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USPS is enhancing service standards
New tools and fact sheet offered to help customers determine expected delivery times Refinements will occur in two phases: April 1 and July 1 Refinements estimated to save USPS at … more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Warren Sapp spoke at April 24 meeting of the Okeechobee County Commission. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Another commission meeting, another protest ...
OKEECHOBEE – In what has become a regular occurrence at Okeechobee County Commission meetings, a group of protesters dominated the public comment period of the April 24 meeting of the … more
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Hendry County may allow shipping containers in residential areas
Hendry County may permit the use of shipping containers in residential areas under a proposed change to the Land Development Regulations. more
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Voters asked to verify addresses
Postcards requesting address confirmation went out to all registered voters in Okeechobee County in late March or early April. more
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USPS to celebrate 250th anniversaries of Army, Navy, and Marine Corps with commemorative stamps
The U.S. Postal Service to proudly unveil three individual commemorative stamps honoring the 250th anniversaries more
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Food trucks back on the agenda again
Food trucks were back on the Okeechobee City Council’s agenda this week. more
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City council reviews budget
Because Finance Director India Riedel was unable to attend the April 15 Okeechobee City Council meeting... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Fireworks lit up the night sky above the Okeechobee Agir-Civic Center on July 6. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
City considers allowing sale of fireworks in city limits
Okeechobee City Council talked about a new proposed ordinance allowing vendors to sell fireworks in the city limits. more
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Protestor charged with battery on law enforcement officer
One of the protestors at a recent Board of County Commissioners was arrested... more
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City of Pahokee audit finds evidence of fraud and abuse
In response to the City of Pahokee’s request, we conducted an audit of the City’s accounts payable expenditures... more
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Family enjoys new Altobello Family Pump Track
County names pump track to honor Altobello Family
Okeechobee County has officially named the new pump track at Kiwanis Park as the "Altobello Family Pump Track. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- At their April 10 meeting, Okeechobee County Commissioners issued a proclamation to Gina Ortiz from Helping People Succeed and Amanda Riedel from Hibiscus Center. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
OKEECHOBEE – April is Child Abuse Prevention Month in Okeechobee County. more
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Lazy 7 area residents complain about watermelon trucks
OKEECHOBEE -- Watermelon trucks on SW 67 th Drive were a topic of discussion at the April 10 meeting of the Okeechobee County Commission. more
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Jason Ferrel addresses city council concerning the sale of fireworks in the city..[Photo by Cathy womble/Lake Okeechobee News]
Fireworks discussed during city council meeting
During its April 1 meeting, the Okeechobee City Council heard from members of the public regarding firework sales. more
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Mayor Dowling Watford proclaims April 2025 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month during recent city council meeting..[Phot by Cathyy womble/Lake Okeechobee News]
Mayor proclaims April to be Child Abuse Prevention Month
Mayor Dowling Watford proclaimed April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Month. more
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April 6-12 declared National Library Week
“The library is the one place you can still go for free,” Okeechobee County Library Director told Okeechobee County Commissioners ... more
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Protesters escorted out of county meeting by deputies
The April 10 Okeechobee County Commission meeting again drew out of county protesters, despite clarification that free speech in the meeting is limited to Okeechobee County issues … more
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The proposed concession building would be placed at the circle in the center of the three fields. [Photo courtesy LaBelle City Hall]
Hendry commissioners balk at price tag for concession stand
A proposed $2.5 million concession building for Forrey Park sparked debate at the April 8 meeting of the Hendry County Board of County Commissioners. more
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April is Fair Housing Month
Hendry County Commissioners have recognized April as Fair Housing Month in Hendry County. more
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April is Donate Life Month in Hendry County
CLEWISTON – At their April 8 meeting, Hendry County Commissioners honored organ transplant donors by declaring April as Donate Life Month. more
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