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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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Oak Park right-of-way closure denied
At their Aug. 13 meeting, Okeechobee County Commissioners denied a request to abandon a street right-of-way after a neighboring property owner objected. more
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Board approves extension of lease for Short Cakes Sweet Shop
At the regular meeting of the Hendry County Board of Commissioners Public Works Director Shane Parker brought... more
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Hendry BOCC honors Jackie Dominguez
At the regular meeting of the Hendry County Board of Commissioners Jackie Dominguez was honored for her five... more
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Montura Volunteer Fire Station building improvements could begin soon
At the regular meeting of the Hendry County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, Aug. 11, authorized staff... more
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Many homeowners, even most who are members of homeowners association boards of directors, do not know that residential stormwater ponds perform two main functions – flood control and filtering nutrients, a new University of Florida survey says. But this an opportunity to educate residents about Florida’s 76,000 stormwater ponds. [Photo courtesy UF/IFAS]
Stormwater runoff often carries pollutants
 “Stormwater runoff is one of the main pollutants that our waterways experience,” said Community Development Director Susan BuChans ... more
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Roadway closure in Santa Cruz Subdivision draws opposition
Glades County Commissioners unanimously approved a request to close a portion of an unnamed roadway in the Santa Cruz Subdivision in Muse, over objections ... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Early voting is underway for the primary election in the new Supervisor of Elections Office in the Alderman Building, 307 N.W. Fifth Avenue.
Early voting underway in Okeechobee County
OKEECHOBEE – Early voting for the Aug. 18 primary election in Okeechobee County opened Aug. 8 and will continue through Aug. 15. Early voting will be 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ... more
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City council discusses finances
City Administrator Denise Whitehead was appointed to represent the city on the Okeechobee County Economic Development Corporation... more
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Butler hopes to bring farming values to D.C.
Ben Butler, Republican candidate for Florida’s Ninth Congressional District, wants to bring rural, farming values to Washington, D.C. more
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Public Works Director Willie Hall (left) is pictured with Mayor Dowling Watford. The photo was taken at a city council meeting in May 2025 when Hall was recognized for 10 years of service to the city.
Public Works Director gives city council update on jobs completed and in progress
During the August 4 meeting, Public Works Director Willie Hall gave the Okeechobee City Council an update on what the Public Works Department has been doing since January. more
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