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No activities will be happening at Heritage Village this year, because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the travel ban between the United States and Canada.
Canadian visitors will have to register with authorities  
Beginning April 11, Canadians visiting Florida will have to comply with immigration rules being enforced by the Trump administration.   more
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OKEECHOBEE -- This photo shows the current field station. [Photo courtesy SFWMD]
SFWMD to build new Okeechobee Field Station
At their March 13 meeting, South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Governing Board members reviewed plans for a new Okeechobee Field Station. more
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USPS promotes National Safe Driving Campaign
The Postal Service has one of largest fleets in the world, with more than 246,000 vehicles... more
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Clerk Abruzzo Launches New Online Tool for Taxpayers to see how their money is spent
OpenGov is an interactive online portal that provides access to county financial records. more
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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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No collection agency fees during Operation Green Light
The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Palm Beach County is offering a lifeline to anyone with overdue traffic tickets or court fines... 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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Clewiston water rates to increase
The Clewiston City Commissioners discussed water rates during their Feb. 24 meeting. more
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Commissioners approve resolution against controversial crosswalk 
LaBelle City Commissioners approved a resolution opposing the crosswalk on SR 80 east of Martin Street. more
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From left to right: Ronald Snell, Micheal Kemp, David White, Brent Stevens, and Colton Bass. [Photo by Richard Marion/Lake Okeechobee News]
LaBelle honors firefighters for their service 
The City of LaBelle Board of Commissioners honored members of the local fire department for their service at their Feb. 13 meeting. 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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Clerk’s Guide to County Finances earns national award for 18th straight year
The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Palm Beach County, earned a national award for financial reporting... more
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]
Need help? Dial 2-1-1
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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jail cell, prison cell
Program to save county money on healthcare for jail inmates
Hendry commissioners voted to take advantage of a program to save the county money on medical expenses at the county jail. more
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