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Kissimmee Prairie is a designated Dark Skies Park, a great place for stargazing.
Ordinance protects Dark Sky park from light pollution
OKEECHOBEE – A new ordinance passed by Okeechobee County Commissioners at their March 13 meeting creates a buffer zone... more
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OKEECHOBEE — Maintenance Foreman Willie Hall was recognized during the March 3 city council meeting for 10 years of service to the community. In addition, City Administrator Gary Ritter, mentioned that Hall recently passed the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Storm Water Course.
Hall recognized for 10 years of service
Maintenance Foreman Willie Hall was recognized during the March 3 city council meeting for 10 years of service to the community. more
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Mayor Watford Proclaims the month of March 2025, Irish American Heritage Month. Pictured is Brad Phares and Raymond P. Lynch of the Ancient Order of Hibernians as well as Mayor Watford.
Mayor proclaims month of March as Irish American Heritage Month
Mayor Watford Proclaims the month of March 2025, Irish American Heritage Month. more
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City discusses parks, camping and trailer parks
During its March 3 meeting, the Okeechobee City Council passed an ordinance setting hours for the city parks from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m. more
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FORT PIERCE -- An artists' rendering of the new District 19 Medical Examiner building was shared at the Feb. 27 meeting of the Okeechobee County Commission. [Courtesy image]
New Medical Examiner's building planned in Fort Pierce
Commissioners received an update and progress report on the new Judicial District 19 Medical Examiner Facility ... more
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Protestors get no reaction from commissioners
Okeechobee County Commissioners upheld the right to Freedom of Speech as they accepted public comment at the Feb. 27 meeting of the Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners. … more
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IRS reminder: Eligible taxpayers in Florida file for free with IRS Direct File
The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers in Florida they can file their taxes quickly, easily and for free... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- The Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners issued a proclamation about the 211 Helpline at their Feb. 13 meeting. Chad Adcock (left) accepted the proclamation from County Commissioner Brad Goodbread. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
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OKEECHOBEE – Need help and don’t know where to turn? Dial 2-1-1. … more
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OKEECHOBEE -- National Engineers Week was honored at the Feb. 13 meeting of the Okeechobee County Commission. Left to right are Stef Matthes, Commissioner Michael Sumner, Marcos Montes De Oca and Terry Burroughs. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
County commission honor engineers
The Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners declared Feb. 16-22 as Engineers Week in Okeechobee County. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Warren Sapp attended the Feb. 13 meeting of the Okeechobee County Commission, but did not make a statement during the public comment period.
Sapp lawsuit brings comments at county meeting
The public comment period at the Feb. 13 meeting of the Okeechobee County Commission turned combative when County Commission Chair David Hazellief asked a speaker to remove his hat. more
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Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing is Feb. 18
OKEECHOBEE -- The Okeechobee County  Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will meet on Feb. 18 at 1700 NW. Ninth Avenue, Suite A at 9 a.m. There are 15 new cases, five old cases and three … more
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Mayor Dowling Watford proclaims February 16 through February 22, 2025, as Engineers’ Week. Stef Mathis from the firm of Culpepper and Terpening accept the proclamation. Mathis is also the current president of the Florida Engineering Society.
Mayor proclaims Engineers Week
Mayor Dowling Watford proclaims February 16 through February 22, 2025, as Engineers’ Week. more
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City council discuss the homeless
During the Feb. 4 Okeechobee City Council meeting, they discussed ordinances regarding setting park hours... more
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Okeechobee teens Isabella Castillo, Dwight Downie and Hailey Harden were recognized by the Okeechobee City Council for receiving scholarships from the South Florida Fair.
Teens recognized after receiving scholarships
Okeechobee teens Isabella Castillo, Dwight Downie and Hailey Harden were recognized by the Okeechobee City Council... more
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2025 tax filing season starts as IRS begins accepting tax returns
On Monday, Jan. 27, the Internal Revenue Service opened the 2025 tax filing season... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Okeechobee County employees were honored for years of service during the Jan. 23 meeting of the Okeechobee County Commission. Left to right are:Commissioner Michael Sumner, Commissioner Terry Burroughs, Shannon Gagliardi, Commissioner David Hazellief, Blanca Margerum , Commissioner Frank DeCarlo, Amber Boerner, Commissioner Brad Goodbread and County Administrator Deborah Manzo. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
County honors employees for years of service
Okeechobee County Commissioners honored employees who had reached milestones of service ... more
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Kissimmee Prairie is a designated Dark Skies Park, a great place for stargazing.
Changes in LDRs to reduce light pollution
“To think that one day I would not be able to go outside and look up and see the sky, it breaks my heart,” said Okeechobee Mayor Dowling Watford ... more
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"I call upon all citizens to honor those who devote their talents and energies to helping our children reach their full potential," said Mayor Watford at last night's City Council Meeting as he proclaimed January 26 through February 1, 2025, National School Choice Week. Pictured from right to left is: Representatives of Prosper Noggin Melinda Wherrell and daughter, Karen Smith of Peace Lutheran, Melissa King of Okeechobee Christian Academy, Amanda Carver and Joy Yates of Rock Solid Christian Academy.
City Council proclaims National School Choice Week
Okeechobee City Council proclaims National School Choice Week. "I call upon all citizens to honor those who devote their talents and energies to … more
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Code Enforcement hearing is Jan. 21
The Okeechobee County Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold a hearing on Jan. 21 at 9 a.m. in the Health Department Auditorium. more
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FELLSMERE — The Treasure Coast Council of Local Government's new officers pictured from left to right. Okeechobee Commissioner Brad Goodbread, vice chairman; Okeechobee Mayor Dowling Watford, treasurer; and Port St Lucie Council member David Pickett, chairman. [Courtesy photo]
Treasure Coast Council of Local Governments installs new officers
The Treasure Coast Council of Local Governments installed their new officers on Wednesday, Jan. 8... more
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