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Mayor Dowling Watford proclaimed the week of May 4-10 as Professional Municipal Clerks' Week during the Okeechobee City Council's May 6 meeting. Pictured are Cayetana Ortega, City Clerk Lane Gamiotea, Mayor Watford and Deputy Clerk Katie Rogers.
City takes care of business
During the May 6 Okeechobee City Council meeting, Robbie Chartier gave a presentation regarding the insurance coverages and services provided by PRM. more
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USPS reminds customers to check and maintain their mailboxes
With National Mailbox Improvement Week (May 18 - May 24), the U.S. Postal Service is encouraging customers... more
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Bautech makes soil erosion control solutions. [Courtesy image}
Bautech wants to expand business in Okeechobee
OKEECHOBEE – Sergio Park, of Bautech, made a presentation to the Okeechobee County Commission on May 8 ... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Leah Suarez of Our Village (left) accepted the proclamation for Mental Health Awareness Month from County Commission Chairman David Hazellief at the May 8 meeting of the Okeechobee County Commission. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
At their May 8 meeting, the Okeechobee County Board of Commissioners issued a proclamation designating May as Mental Health Awareness Month. more
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Commission hopes to give county employees raise
OKEECHOBEE – Okeechobee County officials hope to give county employees a raise while at the same time keeping the budget flat. more
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County suspends public comment on nonagenda items
OKEECHOBEE – After months of meetings disrupted by outbursts and profanity, the Okeechobee County Commissioners voted 4-1 to suspend public comments … more
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Florida GOP asks counties to adopt rollback rates for property taxes
Should Okeechobee County adopt the rollback rate when setting the millage rate for property owners this summer? more
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HB 1195: 'Gage’s Law' signed into law
Gage’s Law requires hospitals to test for fentanyl in cases of suspected overdose or poisoning, ensuring consistent, lifesaving care across the state. more
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May 10 is USPS annual food drive
Saturday, May 10, marks the 33rd anniversary of the largest one-day food drive in the nation... more
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More housing planned in Lazy 7 area
A proposed expansion of the Lazy 7 Rural Activity Center boundaries would allow more housing on 150 acres on the west side of SW 87th Terrace. more
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May 6-12 is National Nurses Week
OKEECHOBEE – “Care – Lead – Inspire – Repeat” is the theme for National Nurses Week. more
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USPS is enhancing service standards
New tools and fact sheet offered to help customers determine expected delivery times Refinements will occur in two phases: April 1 and July 1 Refinements estimated to save USPS at … more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Warren Sapp spoke at April 24 meeting of the Okeechobee County Commission. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Another commission meeting, another protest ...
OKEECHOBEE – In what has become a regular occurrence at Okeechobee County Commission meetings, a group of protesters dominated the public comment period of the April 24 meeting of the … more
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Voters asked to verify addresses
Postcards requesting address confirmation went out to all registered voters in Okeechobee County in late March or early April. more
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USPS to celebrate 250th anniversaries of Army, Navy, and Marine Corps with commemorative stamps
The U.S. Postal Service to proudly unveil three individual commemorative stamps honoring the 250th anniversaries more
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Food trucks back on the agenda again
Food trucks were back on the Okeechobee City Council’s agenda this week. more
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City council reviews budget
Because Finance Director India Riedel was unable to attend the April 15 Okeechobee City Council meeting... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Fireworks lit up the night sky above the Okeechobee Agir-Civic Center on July 6. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
City considers allowing sale of fireworks in city limits
Okeechobee City Council talked about a new proposed ordinance allowing vendors to sell fireworks in the city limits. more
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Protestor charged with battery on law enforcement officer
One of the protestors at a recent Board of County Commissioners was arrested... more
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Family enjoys new Altobello Family Pump Track
County names pump track to honor Altobello Family
Okeechobee County has officially named the new pump track at Kiwanis Park as the "Altobello Family Pump Track. more
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