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2024 property tax season began Nov. 1
Constitutional Tax Collector Anne M. Gannon announced today that property tax bills are mailed out... more
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Road work
SR 70 road work causes traffic delays
OKEECHOBEE -- Drivers who regularly travel State Road 70 should expect delays. more
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Tax collector Gannon launches new website
The Constitutional Tax Collector Anne M. Gannon is proud to announce the launch of her office’s newly... more
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Glades County Courthouse
Lakeside Estates development plans 'on the 5-yard line'
Plans are moving forward on a development of up to 1,300 homes near Buckhead Ridge. more
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County considers allowing backyard chickens in residential areas
Okeechobee County may allow backyard chickens in residential areas under a proposed ordinance... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- On Oct. 24, Okeechobee County welcomed the Executive Director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management to the Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) at the Okeechobee County Library. Director Kevin Guthrie toured the center, greeted agencies represented in the MARC and thanked staff before having an opportunity to spend some time meeting with our Public Safety Director/Fire Chief Earl Wooten, Deputy Chief Justin Hazellief and other local representatives. Director Guthrie offered his support to make sure Okeechobee residents are getting the resources they need during our long term recovery efforts. The Multi-Agency Resource Center at the Okeechobee County Library will continue to be open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Several agencies are represented including FEMA, Hope Florida, the Department of Business and Professional Regulations, and Catholic Charities.
Library has help center for hurricane victims
On Oct. 24, Okeechobee County welcomed the Executive Director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management to the Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) … more
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Sale of dogs and cats becomes hot topic for city commissioners
Dogs and cats were a hot topic during the Oct. 21 Clewiston City Commission meeting. more
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Politicians attend city commission meeting
Congressman Scott Franklin and Representative Lauren Melo both spoke during the October 22 Clewiston City Commission meeting. more
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Oct. 21 Update: All USPS FL processing facilities and most retail and delivery units have reopened.
The Postal Service is working closely with other federal agencies, including FEMA, to assist in the response. more
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OKEECHOBEE – At their Oct. 17 meeting, Okeechobee County Commissioners declared Oct. 25 to Nov. 2 at Florida Department of Transportation Mobility Week. Okeechobee County Public Works Director Darren Brown (left) and County Engineer Stef Matthes (center) accepted the proclamation from Commission Chair David Hazellief. Mobility Week is a cooperative effort by the Florida Department of Transportation and its partner agencies to promote awareness of safe, multimodal transportation choices by hosting an annual collection of outreach events. It is a time for counties, cities, and transportation agencies to highlight transportation achievements, roll out new initiatives, and/or implement new policies promoting multimodal transportation. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
County honors Transportation Mobility Week
At their Oct. 17 meeting, Okeechobee County Commissioners declared Oct. 25 to Nov. 2 at Florida Department of Transportation Mobility Week. more
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The FWC offers spring/summer wild hog hunting at 26 wildlife management areas across the state.
Okeechobee County Commission supports Amendment 2
Okeechobee County Commissioners are encouraging residents to vote “yes” on Amendment 2 to the Florida Constitution ... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- At their Oct. 17 meeting, Okeechobee County Commissioners declared October as National Disability Employment Month in Okeechobee County. [Photo courtesy Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
October is National Disability Employment Month
October is National Disability Employment Month in Okeechobee County, thanks to a proclamation issued at the Oct. 17 meeting of the Okeechobee County Commission. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- At their Oct. 17 meeting, Okeechobee County Commissioners declared October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Help is available for victims of domestic violence
“Domestic violence is a public health issue. I think a lot of people forget that,” County Commissioner Terry Burroughs explained … more
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County ordinance bans sleeping on public property
Sleeping or camping in county parks is banned but people can sleep in their cars under an ordinance passed Oct. 17 by the Okeechobee County Commission. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- At their Oct. 15 meeting, the Okeechobee City Council proclaimed Oct. 21-27 as Florida City Government Week.Left to right are Vice Mayor Monica Clark, City Administrator Gary Ritter, Councilman David McAuley, Mayor Dowling Watford, Councilman Bob Jarriel, City Clerk Lane Gameotea and Councilman Noel Chandler. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Zoning change would allow 7 Brew Coffee shop in city
OKEECHOBEE – A new 7 Brew Coffee shop is in the works in the City of Okeechobee. more
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LWVFL, SPLC file emergency motion to extend voter registration due to hurricanes
On Oct. 9, the LWVFL, represented by the SPLC, filed emergency litigation to reopen the voter registration period... more
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Updates on city closures
City offices may reopen on Friday if it is deemed safe. more
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City commission declares state of emergency
During an emergency meeting of the Clewiston City Commissioners on Oct. 7, the BOCC issued an emergency resolution declaring a state of local emergency. more
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Mayor issues Executive Order
Unlike the controversial emergency ordinance issued prior to Hurricane Helene, the city of Okeechobee's new Executive Order does not mention guns at all. more
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Code Enforcement meeting cancelled
The city of Okeechobee has announced the cancellation of the Oct. 8 code enforcement meeting. more
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