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Mailbox Improvement Week Arrives in Time for Spring Cleaning
The U.S. Postal Service is asking all homeowners to inspect and repair their mailboxes during Mailbox Improvement Week, May 19-25. more
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Party at Douglas Brown Center draws noise complaints
An April 27 event at The Douglas Brown Community Center resulted in 19 complaints of loud and vulgar music .. more
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OKEECHBEE – Okeechobee County Commission Chair David Hazellief (right) presented Kathy Selby of HCA Raulerson Hospital with a proclamation for Stroke Awareness Month at the May 9 commission meeting. [Photo courtesy Okeechobee County Government]
May is Stroke Awareness Month
Kathy Selby from HCA Raulerson Hospital brought light to Stroke Awareness ... more
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Okeechobee County proclaims Economic Development Week
May 6 through May 10 was Economic Development Week in Okeechobee County. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- At their May 9 meeting, the Okeechobee County Board of Commissionres presented proclamations . to Suzy Hutcheson, Helping People Succeed; Leah Suarez, Our Village Okeechobee; and Tracey Hernandez of Suncoast Mental Health, designating May as Mental Health Month... Commissioners’ Brad Goodbread and Frank DeCarlo, are pictured with representatives from Helping People Succeed, Our Village Okeechobee and Suncoast Mental Health.. [Photo courtesy Okeechobee County Government]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
At their May 9 meeting, the Okeechobee County Board of Commissioners presented proclamations ... more
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Vice mayor willing to take the heat over food trucks if it keeps the public safe
The subject of food trucks was revisited again during the recent city council meeting, and self-containment was one of the issues mentioned. more
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Traffic signal to be installed on U.S. 441 at Cemetery Road
Construction will begin for the installation of a new traffic signal at U.S.  North and NE 39th Boulevard (Cemetery Road) ... … more
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OKEECHOBEE — Mayor Dowling Watford proclaims the week of May 5, 202 through May 11, 2024 as Professional Municipal Clerks Week.Pictured from left to right are Assistant Secretary Cayetana Ortega, Madam Clerk Lane Gamiotea, Deputy Clerk Katie Rogers and Mayor Watford.
Municipal clerks recognized
Mayor Dowling Watford proclaims the week of May 5, 202 through May 11, 2024 as Professional Municipal Clerks Week. more
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Sheriff and county commissioners face challengers in 2024 election
Election signs are popping up in Okeechobee as candidates for local office start their 2024 campaigns. more
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Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Examining Democracy in America Coming to Okeechobee
The Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street, in cooperation with Florida Humanities Council, presents “Voices and Votes: more
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"Bloody Massacre in King Street," an engraving by Paul Revere, 1770, is part of the Voices and Votes Smithsonian Display. [Courtesy National Museum of American History]
'Voices and Votes' Smithsonian exhibit to visit Okeechobee
A traveling Smithsonian exhibit “Voices and Votes: The Story of Democracy in America,” will be in the Okeechobee County Courthouse May 28 to July 12. At the April … more
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Hikers ask to park vehicles overnight at county facility
Outdoor enthusiasts who want to spend several days hiking may soon be able to leave their vehicles overnight ... more
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Okeechobee County Commission issues proclamations
Several proclamations were issued for the month of April. more
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Septic-to-sewer conversion to be completed in 2026
The septic-to-sewer project for the southwest section of Okeechobee County will be completed in 2026, more
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A master plan is under development for the Okee-Tantie recreation area.
Okeechobee County gives Bass Pro 8th contract extension
The agreement between Bass Pro and Okeechobee County has been amended for the eighth time. more
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Florida State seal (Adobe Stock photo)
Gaming compact revenues to preserve Florida’s environment
Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill (SB) 1638, Funding for Environmental Resource Management, which provides... more
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Manny's Sunflower and Roses Shop & Gifts stirs controversy..[Photo by Cathy Womble/Lake Okeechobee News]
Flower shop stirs controversy over food trucks
You would not think it to look at it, but this beautiful new flower shop is at the center of some controversy within the city. more
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Waste Management moves forward with plans for automated waste pickup trucks
Automated Waste Management trucks will collect the waste while the driver stays in the vehicle. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Okeechobee JROTC led the Speckled Perch Festival Parade in downton Okeechobee on March 9. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Even a 12 minute parade costs $3-5K
Parades cost the city of Okeechobee between $3,000 and $5,000 no matter how long they are. more
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Waste Management to provide new garbage carts
Okeechobee County residents will receive new garbage carts from Waste Management in April ... more
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