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FDOT to hold meeting about U.S. 27 Design Project
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is hosting a public information meeting for the U.S. 27 from Industrial Canal to W Sagamore Avenue... more
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House advances Epstein Files Transparency Act
On Nov. 18 the U.S. House of Representatives voted on the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a bipartisan bill... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- At the Nov. 18 meeting of the Okeechobee County Commission, Chairman David Hazellief (right) presented the Hospice Month proclamation to Jeff White of Treasure Coast Hospice. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
November is Hospice and Palliative Care Month
OKEECHOBEE – November is Hospice and Palliative Care Month. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Mickey Bandi (left) accepted the Farm City proclamation from Okeechobee County Commission Chairman David Hazellief at the Nov. 18 commission meeting. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Okeechobee County honors farmers
OKEECHOBEE -- Nov. 26 through Dec. 3 is Farm City Week in Okeechobee County. more
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Historic marker sought for county courthouse
OKEECHOBEE – The Historic Okeechobee County Courthouse will mark it’s 100th year in 2026. more
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USPS Operation Santa now open for letter adoption
On Nov. 17, the U.S. Postal Service announced that USPS Operation Santa is now open for letter adoption ... more
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Cameras catch drivers who speed in school zones
Drivers are advised to pay attention to the posted speed zones at school zones or they could face fines.   more
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LaBelle City Hall Christmas lights vandalized
LaBelle Mayor Julie C. Wilkins expressed disappointment after the Christmas lights decorating the outside of City Hall were vandalized on Nov. 6. more
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Franklin applauds addition of phosphate to U.S. critical minerals list
Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) issued the following statement after the U.S. DOI officially added phosphate to the nation’s... more
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Flagler Parks to be lit for Christmas beginning on Nov. 13
The Culture of Collaboration discussed Christmas lights during the Nov. 4 Okeechobee City Council meeting. more
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FDOT projects cause traffic delays
OKEECHOBEE – Okeechobee County residents are getting frustrated dealing with traffic delays due to multiple FDOT road work projects currently underway. … more
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Uncertainty still remains about SNAP benefits
In the last week of October two federal judges ordered the Trump administration to use emergency funding to provide Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, but a week … more
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DCF announces the launch of the Statewide Youth Advisory Board
Florida Department of Children and Families (Department) announced the launch of the Statewide Youth Advisory Board... more
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Government shutdown threatens to close RCMA Head Start centers across Florida
The ongoing federal government shutdown has put thousands of children and hundreds of employees at risk... more
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Wreaths and flags decorated graves of veterans at Ridgelawn Cemetery. [Courtesy photo]
Hendry commissioners consider changes to cemetery rules
LABELLE – What decorations are appropriate on a grave?   more
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River Landings Resort to add RV Park
LABELLE – River Landings  will expand by 20 acres and include a Recreational Vehicle Park and an area for commercial businesses. more
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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joined by Governor of Arkansas Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Governor of Indiana Mike Braun on June 10, 2025, at USDA in Washington, D.C.
SNAP benefits set to end Nov. 1
Amid the ongoing government shutdown, the Florida Department of Children and Families has announced that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will not go out … more
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OKEECHOBEE -- On Oct. 23., the Board of County Commissioners designated October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month with a Proclamation to Kara Stimpson of Helping People Succeed. [Photo courtesy Okeechobee County Government]
County recognizes Disability Employment Month
OKEECHOBEE – October is National Disability Employment Month in Okeechobee County. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- On Oct. 23, the Board of County Commissioners designated October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month with a Proclamation to Edna Malagon of Martha’s House. [Photo courtesy Okeechobee County Government]
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
OKEECHOBEE – October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Okeechobee County. At their Oct. 23 meeting, Okeechobee County Commissioners presented ... more
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County commission brings back public comment period
OKEECHOBEE – Public comments are once again welcome at Okeechobee County Commission meetings. more
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