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Postal Service is closed on Wednesday, June 19
Postal Service retail locations will be closed, and there will be no regular mail delivery except... more
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Gov. DeSantis signs budget allocating more than $4.6 billion to DCF
On June 12, Governor Ron DeSantis signed his Focus on Florida’s Future Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2... more
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Gov. DeSantis’ approves 2024-2025 General Appropriations Act
This legislation provides resources and support to Florida’s correctional professionals and... more
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Jessica Leon, founder of the Horatio Leon, Jr., Water Safety Program, travelled to Tallahassee to promote her water safety initiatives. [Photo courtesy Jessica Leon]
LaBelle resident fights for water safety measures
In a state known for year-round water activities, it seems ironic that Florida leads the ... more
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Tattered flags should be repaired or retired with respect
Flag day is June 14. It’s a good time to review the official Flag Code. … more
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Melissa Arnold withdraws from Supervisor of Elections race
Okeechobee County Supervisor of Elections Melissa Arnold has withdrawn her name from the Supervisor of Elections race. more
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Development with 1,300 homes planned on Charles Harvey Highway
Okeechobee County Commissioners voted 4-1 to amend the Planned Development for Midtown Village to allow up to 1,320 residential units ... more
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On June 6, 1944, the Allies launched the long-anticipated invasion of Normandy, France. Soldiers from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and other Allied nations faced Hitler's formidable Atlantic Wall as they landed on the beaches of Normandy. [Photo courtesy World War II Museum]
County commission honors 80th Anniversary of D-Day
The Okeechobee County Commission paused their June 6 meeting to honor the 80th Anniversary of D-Day more
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City Council meeting cancelled
OKEECHOBEE — The Okeechobee City Council meeting schedule for June 18 has been cancelled. more
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Residential treatment center for veterans may make its home in Okeechobee County
During the June 4 Okeechobee City Council meeting, Anthony Longo from the Warriors Choice Foundation spoke to the council concerning a residential retreat center for transitioning … more
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No decision has been made on food trucks in the city limits
Once again, food trucks were a topic of discussion during the June 4 city council meeting. more
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OKEECHOBEE — The annual evaluation of City Administrator Gary Ritter was on the agenda of the Okeechobee City Council on May 21. Ritter is well-liked by just about everyone in city hall, and his evaluation scores reflected this. With a high of a possible 5.0, Ritter scored 5.0. “I appreciated the vote of confidence, but I can tell you, it’s the people that work around me that make me look so good,” he said.
Ritter receives high praise from city council
The annual evaluation of City Administrator Gary Ritter was on the agenda of the Okeechobee City Council on May 21. more
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OKEECHOBEE — Mayor Dowling Watford proclaims the week of May 19, 2024 through May 25, 2024 as National Public Works Week. [Photo courtesy city of Okeechobee] 
Mayor recognizes Public Works team
Mayor Dowling Watford proclaims the week of May 19, 2024 through May 25, 2024 as National Public Works Week.   more
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'Flower Boy' disappointed in all the food truck talk
Once again, the topic of food trucks was visited during the city council meeting held on May 21. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- At their May 23 meeting, Okeechobee County Commissioners declared May 19-25 as Emergency Medical Services Week in Okeechobee County. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
May 19-25 is Emergency Services Week
OKEECHOBEE – May 19-25 is Emergency Services Week in Okeechobee County. more
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Are you reciting the Pledge of Allegiance correctly?
At the May 23 meeting of the County Commissioners, Brad Goodbread took a few minutes to review punctuation in the Pledge … more
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Sales tax holiday planned in July
During the 2024 Florida Freedom Month Sales Tax Holiday, you may purchase admissions ... more
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Jeff Branch, Florida League of Cities Sr. Legislative Advocate, presented the 2024 Home Rule Hero Award to Mayor Dowling Watford for his hard work and advocacy efforts during the 2024 Legislative Session. [Photo courtesy Florida League of Cities]
Dowling Watford receives the 2024 Home Rule Hero Award
Mayor Watford worked tirelessly throughout the session to promote local voices making loca... more
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Okeechobee City offices closed on Memorial Day
OKEECHOBEE -- The offices at City Hall, Public Works and the administrative offices of the Police Department, will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024, in observance of Memorial Day. more
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Mailbox Improvement Week Arrives in Time for Spring Cleaning
The U.S. Postal Service is asking all homeowners to inspect and repair their mailboxes during Mailbox Improvement Week, May 19-25. more
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