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Top 10 property owners pay about 30% of county taxes
Okeechobee’s top 10 property owners paid 30% of the county’s total property taxes in 2025, according to the Okeechobee County Financial Report ... more
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Hendry BOCC approves cellphone tower in Port LaBelle
At the Aug. 25 meeting of the Board of Hendry County Commissioners Skyway Towers LLC requested... more
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Hendry BOCC recognizes Charlene O. Cooper
Charlene O. Cooper (front center) was recognized for 10 years of service to the citizens of Hendry County... more
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Audelia Bustamante recognized for 10 years of service
Audelia Bustamante (front center) was recognized for 10 years of service to the citizens of Hendry County... more
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Hendry County BOCC hears totals from the Hendry County School Zone Safety Program
Lt. Kristy Archer Hendry County Sheriff's Office presented the totals for the Hendry County School Zone... more
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Hendry BOCC recognizes Roland Smith
Roland Smith (front center) was recognized for 10 years of service to the citizens of Hendry County... more
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Naomi Gilde recognized
Naomi Gilde was recognized for 5 years of service to the citizens of Hendry County at the Hendry County... more
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Florida launches newly designed driver licenses and identification cards
Beginning Sept. 30, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) will begin issuing a newly designed Florida driver license. more
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A screenshot of the Clewiston Chamber of Commerce's candidate forum for the Clewiston City Commission.
Five candidates, three seats: Clewiston City Commission candidates participate in forum
At a candidate forum streamed live on Facebook by the Clewiston Chamber of Commerce... more
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Cemetery rules are available online
OKEECHOBEE -- Okeechobee County cemetery regulations are online on the county’s website www.okeechobeecountyfl.gov . Prohibited items include in-ground … more
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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]
County to enforce cemetery decoration rules
Okeechobee County will enforce the decade-old regulations on placement of items at Evergreen Cemetery with fines if necessary. more
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City Administrator introduces monthly staff report
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 … more
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City adopts budget for FY2026/27
Following a heart-felt prayer from Okeechobee City Councilman Noel Chandler asking God for help making wise decisions for taxpayers,… more
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City to seek backup magistrate for code enforcement
The Okeechobee City Council voted Sept. 21 to hire a backup code enforcement magistrate... more
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IRS launches new mobile app, expanding digital services for taxpayers
On Sept. 25, The Internal Revenue Service today announced the launch of the new IRS mobile app, replacing IRS2Go and expanding the ... more
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SFWMD shares info about Flood Observation Tool
Following the recent storms and the flooding in some areas, Libby Pigman spoke to the Okeechobee City Council regarding a Flood … more
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Gazebo proposed near courthouse
Judge suggests gazebo be built near courthouse to host weddings ... more
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Chamber Leadership works to make wayfinding signs a reality on downtown streets
Okeechobee city council members agreed Sept. 21 to support development of a privately funded wayfinding-sign project... more
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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]
County commission honors custodians
Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners recognized custodian staff who play an essential role in maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming environments across ... more
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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]
Soto visits local church
Congressman Darren Soto, who's running for re-election in a district that now includes Okeechobee County... more
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