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Voters asked to verify addresses
Postcards requesting address confirmation went out to all registered voters in Okeechobee County in late March or early April. more
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USPS to celebrate 250th anniversaries of Army, Navy, and Marine Corps with commemorative stamps
The U.S. Postal Service to proudly unveil three individual commemorative stamps honoring the 250th anniversaries more
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Food trucks back on the agenda again
Food trucks were back on the Okeechobee City Council’s agenda this week. more
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City council reviews budget
Because Finance Director India Riedel was unable to attend the April 15 Okeechobee City Council meeting... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Fireworks lit up the night sky above the Okeechobee Agir-Civic Center on July 6. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
City considers allowing sale of fireworks in city limits
Okeechobee City Council talked about a new proposed ordinance allowing vendors to sell fireworks in the city limits. more
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Protestor charged with battery on law enforcement officer
One of the protestors at a recent Board of County Commissioners was arrested... more
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Family enjoys new Altobello Family Pump Track
County names pump track to honor Altobello Family
Okeechobee County has officially named the new pump track at Kiwanis Park as the "Altobello Family Pump Track. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- At their April 10 meeting, Okeechobee County Commissioners issued a proclamation to Gina Ortiz from Helping People Succeed and Amanda Riedel from Hibiscus Center. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
OKEECHOBEE – April is Child Abuse Prevention Month in Okeechobee County. more
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Lazy 7 area residents complain about watermelon trucks
OKEECHOBEE -- Watermelon trucks on SW 67 th Drive were a topic of discussion at the April 10 meeting of the Okeechobee County Commission. more
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Jason Ferrel addresses city council concerning the sale of fireworks in the city..[Photo by Cathy womble/Lake Okeechobee News]
Fireworks discussed during city council meeting
During its April 1 meeting, the Okeechobee City Council heard from members of the public regarding firework sales. more
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Mayor Dowling Watford proclaims April 2025 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month during recent city council meeting..[Phot by Cathyy womble/Lake Okeechobee News]
Mayor proclaims April to be Child Abuse Prevention Month
Mayor Dowling Watford proclaimed April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Month. more
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April 6-12 declared National Library Week
“The library is the one place you can still go for free,” Okeechobee County Library Director told Okeechobee County Commissioners ... more
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Protesters escorted out of county meeting by deputies
The April 10 Okeechobee County Commission meeting again drew out of county protesters, despite clarification that free speech in the meeting is limited to Okeechobee County issues … more
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Okeechobee was well represented by a variety of organizations at the Rural Counties Day event at the Florida State Capital. [Photo courtesy OCEDC]
Okeechobee well represented at Rural Counties Day in Tallahassee 
The Okeechobee County Economic Development Corporation was thrilled to attend the 2025 Rural Counties Day event in Tallahassee, Florida. more
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Final countdown: REAL ID deadline nears
In four weeks, your driver’s license may not be an acceptable form of identification for boarding a domestic flight more
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Disaster victims have automatic extensions to file and pay their 2024 taxes
On April 4, the Internal Revenue Service reminds individuals and businesses in areas covered by 2024 disaster declarations... more
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Special Magistrate to hear code violation cases
An Okeechobee Code Enforcement Special Magistrate hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, April 15, at 9 a.m. in the Health Department Auditorium, 1700 N.W. Ninth Avenue, Okeechobee. … more
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BOCC enforces county code on public speech
“We have taken Okeechobee back,” Commission David Hazellief told spectators at a special meeting of the Okeechobee County Commission on April 3 ... more
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BOCC discusses solutions to protestors' interruptions
After another contentious meeting, the Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners... more
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Former commissioner angered by protestor dragging flag
Former commissioner Bryant Culpepper spoke during the citizen comment portion of the BOCC’s March 27 meeting. more
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