurant was hoping to open in November. They said the biggest holdup is the sewer hookup, but they hoped it would be resolved soon.  They added that they could not open until the street is paved, but Mayor Watford said that should be taken care of soon.
What is happening with Culver's?
Mayor Dowling Watford ran into future Okeechobee Culver's managers while out of town recently. more
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United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades reaches annual campaign goal
Through the generosity of donors, businesses, foundations, partner agencies and community supporters ... more
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Collaboratory to host AI Fridays workshop for Southwest Florida businesses
Collaboratory is inviting Southwest Florida business owners to its first AI Fridays workshop on Friday, Aug. 14 ... more
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Southwest Florida Water Management District
SFWMD to hold upcoming public meetings
Join the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for upcoming public meetings in the next few weeks. more
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AAA explains the importance of travel insurance and why timing matters
Only a handful of weeks remain in the summer travel season, yet millions of Americans still have vacations planned before Labor Day. more
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FWC to meet August 5 in Panama City
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will meet in person Aug.5 at the Panama City Beach Conference Center ... more
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Treasure Health appoints George W. Eighmy as Chief Financial Officer
Treasure Health, parent company of Treasure Coast Hospice and Brevard-based St. Francis Hospice, announced the appointment of George W. Eighmy ... more
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Okeechobee guest wins $39,618 jackpot at Seminole Brighton Bay Casino
A lucky guest from Okeechobee won a jackpot totaling $39,618.89 on Wednesday, July 22, at Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Michael Barrere and Al Cole from City Electric Supply Okeechobee stopped by Big Lake Missions Outreach to donate boxes and bags of food to support the community. [Photo courtesy City Electric Supply]
Letter to the Editor: CES gives back to the community
City Electric Supply in Okeechobee opened its doors in 1995… more
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Southwest Florida Water Management District
SFWMD announces upcoming meetings
Join the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for upcoming public meetings in the next few weeks. more
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