![OKEECHOBEE -- Okeechobee County will start enforcing the rules for Evergreen Cemetery by flagging items on graves that do not meet the regulations for benches and grave decorations. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260927-150631-cb5-cemetery.jpg)
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Okeechobee County will enforce the decade-old regulations on placement of items at Evergreen Cemetery with fines if necessary.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/27/26 |
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City Administrator Denise Whitehead presented the August staff report to the Okeechobee City Council during its Sept. 21 meeting. Whitehead, who introduced monthly staff reports after …
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/27/26 |
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Following a heart-felt prayer from Okeechobee City Councilman Noel Chandler asking God for help making wise decisions for taxpayers,…
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/26/26 |
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The Okeechobee City Council voted Sept. 21 to hire a backup code enforcement magistrate...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/25/26 |
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On Sept. 25, The Internal Revenue Service today announced the launch of the new IRS mobile app, replacing IRS2Go and expanding the ...
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By Alejandra Castro
IRS | 9/25/26 |
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Following the recent storms and the flooding in some areas, Libby Pigman spoke to the Okeechobee City Council regarding a Flood …
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/25/26 |
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Judge suggests gazebo be built near courthouse to host weddings ...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/25/26 |
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Okeechobee city council members agreed Sept. 21 to support development of a privately funded wayfinding-sign project...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/25/26 |
![OKEECHOBEE -- Okeechobee County Custodial staff members were honored during the Sept. 24 meeting of the Okeechobee County Commission. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260924-133335-03f-custodians.jpg)
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Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners recognized custodian staff who play an essential role in maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming environments across ...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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9/24/26
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![OKEECHOBEE -- Congressman Darren Soto, who's running for re-election in a district that now includes Okeechobee County, visited Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor McKenzie for a flag raising ceremony with veterans on Saturday, Sept.19.. [Photo courtesy Soto campaign]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260923-160749-78f-Darren%20Soto%20visits%20church.jpg)
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Congressman Darren Soto, who's running for re-election in a district that now includes Okeechobee County...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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9/24/26
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PBSC in partnership with Leadership Palm Beach County, and the League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County, will host the 2026 Election Expo...
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By Palm Beach State College
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9/23/26
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The Postal Service has released Winter Wreath, a new Global Forever stamp...
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News from USPS
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9/23/26
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![Paws of War safely secured 10 dogs following their release from the New York facility. Five will remain in the organization’s care on Long Island and five will be transferred to Big Dog Ranch Rescue in South Florida. [Photo courtesy Paws of War]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260909-104917-7da-Big%20Dog%20Ranch%20Rescue%201%20feat.jpg)
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The discussion centered on coordination among federal agencies and animal welfare leaders, strengthening protections for dogs, ...
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By Big Dog Ranch Rescue
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9/22/26
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![Christmas Cookies Forever stamps are available at Post Office locations. [Photo courtesy USPS]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260921-152348-8a1-USPS%20christmas%20stamps.jpg)
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On Sept. 19, the U.S. Postal Service released its Christmas Cookies Forever stamps ...
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By USPS
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9/21/26
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The City of Okeechobee announced a contest for school-age children this week. According to City Administrator Denise Whitehead, the contest was the brainchild ...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/19/26 |
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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District One is providing an update to the vehicle weight restriction on the S.R. 29 (Bridge Street) LaBelle Drawbridge
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Special to Hendry County News
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9/15/26
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The Jahna sand mine was brought before the board once again at the meeting of the Hendry County...
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By Annie Wills
Hendry County News | 9/15/26 |
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The Hendry County Board of Commissioners adopted the tentative budget and millage rate...
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By Annie Wills
Hendry County News | 9/15/26 |
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Okeechobee County Commissioners want to set up a meeting with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) concerning the intersection of Berman Road and SR 70.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/15/26 |
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Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida’s Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday...
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News from FWC
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9/14/26
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