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Lee Health plans to expand clinic on State Road 29
At the regular meeting of the Hendry County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, Aug. 25, Lee Health.... more
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Port LaBelle cellphone tower tabled until September
At the regular meeting of the Hendry County Commission on Tuesday, Aug. 25, a special exception... more
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Lazy S Ranch cattle eat their fill of Bahia grass in the morning, then head to the shade of the trees until the hottest part of the day passes. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Plan to import foreign beef receives pushback from cattle ranchers
Both the Florida Farm Bureau and the Florida Cattlemen’s Association are pushing back on President Trump’s plan to import foreign beef completely tariff free in an effort the White House says will lower beef prices. more
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Glades County increases EMS rates
MOORE HAVEN -- Glades County Commissioners approved an increase in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) billing rates during their Aug. 24 meeting. more
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Statement from Anne M. Gannon, Constitutional Tax Collector serving Palm Beach County
Anne M. Gannon, Constitutional Tax Collector serving Palm Beach County, Florida, issues the following statement ... more
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Commissioners approve change taking control away from planning board
Okeechobee County Commissioners voted to give themselves the authority to approve special exception requests on parcels larger than 10 acres, a power that had previously rested with the Board of Adjustments. more
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Fire, EMS and garbage collection fees increase
OKEECHOBEE – Okeechobee County homeowners will pay higher fees for garbage collection, EMS and Fire Rescue services... more
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Wolff Farms subdivision to include 198 homes
Okeechobee County Commissioners reviewed pre-application plans for the Wolff Farms Subdivision at their Aug. 20 meeting. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Veterans Services Officer Paul Hiott (center) was honored by the Okeechobee County Commission at their Aug. 20 meeting. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Veterans Services Officer retires
At their Aug. 20 meeting, Okeechobee County Commissioners honored Veterans Services Officer Paul Hiott who has announced his retirement. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Okeechobee County Planning Director Bill Royce was honored at the Aug. 20 meeting of the Okeechobee County Commissioners. Royce is retiring after 34 years with the county. "I had a wonderful staff," said Royce. "I couldn't have done anything without the staff. It has been an amazing 34 years. Left to right are Commissioner Brad Goodbread, Commissioner Michael Sumner, County Administrator Jessica Bezares, Bill Royce, Commissioner Terry Burroughs, Commissioner Frank DeCarlo and Commission Chairman David Hazellief. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Royce honored for 34 years service
OKEECHOBEE -- Okeechobee County Planning Director Bill Royce was honored at the Aug. 20 meeting of the Okeechobee County Commissioners. more
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County asks FDOT for traffic light on SR 70 at Berman Road
Following a fatal accident at the intersection of Berman Road and SR 70 on Aug. 17, Okeechobee residents and officials continue to call for a traffic light at that intersection. more
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Okeechobee County Commissioners declared September as Hunter Action Month at their Aug. 13 meeting. Left to right are Commissioner Michael Sumner, Commissioner Brad Goodbread, Commissioner Frank DeCarlo, Commissioner Terry Burroughs, Kevin Kline of Treasure Coast Food Bank and Commission Chairman David Hazellief. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
September is Hunger Action Month
At their Aug. 13 meeting, Okeechobee County Commissioners declared September as Hunger Action Month ... more
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OKEE-TANTIE -- Lake Okeechobee was 12 feet above sea level on April 15. The floating docks at Okee-Tantie illustrate the water level. [Photo by Katrina Elsken?Lake Okeechobee News]
County approves final amendment to Bass Pro agreement
“This is a very exciting day for the county,” Okeechobee County Attorney Zackery Good to the... more
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OKEECHOBEE — During the August 18 meeting of the Okeechobee City Council, the 12 & Under Ozone Division 1 Youth Baseball team was recognized after winning the state championship and then participating in the World Series. The team won two games and lost two at the World Series in Laurel, Miss. Four of the team members are two-time state champions.
12 & Under state champs recognized by city council
During the August 18 meeting of the Okeechobee City Council, the 12 & Under Ozone Division 1 Youth Baseball team was recognized after winning the state championship and then … more
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Budget cuts and hard work will result in lower taxes for city residents
After a lot of hard work, reviewing the proposed budget for FY2026/27, cutting costs, and reviewing estimated income, the city has decided it can set the millage rate at the rollback … more
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Fire chief gives service report to city council
Fire Chief Justin Hazellief attended the August 18 meeting of the Okeechobee City Council and gave them a quarterly service report. more
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City to create policy regarding use of medical marijuana
Human Resources Director Heather Prince addressed the Okeechobee City Council during its regular meeting Tuesday night. more
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City of LaBelle elects new mayor
Results from the Aug. 18 primary election posted by the Hendry County Supervisor of Elections show that incumbent Mayor Julie C. Wilkins was defeated by Vince Ross. more
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OKEE-TANTIE -- Lake Okeechobee was 12 feet above sea level on April 15. The floating docks at Okee-Tantie illustrate the water level. [Photo by Katrina Elsken?Lake Okeechobee News]
Bass Pro plan to take over Okee-Tantie on agenda for Aug. 20 meeting
OKEECHOBEE – Okeechobee’s agreement with Big Cedar LLC (the resort arm of Bass Pro Shops) is on the agenda ... more
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The Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County hosted a Business After Hours event with candidates for state and local office on Aug. 14 at the Scott Driver Recreation Area Pavilion. Participants had a chance to talk with Ben Butler, candidate for Florida's 9th Congressional District, Terry Burroughs, Okeechobee County Commissioner District 4, and Frank DeCarlo, Okeechobee County Commissioner District 2. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Chamber of Commerce hosts candidates
The Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County hosted a Business After Hours event with candidates for state and local office on Aug. 14 ... more
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