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Local government in Glades County is set to lose $4 million in revenue annually if voters approve the cuts to property taxes on the ballot this November.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/21/26 |
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Gov. DeSantis vetoed a bill that would have regulated the disposal of processed human waste …
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/17/26 |
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Florida legislators tried to close the loophole in the state’s regulations regarding the landspreading of human waste this year, only to have the bill vetoed ...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/17/26 |
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With the 2026 general election rapidly approaching, The Florida Bar has updated its resources to assist voters with the state’s ...
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By The Florida Bar
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7/11/26
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The U.S. Postal Service will observe Independence Day on Saturday, July 4,
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News from USPS
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6/30/26
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On June 24, Governor Ron DeSantis was proud to celebrate the opening of the Florida Pavilion at the Great American State Fair.
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News from FWC
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6/25/26
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In June 2025, Florida officials unveiled plans for an immigration detention facility on an abandoned airstrip deep in the Big Cypress National Preserve...
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/16/26 |
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As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, Second Lady Usha Vance invites students in grades K–8 to take part in her Summer Reading Challenge...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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6/5/26
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Florida lawmakers voted on June 2 to approve a constitutional amendment proposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis that would ask voters to begin phasing out property taxes on homesteaded homes.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/3/26 |
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Last year, U.S. Postal Service employees suffered more than 5,200 dog attacks.
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By USPS
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5/29/26
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This Mailbox Improvement Week (May 18-24, 2026), the United States Postal Service (USPS) is reminding Americans everywhere to inspect ...
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By United States Postal Service
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5/15/26
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Okeechobee and Glades County would share a district with Indian River and parts of Orlando in new proposed congressional map.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/30/26 |
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The Internal Revenue Service reminds last-minute tax filers that the April 15 tax deadline is next week.
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By Castro Alejandra
Internal Revenue Services | 4/10/26 |
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With the April 15 tax deadline fast approaching, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that there is still time to file their federal income tax return ...
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By Alejandra Castro
IRS Media Relations | 4/6/26 |
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The Internal Revenue Service today announced that over 1.3 million people across the nation have unclaimed refunds ...
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By IRS
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3/23/26
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TALLAHASSEE — Special general elections hold greater significance due to typically lower voter turnout, meaning each vote carries more weight ...
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By iVoterGuide
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3/16/26
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On March 5, the Internal Revenue Service announced its annual Dirty Dozen list of tax scams for 2026 that threaten ...
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By IRS
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3/5/26
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Join the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for upcoming public meetings in the next few weeks.
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By SFWMD
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3/3/26
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Taxpayers can track refund status using Where’s My Refund?, the IRS2Go app, or their IRS Individual Online Account.
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By IRS
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1/27/26
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The U.S. Postal Service issued a new 4-cent Angel’s Trumpets stamp on Jan. 9.
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1/9/26
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