![OKEECHOBEE -- The second phase of the Okeechobee County Jail Renovation and Expansion Project is nearing completion. [Photo courtesy Okeechobee County Government]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20251218-103419-e97-jail%20construction.jpg)
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OKEECHOBEE – Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office will host a Jail Renovation Open House on Jan. 20 from 4 to 6 p.m. at 504 N.W. Fourth Street.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/18/25 |
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OKEECHOBEE – Nine miles of roadway in Okeechobee are scheduled for resurfacing in 2026 according to a plan approved ...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/18/25 |
![Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is conducting a Project Development and Environmental Impact Study of a project to four-lane State Road 70 from CR 721 (Reservation Road) in Glades County to CR 599/128th Avenue in Okeechobee and Highlands Counties. [Map courtesy FDOT]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20251217-114017-217-GV%20FDOT%201%20-%20map.jpg)
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FDOT is conducting a Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study on proposed changes to and 8.6 mile segment of State Road 70, from CR 721 to 128th ...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/17/25 |
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On Dec. 16, SFWMD Chairman Chauncey Goss released the following statement ...
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By SFWMD
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12/16/25
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![In honor of the United States’ 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026, the FHSMV will release America 250 license plate this week. [The FLHSMV]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20251215-110949-1c3-FL%20250%20license%20plate.jpg)
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Unlike specialty plates, the America 250 plate serves as an alternative to the standard Florida license plate ...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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12/15/25
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The Floridians First Budget reaffirms Governor DeSantis’ continued commitment to the investments ...
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News from Department of Children and Families
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12/15/25
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On Dec. 10, Governor Ron DeSantis announced his budget proposal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026–27. The proposed Floridians First Budget ...
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News from Florida Department of Children and Families
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12/11/25
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Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) issued the following statement after House passage of the FY26 NDAA:
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From the Office of Congressman Scott Franklin
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12/11/25
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![Tyrrell Gardens in Fort Denaud. [Photo by Richard Marion/Hendry County News]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260105-113247-561-Tyrell%20Gardens-slug.jpg)
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The owners of Tyrrell Gardens in Fort Denaud want to use their property as a venue for weddings, anniversary parties and similar events half months of the year.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/10/25 |
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Hendry County Commissioners started their Dec. 9 meeting by choosing Commissioner Ramon Iglesias as the new board chair.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/10/25 |
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Hendry County Commissioner Ramon Iglesias is asking the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for an extension of the comment period on their upcoming project on US 27.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/10/25 |
![OKEECHOBEE -- FDOT plans to narrow the traffic lanes on a portion of SR 70 from 12 feet to 11 feet. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20251208-123726-45a-gv%20FDOT%20narrow%20lanes.jpg)
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OKEECHOBEE – Okeechobee County Commissioners object to the Florida Department of Transportation’s plan for State Road 70 from US 98 to west of N.W. Eighth Avenue.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/8/25 |
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The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s 28th annual “Money Drop” holiday concert ...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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12/6/25
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On Thursday, Dec. 4, Florida TaxWatch (FTW) released Oh, SNAP! Federal Policy Changes Threaten...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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12/4/25
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A former flea market property will be developed with sites for a retail store, fast-food restaurants, a service station and a church ...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/4/25 |
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The work of the Security Summit to strengthen internal systems and share information ...
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News from IRS
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12/3/25
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OKEECHOBEE – At their Dec. 4 meeting, Okeechobee County Commissioners will discuss their concerns about...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/26/25 |
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On Nov. 24, Senator Ashley Moody is fighting to protect drivers from dangerous situations by urging the passage of her Safer Truckers Act.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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11/25/25
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Florida Power & Light (FPL) customers will see their electric bills increase starting in January after the state's Public Service Commission approved a $7 billion rate hike.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/25/25 |
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I want to begin by acknowledging a reality we all know: our city government has been under investigation for some time now over possible misconduct. I know this …
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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11/24/25
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