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Check your voter registration status
If you moved or did not vote in the past two elections, you may need to update your voter registration ... more
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SFWMD Governing Board Member Ben Butler
Butler and Martinez reappointed to SFWMD Governing Board
On Aug. 27 Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Benjamin Butler and Carlos “Charlie” Martinez to the SFWMD Governing Board ... more
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IRS remind school teachers of up to $300 in classroom expenses deductible for 2024
TALLAHASSEE — As Florida educators gear up for the new school year, the IRS reminds schoolteachers that the maximum deduction for classroom expenses in 2024 remains at $300. This deduction … more
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Fees for Fire Rescue, EMS and garbage collection increase
Okeechobee County Commissioners approved the annual rates for Fire Rescue, EMS and garbage pickup at their Aug. 28 meeting. more
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Jet engine tests planned at Okeechobee County Airport
A company that tests jet engines could boost revenue at the Okeechobee County Airport ... more
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Boat parade to take place on Sept. 14
It's nearly time for the Flag Wave Boat Parade to support local, state and federal candidates. more
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TRIM notices are in the mail
Okeechobee Property Owners should be receiving their TRIM Notices by mail from the Property Appraiser’s office over the next few weeks.   TRIM notices … more
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Amendment 6 would eliminate public financing of political campaigns
The Florida Constitution provides for public campaign financing for statewide candidates who agree to spending limits ... more
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Amendment 5 would increase homestead exemption for inflation
Florida’s Homestead Exemption gives homeowners a break in property taxes. An amendment on the 2024 ballot would allow that exemption to increase ... more
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Amendment 4 would allow access to abortions
Amendment 4 would allow abortion before fetal viability or when necessary to protect the patient’s health ... more
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Amendment 3 would legalize recreational use of marijuana
Amendment 3 would legalize recreational marijuana for adults age 21 and older, who would be allowed to possess up to 3 … more
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Three qualify to run for city council
The city of Okeechobee has announced the official city council candidates for the upcoming election. more
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Amendment 1 would change school board elections
When they go to the polls in November Floridians will vote on six amendments to the Florida State Constitution. more
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City of Okeechobee works on proposed budget
For the last several weeks, the Okeechobee City Council has been working on the city’s budget. more
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City council has questions about fire service agreement
Fire services were a topic on the agenda this week at the Okeechobee City Council meeting. more
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Sheriff Noel E. Stephen
Stephen proves nice guys don't always finish last
After a long hard battle, Noel Stephen was elected once again as sheriff of Okeechobee County. more
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County commission meeting rescheduled
The Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners meeting for August 22 has been RESCHEDULED to Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 9 a.m. due to lack of a quorum.  more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Early voting is underway in Okeechobee County in the Supervisor of Elections Office inside the Historic Okeechobee County Courthouse, 304 NW. Second Street.
Noel Stephen, Brad Goodbread win re-election
OKEECHOBEE – Okeechobee County Sheriff Noel Stephen won his bid for re-election Aug. 20. more
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Tuesday is election day!
The Okeechobee County sheriff's race will be decided Tuesday, Aug. 20. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Early voting is underway in Okeechobee County in the Supervisor of Elections Office inside the Historic Okeechobee County Courthouse, 304 NW. Second Street.
Two local races to be decided in primary
Early voting in Okeechobee County is  Aug. 10-17, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Historic Okeechobee County Courthouse ... more
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