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On Dec. 16, SFWMD Chairman Chauncey Goss released the following statement ...
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By SFWMD
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12/16/25
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![In honor of the United States’ 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026, the FHSMV will release America 250 license plate this week. [The FLHSMV]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20251215-110949-1c3-FL%20250%20license%20plate.jpg)
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Unlike specialty plates, the America 250 plate serves as an alternative to the standard Florida license plate ...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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12/15/25
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The Floridians First Budget reaffirms Governor DeSantis’ continued commitment to the investments ...
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News from Department of Children and Families
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12/15/25
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On Dec. 10, Governor Ron DeSantis announced his budget proposal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026–27. The proposed Floridians First Budget ...
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News from Florida Department of Children and Families
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12/11/25
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Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) issued the following statement after House passage of the FY26 NDAA:
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From the Office of Congressman Scott Franklin
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12/11/25
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![OKEECHOBEE -- FDOT plans to narrow the traffic lanes on a portion of SR 70 from 12 feet to 11 feet. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20251208-123726-45a-gv%20FDOT%20narrow%20lanes.jpg)
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OKEECHOBEE – Okeechobee County Commissioners object to the Florida Department of Transportation’s plan for State Road 70 from US 98 to west of N.W. Eighth Avenue.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/8/25 |
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On Thursday, Dec. 4, Florida TaxWatch (FTW) released Oh, SNAP! Federal Policy Changes Threaten...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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12/4/25
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A former flea market property will be developed with sites for a retail store, fast-food restaurants, a service station and a church ...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/4/25 |
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The work of the Security Summit to strengthen internal systems and share information ...
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News from IRS
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12/3/25
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OKEECHOBEE – At their Dec. 4 meeting, Okeechobee County Commissioners will discuss their concerns about...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/26/25 |
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On Nov. 24, Senator Ashley Moody is fighting to protect drivers from dangerous situations by urging the passage of her Safer Truckers Act.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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11/25/25
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Florida Power & Light (FPL) customers will see their electric bills increase starting in January after the state's Public Service Commission approved a $7 billion rate hike.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/25/25 |
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On Nov. 18 the U.S. House of Representatives voted on the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a bipartisan bill...
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/18/25 |
![OKEECHOBEE -- At the Nov. 18 meeting of the Okeechobee County Commission, Chairman David Hazellief (right) presented the Hospice Month proclamation to Jeff White of Treasure Coast Hospice. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20251118-124348-84c-Hospice.jpg)
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OKEECHOBEE – November is Hospice and Palliative Care Month.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/18/25 |
![OKEECHOBEE -- Mickey Bandi (left) accepted the Farm City proclamation from Okeechobee County Commission Chairman David Hazellief at the Nov. 18 commission meeting. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20251118-120728-4c2-farm%20city.jpg)
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OKEECHOBEE -- Nov. 26 through Dec. 3 is Farm City Week in Okeechobee County.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/18/25 |
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OKEECHOBEE – The Historic Okeechobee County Courthouse will mark it’s 100th year in 2026.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/18/25 |
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On Nov. 17, the U.S. Postal Service announced that USPS Operation Santa is now open for letter adoption ...
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By U.S. Postal Service
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11/18/25
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Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) issued the following statement after the U.S. DOI officially added phosphate to the nation’s...
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From the Office of Congressman Scott Franklin
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11/10/25
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The Culture of Collaboration discussed Christmas lights during the Nov. 4 Okeechobee City Council meeting.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/7/25 |
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OKEECHOBEE – Okeechobee County residents are getting frustrated dealing with traffic delays due to multiple FDOT road work projects currently underway.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/6/25 |