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OKEE-TANTIE -- Lake Okeechobee was 12 feet above sea level on April 15. The floating docks at Okee-Tantie illustrate the water level. [Photo by Katrina Elsken?Lake Okeechobee News]
Bass Pro plan to take over Okee-Tantie on agenda for Aug. 20 meeting
OKEECHOBEE – Okeechobee’s agreement with Big Cedar LLC (the resort arm of Bass Pro Shops) is on the agenda ... more
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The Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County hosted a Business After Hours event with candidates for state and local office on Aug. 14 at the Scott Driver Recreation Area Pavilion. Participants had a chance to talk with Ben Butler, candidate for Florida's 9th Congressional District, Terry Burroughs, Okeechobee County Commissioner District 4, and Frank DeCarlo, Okeechobee County Commissioner District 2. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Chamber of Commerce hosts candidates
The Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County hosted a Business After Hours event with candidates for state and local office on Aug. 14 ... more
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Oak Park right-of-way closure denied
At their Aug. 13 meeting, Okeechobee County Commissioners denied a request to abandon a street right-of-way after a neighboring property owner objected. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Early voting is underway for the primary election in the new Supervisor of Elections Office in the Alderman Building, 307 N.W. Fifth Avenue.
Early voting underway in Okeechobee County
OKEECHOBEE – Early voting for the Aug. 18 primary election in Okeechobee County opened Aug. 8 and will continue through Aug. 15. Early voting will be 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ... more
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City council discusses finances
City Administrator Denise Whitehead was appointed to represent the city on the Okeechobee County Economic Development Corporation... more
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Ben Butler [Courtesy photo]
Butler hopes to bring farming values to D.C.
Ben Butler, Republican candidate for Florida’s Ninth Congressional District, wants to bring rural, farming values to Washington, D.C. more
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Public Works Director Willie Hall (left) is pictured with Mayor Dowling Watford. The photo was taken at a city council meeting in May 2025 when Hall was recognized for 10 years of service to the city.
Public Works Director gives city council update on jobs completed and in progress
During the August 4 meeting, Public Works Director Willie Hall gave the Okeechobee City Council an update on what the Public Works Department has been doing since January. more
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Okeechobee City Police Officer Chad Troutman was recognized during the August 4 City Council meeting for 20 years of service to the city. He is pictured with Police Chief Donald Hagan and Mayor Dowling Watford.
City police officer recognized for 20 years of service to Okeechobee City
Okeechobee City police officer Chad Troutman was recognized for 20 years of service to the city during the Okeechobee City Council's August 4 meeting. more
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OKEECHOBEE — Okeechobee City Councilman Noel Chandler was recognized for 20 years of service to the city during the Okeechobee City Council's August 4 meeting. He is pictured with his wife Louise and Mayor Dowlling Watford.
Councilman recognized for 20 years of service to the city
Okeechobee City Councilman Noel Chandler was recognized for 20 years of service to the city during the Okeechobee City... more
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. [photo courtesy Florida Governor's Office]
Judge orders summary of property tax amendment to be rewritten
On August 3 Leon County Circuit Judge David Frank ruled that the ballot title and summary for the property tax amendment (labeled Amendment 3 on the ballot) ... more
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Early voting for primary starts Aug. 8
Early voting for the Aug. 18 primary election in Okeechobee County opens Aug. 8 and continues through Aug. 15. more
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1000 Friends of Florida opposes Amendment 3, citing $12 billion threat to local services, planning, and conservation
On Aug. 3,  Friends of Florida announced its opposition to Amendment 3, the property tax measure headed to the November 2026 ballot ... more
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City votes NOT to rollback maximum millage rate
The Okeechobee City council held a special meeting on July 29 to approve a maximum millage rate for the 2026/27 fiscal year. more
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EPA announces $1.5 million grant for Tribal Solid Waste Infrastructure for recycling
On July 29, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $1.5 million to the Miccosukee Tribe in Miami for Tribes ... more
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USACE establishes team to support FEMA disaster debris missions
The USACE Jacksonville District has established a new Debris Planning and Response Team ... more
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Letter to the Editor: It was never about the tea
I keep hearing people argue over property taxes as though this is just another budget fight. It isn’t. The Boston Tea Party … more
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Property taxes provide much of county's general fund
Okeechobee County Commissioners want everyone to consider the impact of the proposed change in Homestead Exemptions ... more
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City compares their budget with similar municipalities
During the July 21 city council meeting, Finance Director Taylor Connell presented some surprising statistics to the council concerning millage rates.   more
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County lowers property tax rate
OKEECHOBEE -- At their July 23 meeting, Okeechobee County Commissioners unanimously voted to set the county’s tentative property tax rate at 7.5 mills. more
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Fire, EMS and garbage collection fees to increase
Okeechobee County homeowners will pay higher fees for garbage collection, EMS and Fire Rescue services under rates discussed ... more
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