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Okeechobee Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors are: Marinao Corona, Seat 1; Jared Figley, Seat 2; Donald Sellers, Seat 3; Douglas Burnham, Seat 4; Glynn Rutelege, Seat 5. Also pictured are Program Specialist VIcki Wheeler and District Administrator Audrey Kuipers. [Photo by Sandra Pearce]
Soil & Water Conservation District celebrates 75th Anniversary
The Okeechobee Soil and Water Conservation District (OSWCD) 75th  Anniversary reception was Thursday, Jan.8... more
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Code Enforcement hearing set for Jan. 20
OKEECHOBEE – An Okeechobee County Code Enforcement Special Magistrate is scheduled for Jan. 20, at 9 a.m. ... … more
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The 4-cent Angel’s Trumpets stamp was designed by Ethel Kessler, an art director for USPS, using existing images by Davis. [Image courtesy USPS]
4-cent Angel’s Trumpets stamps now available
The U.S. Postal Service issued a new 4-cent Angel’s Trumpets stamp on Jan. 9. more
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County plans to enact impact fees
OKEECHOBEE – Okeechobee County Commissioners are moving forward to implement impact fees. more
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Only 1% of Epstein files released despite passage of Epstein Transparency Act
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Department of Justice have only finished reviewing one percent of the Epstein Files for release. more
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Deborah Manzo county administrator of Okeechobee.
County administrator to retire
A tearful Deborah Manzo announced her retirement from the position of Okeechobee County Administrator at the Jan. 8 meeting ... more
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Florida TaxWatch announces 2026 taxpayer priorities, provides independent research
On Thursday, Jan. 8, Florida TaxWatch (FTW) released a list of 10 Taxpayer Priorities for the... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- On Dec. 3, Xfinity and Comcast Business celebrated expansion to thousands of Okeechobee County homes. The celebration was held at Indian River State College. [Photo courtesy Xfinity/Comcast]
Comcast ready to connect more rural customers
OKEECHOBEE – Comcast/Xfinity is connecting more Okeechobee residents to high speed internet while others are anxiously waiting to connect. more
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Zoning change to allow 75 new homes off SW 87th Terrace
OKEECHOBEE – A change in zoning for a property off S.W. 87th Terrace will allow up to 75 new residences. more
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DCF reflects on collective impact for families and 2025 highlights
On Dec. 31, the Florida Department of Children and Families spotlights milestones and celebrates outcomes achieved ... more
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New laws take effect in Florida in 2026
Three new laws will go into effect starting in 2026. The laws will change how health coverage, pet insurance, and medical billing work in Florida. more
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Governor’s budget includes millions for Okeechobee
On Dec. 18, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a total of $311 million in awards to improve infrastructure in 37... more
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Franklin applauds NOAA’s launch of AI-driven weather forecasting models
Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18), on Dec. 22, welcomed the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) announcement of a new suite of operational ... more
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Okeechobee County plans to implement impact fees
Okeechobee County is growing and that means more money is needed for infrastructure like roads and schools to keep up with increases in population. more
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Airplane maintenance facility to open at Okeechobee Airport
A full-service airplane maintenance facility is planned at the Okeechobee County Airport. more
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Legislation could force counties to cut services
OKEECHOBEE – Bills under consideration by the Florida Legislature could have big impacts on small counties. more
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OKEECHOBEE — After 17 years of service to the city of Okeechobee, General Services Director Patty Burnette was recognized by Mayor Dowling Watford and the Okeechobee City Council during the Dec. 16 city council meeting. She will be retiring on Dec. 31.
General Services Director retires
After 17 years of service to the city of Okeechobee, General Services Director Patty Burnette was recognized ... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- The second phase of the Okeechobee County Jail Renovation and Expansion Project is nearing completion. [Photo courtesy Okeechobee County Government]
Second phase of jail project nears completion
OKEECHOBEE – Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office will host a Jail Renovation Open House on Jan. 20 from 4 to 6 p.m. at 504 N.W. Fourth Street. more
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County commission approves list of streets to be repaved
OKEECHOBEE – Nine miles of roadway in Okeechobee are scheduled for resurfacing in 2026 according to a plan approved ... … more
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Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is conducting a Project Development and Environmental Impact Study of a project to four-lane State Road 70 from CR 721 (Reservation Road) in Glades County to CR 599/128th Avenue in Okeechobee and Highlands Counties. [Map courtesy FDOT]
FDOT plans to four-lane more of SR 70
FDOT is conducting a Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study on proposed changes to and 8.6 mile segment of State Road 70, from CR 721 to 128th ... more
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