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Melissa Henry and family celebrate her 10 year anniversary with the city..[Photo by Cathy Womble/Lake Okeechobee News]
Henry thanked for 10 years of service
During the November 19 Okeechobee City Council meeting, Melissa Henry was recognized for 10 years of service. more
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Fire chief updates city on calls
Chief Earl Wooten updated the Okeechobee City Council about the fire services the city has received during the last year. more
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City discusses smokeless tobacco in city parks
During the Nov. 20 meeting of the Okeechobee City Council, an unexpected bump in the road through the meeting off course. more
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Ben Butler (left) accepts Farm City proclamation from Mayor Dowling Watford..[Photo by Cathy Womble/Lake Okeechobee nNews]
Butler accepts Farm City proclamation
Mayor Dowling Watford proclaims Nov. 20-27, 2024  as Farm-City Week. Ben Butler accepts proclamation and brings a gift of the harvest to share with the city council during its … more
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Permits won't be required for backyard chickens
Okeechobee County residents who wish to keep chickens in their backyards won’t have to obtain a permit. more
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Permit delays blamed for unhealthy conditions in mobile home park
A backlog in permitting at the Health Department has resulted in an unhealthy situation in an Okeechobee mobile home park ... more
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IRS offers help to military members and veterans with their unique tax needs
Members of the U.S. Armed Forces, veterans and their families may qualify for special tax benefits. more
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More trucks picking up storm debris in Okeechobee County
Crowder Gulf has increased the assets in Okeechobee County with seven trucks now collecting debris from Hurricane Milton, Reid Loper of Crowder Gulf said Monday. more
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Hurricane cleanup stalled by lack of trucks
A month after Hurricane Milton left debris scattered through Okeechobee County, residents are tired of waiting for debris pickup. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Okeechobee County Commissioner Kelly Owens (left) presented the Operation Green Light proclamation to Veterans Services Officer Paul Hiott at the Nov. 7 meeting of the Okeechobee County Commission. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Operation Green Light honors veterans
OKEECHOBEE – Okeechobee County citizens are encouraged to display a green light in the window of their business or residence now through Nov. 11 as part of Operation Green Light. more
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Road work
SR 70 road work causes traffic delays
OKEECHOBEE -- Drivers who regularly travel State Road 70 should expect delays. more
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Glades County Courthouse
Lakeside Estates development plans 'on the 5-yard line'
Plans are moving forward on a development of up to 1,300 homes near Buckhead Ridge. more
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County considers allowing backyard chickens in residential areas
Okeechobee County may allow backyard chickens in residential areas under a proposed ordinance... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- On Oct. 24, Okeechobee County welcomed the Executive Director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management to the Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) at the Okeechobee County Library. Director Kevin Guthrie toured the center, greeted agencies represented in the MARC and thanked staff before having an opportunity to spend some time meeting with our Public Safety Director/Fire Chief Earl Wooten, Deputy Chief Justin Hazellief and other local representatives. Director Guthrie offered his support to make sure Okeechobee residents are getting the resources they need during our long term recovery efforts. The Multi-Agency Resource Center at the Okeechobee County Library will continue to be open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Several agencies are represented including FEMA, Hope Florida, the Department of Business and Professional Regulations, and Catholic Charities.
Library has help center for hurricane victims
On Oct. 24, Okeechobee County welcomed the Executive Director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management to the Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) … more
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Oct. 21 Update: All USPS FL processing facilities and most retail and delivery units have reopened.
The Postal Service is working closely with other federal agencies, including FEMA, to assist in the response. more
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OKEECHOBEE – At their Oct. 17 meeting, Okeechobee County Commissioners declared Oct. 25 to Nov. 2 at Florida Department of Transportation Mobility Week. Okeechobee County Public Works Director Darren Brown (left) and County Engineer Stef Matthes (center) accepted the proclamation from Commission Chair David Hazellief. Mobility Week is a cooperative effort by the Florida Department of Transportation and its partner agencies to promote awareness of safe, multimodal transportation choices by hosting an annual collection of outreach events. It is a time for counties, cities, and transportation agencies to highlight transportation achievements, roll out new initiatives, and/or implement new policies promoting multimodal transportation. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
County honors Transportation Mobility Week
At their Oct. 17 meeting, Okeechobee County Commissioners declared Oct. 25 to Nov. 2 at Florida Department of Transportation Mobility Week. more
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The FWC offers spring/summer wild hog hunting at 26 wildlife management areas across the state.
Okeechobee County Commission supports Amendment 2
Okeechobee County Commissioners are encouraging residents to vote “yes” on Amendment 2 to the Florida Constitution ... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- At their Oct. 17 meeting, Okeechobee County Commissioners declared October as National Disability Employment Month in Okeechobee County. [Photo courtesy Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
October is National Disability Employment Month
October is National Disability Employment Month in Okeechobee County, thanks to a proclamation issued at the Oct. 17 meeting of the Okeechobee County Commission. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- At their Oct. 17 meeting, Okeechobee County Commissioners declared October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Help is available for victims of domestic violence
“Domestic violence is a public health issue. I think a lot of people forget that,” County Commissioner Terry Burroughs explained … more
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County ordinance bans sleeping on public property
Sleeping or camping in county parks is banned but people can sleep in their cars under an ordinance passed Oct. 17 by the Okeechobee County Commission. more
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