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OKEECHOBEE – At their Oct. 17 meeting, Okeechobee County Commissioners declared Oct. 25 to Nov. 2 at Florida Department of Transportation Mobility Week. Okeechobee County Public Works Director Darren Brown (left) and County Engineer Stef Matthes (center) accepted the proclamation from Commission Chair David Hazellief. Mobility Week is a cooperative effort by the Florida Department of Transportation and its partner agencies to promote awareness of safe, multimodal transportation choices by hosting an annual collection of outreach events. It is a time for counties, cities, and transportation agencies to highlight transportation achievements, roll out new initiatives, and/or implement new policies promoting multimodal transportation. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
County honors Transportation Mobility Week
At their Oct. 17 meeting, Okeechobee County Commissioners declared Oct. 25 to Nov. 2 at Florida Department of Transportation Mobility Week. more
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The FWC offers spring/summer wild hog hunting at 26 wildlife management areas across the state.
Okeechobee County Commission supports Amendment 2
Okeechobee County Commissioners are encouraging residents to vote “yes” on Amendment 2 to the Florida Constitution ... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- At their Oct. 17 meeting, Okeechobee County Commissioners declared October as National Disability Employment Month in Okeechobee County. [Photo courtesy Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
October is National Disability Employment Month
October is National Disability Employment Month in Okeechobee County, thanks to a proclamation issued at the Oct. 17 meeting of the Okeechobee County Commission. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- At their Oct. 17 meeting, Okeechobee County Commissioners declared October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Help is available for victims of domestic violence
“Domestic violence is a public health issue. I think a lot of people forget that,” County Commissioner Terry Burroughs explained … more
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County ordinance bans sleeping on public property
Sleeping or camping in county parks is banned but people can sleep in their cars under an ordinance passed Oct. 17 by the Okeechobee County Commission. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- At their Oct. 15 meeting, the Okeechobee City Council proclaimed Oct. 21-27 as Florida City Government Week.Left to right are Vice Mayor Monica Clark, City Administrator Gary Ritter, Councilman David McAuley, Mayor Dowling Watford, Councilman Bob Jarriel, City Clerk Lane Gameotea and Councilman Noel Chandler. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Zoning change would allow 7 Brew Coffee shop in city
OKEECHOBEE – A new 7 Brew Coffee shop is in the works in the City of Okeechobee. more
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LWVFL, SPLC file emergency motion to extend voter registration due to hurricanes
On Oct. 9, the LWVFL, represented by the SPLC, filed emergency litigation to reopen the voter registration period... more
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Updates on city closures
City offices may reopen on Friday if it is deemed safe. more
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City commission declares state of emergency
During an emergency meeting of the Clewiston City Commissioners on Oct. 7, the BOCC issued an emergency resolution declaring a state of local emergency. more
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Mayor issues Executive Order
Unlike the controversial emergency ordinance issued prior to Hurricane Helene, the city of Okeechobee's new Executive Order does not mention guns at all. more
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Code Enforcement meeting cancelled
The city of Okeechobee has announced the cancellation of the Oct. 8 code enforcement meeting. more
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Three compete for two city council seats
There are three candidates running for the two city council seats on the general election ballots this year. more
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County commission meeting rescheduled due to storm
OKEECHOBEE --  The Okeechobee County Commission meeting originally planned for Oct. 9 has been rescheduled to Oct. 17.  more
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Gun Owners of America rep explains why emergency ordinance mistake was a big deal
After an emergency ordinance was issued by the Okeechobee City Council in preparation for Hurricane Helene,... more
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Volunteers needed to provide free tax services for the upcoming filing season
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs are currently recruiting volunteers... more
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OKEECHOBEE — Mayor Dowling Watford and the Okeechobee City Council proclaim October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Accepting the proclamation is Jonathan Bean, executive director of Martha's House. [Photo courtesy city of Okeechobee]
Mayor proclaims Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Mayor Dowling Watford and the Okeechobee City Council proclaim October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. more
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LaBelle city commissioner appointed to serve on FLC Legislative Policy Committee
The Florida League of Cities (FLC), the united voice for Florida’s municipal governments, announced... more
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Voter registration deadline for November General Election
On Oct. 1, Secretary of State Cord Byrd reminded Florida voters of the Oct. 7, 2024... more
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Candidates for city council participate in a forum on March 22, 2021 at the Freshman Campus auditorium. These candidates were running for city council during a special election.
City to host political forum
Okeechobee City Council discussed the possibility of hosting or partnering with another organization... more
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City council sets budget for new year
During its September 30 meeting, the Okeechobee City Council set the annual budget for the fiscal year... more
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