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Four to be interviewed for city clerk position
Nineteen applications for the position of city clerk were received by the October 9 deadline, and 16 of those were deemed complete. more
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Fire chief gives quarterly update to city council
Okeechobee County Fire Rescue Chief Justin Hazellief gave a quarterly report to the Okeechobee City Council on Oct. 19 during the regular council meeting. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Phase 2 and 2B of the Okeechobee County Jail Expansion were completed under budget. [Art courtesy Okeechobee County]
County projects completed under budget
OKEECHOBEE – Okeechobee County completed eight capital improvements projects in Fiscal Year 2026; All came in under budget. more
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FDOT plans traffic light at SR 70 and Berman Road -- in 2028
Traffic light at dangerous intersection planed ... in 2028. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- At their Oct. 22 meeting, Okeechobee County Commissioners honored employees who have been with the county for 5 years. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
County employees honored for years of service
OKEECHOBEE – Okeechobee County Commissioners honored county employees for their years of service at the Oct. 22 commission meeting. Alexander … more
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OKEECHOBEE — On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, Rep. Darren Soto and Okeechobee County Commissioner Terry Burroughs visited three small businesses in Okeechobee County.
Rep. Darren Soto and Okeechobee County Commissioner Terry Burroughs visit local small businesses
On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, Rep. Darren Soto and Okeechobee County Commissioner Terry Burroughs... more
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FEMA launches new option to buy flood insurance online
It is now easier than ever for Florida residents to prepare for the devastating financial consequences of flooding. more
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Palm Beach County OIF releases report identifying internal weaknessess
Palm Beach County Office of Inspector General Releases Report on Change Order Management Weaknesses ... more
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Palm Beach County Tax Collector accepts the Association of Government Customer Care Professionals (AGCCP) Award of Distinction. From left to right: Kenia Ramirez, Jim McConnell, Anne M. Gannon, and Rena James.
Palm Beach County Tax Collector honored with two national awards
Palm Beach County Tax Collector Anne M. Gannon is pleased to announce that her organization... more
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Glades County is experiencing flooding with change of water flow
MOORE HAVEN – Recent flooding in the Wayman Road and Coffee Road areas was discussed at the Oct. 15 meeting of the Glades County Commission. more
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Change.org petition protests planned 199-home development
At their Oct. 8 meeting, the Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners approved rezoning of a 74-acre Wolff Farms property where a 199-home ... more
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Hendry BOCC amends contract with Children's Advocacy Center
Hendry County entered into a contract with Children's Advocacy Center of SWFL on Oct. 1, 2009. more
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Hendry County to sponsor Junior Rodeo events
At the regular meeting of the Hendry County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, Oct. 13, the board voted... more
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LaBelle approves zoning change for future Wawa
The LaBelle City Commission made a zoning change at their Oct. 8 meeting that opens the door for a proposed Wawa convenience store and gas station. more
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City discusses 100th anniversary, Florida City Week, city clerk position, and more
At its October 6 meeting, the Okeechobee City Council voted to temporarily close some city streets for the 100-year Building Celebration and Festival. more
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Southwest Florida Water Management District
SFWMD announces upcoming public meetings for October
Join the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for upcoming public meetings in the next few weeks. more
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City votes to replace Chamber of Commerce roof
The Okeechobee City Council voted to move funds from its capital projects budget to replace the Chamber of Commerce building roof. more
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Jeff Treece (center) is pictured in 2021 with David Allen (left), former Public Works Director and Mayor Dowling Watford (right).
City Council holds moment of silence for Jeff Treece, former employee
During the Oct. 6 meeting of the Okeechobee City Council, Mayor Dowling Watford spoke of a former employee, Jeff Treece Sr., who recently passed away. more
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Nunez Landscaping wins contract with city
Nunez Landscaping to enter into contract with the city for landscaping services. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- The Okeechobee community celebration of Martin Luther King Day on Jan. 19, 2026 started with a march from Willie Alderman Baseball Field to Flagler Park. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Martin Luther King Jr. parade planned for January
During its Oct. 6 meeting, the Okeechobee City Council voted to approve a Martin Luther King Jr. parade to be held on Saturday, January 16, 2027, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. The … more
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