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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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Commissioners concerned new RV park could add nutrients going into lake
Commissioners approved a zoning change for an RV park near the Rim Canal at their Sept. 12 meeting but warned the developer that when septic lines … more
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Ordinance would allow backyard chickens in residential areas
Okeechobee County residents who live in residential areas will be able to supplement their food supply by raising chickens under new rules ... more
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Cats play in hide-away boxes, with shelving on the walls for climbing and relaxing.
Low cost cat spay/neuter program starts Oct. 1
Staring Oct. 1, on the first and third Thursday of every month, the Operation SOS will offer low cost cat spay/neuter and rabies vaccinations ... more
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OUA water and sewer connection rates to increase Oct. 1
Some residents in Okeechobee’s southwest area were shocked to receive Sept. 5 letters from the Okeechobee Utility Authority advising them the rate for connecting to sewer … more
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McCullers refused access to jet engine testing demo
Okeechobee pilot was surprised and disappointed Saturday when he was denied access to the airport... more
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Check your voter registration status
If you moved or did not vote in the past two elections, you may need to update your voter registration ... more
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SFWMD Governing Board Member Ben Butler
Butler and Martinez reappointed to SFWMD Governing Board
On Aug. 27 Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Benjamin Butler and Carlos “Charlie” Martinez to the SFWMD Governing Board ... more
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IRS remind school teachers of up to $300 in classroom expenses deductible for 2024
TALLAHASSEE — As Florida educators gear up for the new school year, the IRS reminds schoolteachers that the maximum deduction for classroom expenses in 2024 remains at $300. This deduction … more
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Fees for Fire Rescue, EMS and garbage collection increase
Okeechobee County Commissioners approved the annual rates for Fire Rescue, EMS and garbage pickup at their Aug. 28 meeting. more
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Jet engine tests planned at Okeechobee County Airport
A company that tests jet engines could boost revenue at the Okeechobee County Airport ... more
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Boat parade to take place on Sept. 14
It's nearly time for the Flag Wave Boat Parade to support local, state and federal candidates. more
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TRIM notices are in the mail
Okeechobee Property Owners should be receiving their TRIM Notices by mail from the Property Appraiser’s office over the next few weeks.   TRIM notices … more
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Amendment 6 would eliminate public financing of political campaigns
The Florida Constitution provides for public campaign financing for statewide candidates who agree to spending limits ... more
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Amendment 5 would increase homestead exemption for inflation
Florida’s Homestead Exemption gives homeowners a break in property taxes. An amendment on the 2024 ballot would allow that exemption to increase ... more
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Amendment 4 would allow access to abortions
Amendment 4 would allow abortion before fetal viability or when necessary to protect the patient’s health ... more
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