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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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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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Three compete for two city council seats
There are three candidates running for the two city council seats on the general election ballots this year. more
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County commission meeting rescheduled due to storm
OKEECHOBEE --  The Okeechobee County Commission meeting originally planned for Oct. 9 has been rescheduled to Oct. 17.  more
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Gun Owners of America rep explains why emergency ordinance mistake was a big deal
After an emergency ordinance was issued by the Okeechobee City Council in preparation for Hurricane Helene,... more
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Volunteers needed to provide free tax services for the upcoming filing season
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs are currently recruiting volunteers... more
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OKEECHOBEE — Mayor Dowling Watford and the Okeechobee City Council proclaim October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Accepting the proclamation is Jonathan Bean, executive director of Martha's House. [Photo courtesy city of Okeechobee]
Mayor proclaims Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Mayor Dowling Watford and the Okeechobee City Council proclaim October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. more
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Voter registration deadline for November General Election
On Oct. 1, Secretary of State Cord Byrd reminded Florida voters of the Oct. 7, 2024... more
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Candidates for city council participate in a forum on March 22, 2021 at the Freshman Campus auditorium. These candidates were running for city council during a special election.
City to host political forum
Okeechobee City Council discussed the possibility of hosting or partnering with another organization... more
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City council sets budget for new year
During its September 30 meeting, the Okeechobee City Council set the annual budget for the fiscal year... more
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Gun Owners of America rep speaks to city council
During its meeting, the Okeechobee City Council was addressed by Luis Valdes concerning the emergency declaration... more
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Okeechobee County Commission reviews annual audit
Florida Power and Light (FPL) is the biggest taxpayer in Okeechobee County, paying taxes on property valued at more than $889 million... more
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Okeechobee County Board of County Commission rescheduled Sept. 26 Regular BOCC Meeting
The Thursday, Sep. 26 BOCC regular session meeting is rescheduled to Friday, Sept. 27. more
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City discusses budget for coming year
During its Sept. 11 meeting, The Okeechobee City Council discussed finances again. more
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The Okeechobee City Council has been working on solutions for this problem.
City public parks to be closed at night
City Administrator Gary Ritter spoke to the council concerning complaints ... more
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Projects in the work to honor David Allen
Magi Cable, from the Historical Society, spoke to the Okeechobee City Council during the Sept. 11 meeting... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- September is Hunger Awareness Month in Okeechobee County. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Okeechobee County promotes Hunger Action Month
September is Hunger Action Month in Okeechobee County. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Okeechobee County Commissioners presented Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) with a proclamation in honor of the U.S. Constitution on Sept. 12. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
County commission honors the U.S. Constitution
Okeechobee County Commissioners honored the U.S. Constitution at their Sept. 12 meeting. more
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