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Uncertainty still remains about SNAP benefits
In the last week of October two federal judges ordered the Trump administration to use emergency funding to provide Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, but a week … more
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DCF announces the launch of the Statewide Youth Advisory Board
Florida Department of Children and Families (Department) announced the launch of the Statewide Youth Advisory Board... more
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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joined by Governor of Arkansas Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Governor of Indiana Mike Braun on June 10, 2025, at USDA in Washington, D.C.
SNAP benefits set to end Nov. 1
Amid the ongoing government shutdown, the Florida Department of Children and Families has announced that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will not go out … more
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OKEECHOBEE -- On Oct. 23., the Board of County Commissioners designated October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month with a Proclamation to Kara Stimpson of Helping People Succeed. [Photo courtesy Okeechobee County Government]
County recognizes Disability Employment Month
OKEECHOBEE – October is National Disability Employment Month in Okeechobee County. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- On Oct. 23, the Board of County Commissioners designated October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month with a Proclamation to Edna Malagon of Martha’s House. [Photo courtesy Okeechobee County Government]
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
OKEECHOBEE – October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Okeechobee County. At their Oct. 23 meeting, Okeechobee County Commissioners presented ... more
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County commission brings back public comment period
OKEECHOBEE – Public comments are once again welcome at Okeechobee County Commission meetings. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- On Oct. 23, the Board of County Commissioners issued a Proclamation to Veterans Service Officer Paul Hiott, designating November 4-11 Operation Green Light for Veterans in Okeechobee County. Display your support for veterans by using green bulbs in your outdoor lights during the week before Veterans Day. [Photo courtesy Okeechobee County Government]
Display a ‘Green Light for Veterans’
OKEECHOBEE – Okeechobee County residents are encouraged to turn on a green light at their businesses or homes to honor veterans ... more
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Zoning changed for 1-acre parcel near King's Bay
OKEECHOBEE – Up to eight multi-family residential units are planned on a 1-acre parcel near the entrance to King’s Bay. more
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Despite the smile on April Martin's face, Amy Cortez says no to the county's proposed tax increase. Okeechobee County resident Amy Cortez is serious about saying no to proposed tax increases. The duo staged this photo in front of the county tax collector's office  in a hilarious attempt to tell commissioners they do not want their taxes raised.
She said no
Okeechobee County resident Amy Cortez is serious about saying no to proposed tax increases. The duo staged this photo in front of the county tax collector's office  in a hilarious attempt to … more
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OKEECHOBEE -- On Oct. 9, OKeechobee County Commissioners designated October as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month with a Proclamation to Dawn Lawrence and the Healthy Start Coalition. [Photo courtesy Okeechobee County Government.]
Proclamation recognizes Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness
Okeechobee County Commissioners encourage parents, caregivers and residents to become educated in opportunities to prevent pregnancy and infant loss ... more
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Mayor Dowling Watford is a full service mayor. He is not afraid to get his hands dirty and was found early Monday morning cleaning up the local pumpkin patch.
Mayor is not afraid to get his hands dirty
Mayor Dowling Watford is Okeechobee's "full service" mayor. He is not afraid to get his hands dirty and was found early Monday morning cleaning up the local pumpkin patch. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- On Oct. 9, OkeechobeeCounty Commissioners designated October 5-11 as Fire Prevention Week in Okeechobee County with a Proclamation to Chief Earl Wooten and Okeechobee County Fire Rescue. Commissioner Michael Sumner (right) presented the proclamation. [Photo courtesy Okeechobee County Government.]
Lithium batteries introduce unique fire risks
OKEECHOBEE – The 2025 National Fire Prevention Week highlighted the danger of fires caused by lithium batteries. more
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Franklin urges USDA to support specialty crop producers
Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) led a bipartisan letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins urging the agency to include Florida’s more
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