The Federal Trade Commission is considering a new rule requiring companies to offer an easy click-to-cancel option...
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By Joe Smyth,
a retired journalist & CEO who lives in Scottsdale, AZ | 3/28/23 |
On March 28, Sierra Club Florida sent a letter to Senate President Kathleen Passidomo expressing...
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News from Sierra Club Florida
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3/28/23
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National Minority Health Month is observed in April, an initiative that targets the health needs...
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By Jamie Ulmer, CEO
Healthcare Network | 3/25/23 |
The human population has just crossed the threshold of 8 billion.
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By Beth Ellikidis
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3/25/23
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AMAC Foundation Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor answers questions about Social Security
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By Russell Gloor
AMAC Foundation Social Security Advisor | 3/20/23 |
Senate Bill 404 aims to exempt autopsy reports on child victims of domestic violence from public disclosure.
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By Martin Dyckman
Florida Center for Government Accountability
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3/20/23
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Comments may be posted on the newspaper’s Facebook pages, emailed to okeenews@iniusa.org or mailed to 313 N.W. Fourth Ave., Okeechobee, FL 34972.
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3/20/23
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It’s not exactly breaking news that America’s public schools are failing academically.
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By Thomas C. Patterson
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3/16/23
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“Buy the land,” “blow up the dike,” “send the water south,” “flood the sugar fields” and “movetheir houses on wheels.”
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News from Glades Lives Matter
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3/7/23
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We’ve all seen the occasional property that lets its lawn maintenance go to the point where tall weeds and overgrown bushes seem …
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By Debbie Clay, Clewiston Code Compliance Supervisor
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2/21/23
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AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor answers questions about Social Security
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By Russell Gloor
AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor | 2/10/23 |
These days, it’s a gamble when flying commercially whether your flight will leave on time...
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By Stephen Myers
Executive VP Elite Jets | 1/23/23 |
More than 1,000 people are moving to Florida every day. That means more cars on the road...
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By Julia du Plooy
Founder, Lake Okeechobee Business Alliance | 1/13/23 |
We have completed our Wreaths Across America ceremony and wreath laying event in Hendry County.
I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all the support and help we …
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By David Potter
Hendry County Coordinator, Wreaths Across America | 12/30/22 |
As I reflect on this year, it is evident the pandemic shone a light on hunger in America and led to innovation and ...
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Sky Beard
Director of No Kid Hungry Florida | 12/8/22 |
AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor answers questions about Social Security Benefits.
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By Russell Gloor
AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor | 12/8/22 |
Thank you to the voters of Hendry County for supporting the half-cent sales tax on Nov. 8.
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By Michael Swindle
Superintendent Hendry County Schools | 11/15/22 |
Our children’s future is one of the most important considerations when making decisions as parents and as a community.
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By Michael Swindle
Superintendent of Hendry County Schools | 10/31/22 |
If passed, the Hendry County School District will have the money to conduct renovations...
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By Michael Swindle
Hendry County School District Superintendent | 10/21/22 |