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Trial over Gov. DeSantis’ voting map set to begins Sept. 26
Common Cause Florida went to court in the trial over Gov. Ron DeSantis’ congressional voting map... more
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County commissioners to discuss Lower Kissimmee Basin STA
The Lower Kissimmee Basin Stormwater Treatment Area will be discussed by the Okeechobee County Commissioners on Thursday. more
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Okeechobee County Courthouse
Okeechobee County sets property tax rate at 8.0 mills
Okeechobee County Commissioners approved the final millage rate of 8.0 mills at their Sept. 22 meeting. more
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Rich Scott was in Clewiston on Sept. 8, 2023.
Scott asks officials, public to speak out against hate
Florida Senator Rick Scott says everyone should speak out against hate speech. more
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Sayara raises chickens as 4-H project.
Glades officials struggle with zoning rules about animals
“I never knew that roosters could bring up so much discussion,” said Glades County Attorney Richard Pringle ... more
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Glades County Courthouse
Grant sought to build sewer plant near Buckhead Ridge
Glades County officials hope to obtain grant funding to build a sewer plant in the Buckhead Ridge area. more
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Mayor Dowling Watford (right) proclaims the month of September 2023 as Hunger Action Month. Accepting the proclamation are Juanita and Chuck Akers and Pastor Matt Bowen.
Mayor proclaims month of September as Hunger Action Month
Mayor Dowling Watford (right) proclaims the month of September 2023 as Hunger Action Month. more
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Mayor Dowling Watford (right) recognizes Rick Chartier for his years of service on the city's planning board. Chartier recently moved out of the city but still owns and operates a business in Okeechobee.
Chartier recognized for service to the city
During the Sept. 5 city council meeting, Mayor Dowling Watford (right) ... more
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The lot across the street from the Historic Okeechobee County Courthouse is vacant. At one time, it was site of the old Supervisor of Elections Office and Teen Town. The side of the lot next to the alley between this lot at the businesses on SR 70 is fenced.
Vacant lot across from courthouse to be used for parking during festivals
OKEECHOBEE -- Okeechobee Main Street is looking for ways to address the parking problems during public events in Flagler Park. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- The Okeechobee County Commission declared September as Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month at their Sept. 6 meeting. Left to right are County Commission Chairman David Hazellief, Leah Suarez of Our Village Okeechobee, Commissioner Terry Burroughs, Tracy Hernandez of Suncoast Mental Health Center, Commissioner Brad Goodbread and Chad Adcock of 2-1-1 Helpline.
'It’s time we talk away the dark'
“Conversations matter and can help save lives,” Tracy Hernandez of Suncoast Mental Health Center told Okeechobee County Commissioners at their Sept. 6 meeting. more
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OKEECHOBEE – September is Hunger Action Month in Okeechobee County. At the Sept. 6 meeting, (left to right) Okeechobee County Commission Chairman David Hazellief (left) presented a proclamation to Michael Thompson, Food Procurement Manager for the Treasure Coast Food Bank and Andrea Santos, Retail Store Donation Coordinator. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
September is Hunger Action Month
OKEECHOBEE – At their Sept. 6 meeting, the Okeechobee County Board of Commissioners declared the month of September as Hunger Action Month. more
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Two businesses seek zoning changes in Okeechobee County
Two Okeechobee County businesses are seeking zoning changes in order to expand their businesses on adjacent properties. more
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The lot across the street from the Historic Okeechobee County Courthouse is vacant. At one time, it was site of the old Supervisor of Elections Office and Teen Town. The side of the lot next to the alley between this lot at the businesses on SR 70 is fenced.
Main Street wants to use lot near courthouse for festival parking
Okeechobee Main Street would like to use the vacant lot south of the Historic Okeechobee County Courthouse ... more
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What did YOU think this tent was for?
Giant tent brings out the creativity in Okeechobee
A giant tent over City Hall and the former city fire department brought out the creativity in some of Okeechobee’s citizens this weekend. more
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USACE to share plans for Everglades restoration projects
The IDS provides the roadmap for sequencing, planning, design, construction and operations of both federal and state... more
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Okeechobee City seeks board members
The City of Okeechobee seeks city or county resident to sit on the Board of Adjustment, Design Review Board and the Planning Board. more
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Lower Kissimmee STA meeting is Tuesday at civic center
Two meetings to discuss plans for a stormwater treatment project between the Kissimmee River and the Lazy 7 Development... more
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Okeechobee County Courthouse
County budget proposed at $109 million
About one-fourth of the county budget comes from ad valorem taxes ... more
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Chris Boyd, airport staff, looks over the new AV Gas Truck.
Okeechobee County Airport now self-sufficient
Okeechobee County Airport is completely self-sufficient, and can use profits to save for improvements and grant matches according to information shared at the Aug. 23 meeting of … more
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Garbage collection, fire protection and EMS assessments increase
Okeechobee County homeowners will see more than $100 per year hike on their annual tax bills for garbage collection, Fire Rescue and EMS assessments ... more
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