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Okeechobee’s top 10 property owners paid 30% of the county’s total property taxes in 2025, according to the Okeechobee County Financial Report ...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/1/26 |
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Beginning Sept. 30, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) will begin issuing a newly designed Florida driver license.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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9/29/26
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OKEECHOBEE -- Okeechobee County cemetery regulations are online on the county’s website www.okeechobeecountyfl.gov .
Prohibited items include in-ground …
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/28/26 |
![OKEECHOBEE -- Okeechobee County will start enforcing the rules for Evergreen Cemetery by flagging items on graves that do not meet the regulations for benches and grave decorations. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260927-150631-cb5-cemetery.jpg)
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Okeechobee County will enforce the decade-old regulations on placement of items at Evergreen Cemetery with fines if necessary.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/27/26 |
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City Administrator Denise Whitehead presented the August staff report to the Okeechobee City Council during its Sept. 21 meeting. Whitehead, who introduced monthly staff reports after …
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/27/26 |
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Following a heart-felt prayer from Okeechobee City Councilman Noel Chandler asking God for help making wise decisions for taxpayers,…
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/26/26 |
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The Okeechobee City Council voted Sept. 21 to hire a backup code enforcement magistrate...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/25/26 |
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On Sept. 25, The Internal Revenue Service today announced the launch of the new IRS mobile app, replacing IRS2Go and expanding the ...
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By Alejandra Castro
IRS | 9/25/26 |
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Following the recent storms and the flooding in some areas, Libby Pigman spoke to the Okeechobee City Council regarding a Flood …
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/25/26 |
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Judge suggests gazebo be built near courthouse to host weddings ...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/25/26 |
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Okeechobee city council members agreed Sept. 21 to support development of a privately funded wayfinding-sign project...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/25/26 |
![OKEECHOBEE -- Okeechobee County Custodial staff members were honored during the Sept. 24 meeting of the Okeechobee County Commission. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260924-133335-03f-custodians.jpg)
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Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners recognized custodian staff who play an essential role in maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming environments across ...
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9/24/26
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![OKEECHOBEE -- Congressman Darren Soto, who's running for re-election in a district that now includes Okeechobee County, visited Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor McKenzie for a flag raising ceremony with veterans on Saturday, Sept.19.. [Photo courtesy Soto campaign]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260923-160749-78f-Darren%20Soto%20visits%20church.jpg)
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Congressman Darren Soto, who's running for re-election in a district that now includes Okeechobee County...
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9/24/26
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The Postal Service has released Winter Wreath, a new Global Forever stamp...
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News from USPS
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9/23/26
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![Christmas Cookies Forever stamps are available at Post Office locations. [Photo courtesy USPS]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260921-152348-8a1-USPS%20christmas%20stamps.jpg)
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On Sept. 19, the U.S. Postal Service released its Christmas Cookies Forever stamps ...
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9/21/26
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The City of Okeechobee announced a contest for school-age children this week. According to City Administrator Denise Whitehead, the contest was the brainchild ...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/19/26 |
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Okeechobee County Commissioners want to set up a meeting with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) concerning the intersection of Berman Road and SR 70.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/15/26 |
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Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida’s Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday...
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News from FWC
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9/14/26
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![Commissioner Terry Burroughs along with members of Our Village Okeechobee and 211 Palm Beach & Treasure Coast. [Photo courtesy Okeechobee County]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260911-160630-60a-BOCC%20proclamations%20211-slug.jpg)
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The Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners issued three proclamations during their regular meeting on Sept. 10.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/13/26 |
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OKEECHOBEE – Okeechobee County Code Enforcement Magistrate Hearing will be held Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 9 a.m.
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9/11/26
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