Governor Ron DeSantis has just signed into law that some say will make it more difficult for some Floridians to vote.
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By C. M. Schmidlkofer
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/24/23 |
TALLAHASSEE – On May 24, the League of Women Voters of Florida,sued Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody and Secretary of State Cord Byrd ...
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5/24/23
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The U.S. Postal Service is asking all South Florida homeowners to inspect and repair their mailboxes during Mailbox Improvement Week, May 21–27.
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By Debra Fetterly
USPS Strategic Communications Specialist Alabama-Mississippi & Florida 3 (South Florida) Districts | 5/19/23 |
The Buckhead Ridge area is posed for a population boom. The May 9 meeting of the Glades County Commission included ...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/10/23 |
At their May 9 meeting, Glades County Commissioners considered asking the property owners.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/9/23 |
WASHINGTON — FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Florida to supplement state and local recovery efforts …
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5/2/23
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The dictionary defines “woke” as "aware of and actively attentive to important facts and issues, especially issues of racial and social justice.”
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/31/23 |
Website that offers Florida’s eligible voters a secure and convenient way to register to vote or update an existing voter registration.
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3/30/23
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The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) announced $21 million in available funding for essential programs to enhance mental health crisis services in …
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3/21/23
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The Florida High School Athletic Association called a special meeting in response to backlash from after they recommended mandatory questions about high school girls' periods.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/10/23 |
I have GREAT NEWS! Effective January 1, 2023, the widows, widowers, disability (civilian) and blind exemptions have increased from $500 to $5,000 in value.
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Lorie Ward, C.F.A.
Glades County Property Appraiser | 1/20/23 |
On Dec. 16, 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis signed two bills following the special session that took place that week. Governor DeSantis signed …
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1/2/23
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OKEECHOBEE – A proposal to spend $4 million to improve internet access was put on hold at the Dec. 22 because internet service providers (ISPs) can apply directly for grant …
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/22/22 |
LABELLE — In observance of the Christmas holiday ...
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12/20/22
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ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Florida Small Business Development Center Network (SBDC) today announced a new pilot program geared toward helping businesses …
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12/19/22
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According to government records, Apix, Fla. was platted for 7,000 homes and had a census population. It was all a lie ...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/14/22 |
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Senate on Tuesday approved sweeping legislation that would overhaul the state's property insurance system, which has struggled due to insolvencies, high costs …
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By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE
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12/13/22
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Tropical Storm Nicole is expected to reach hurricane strength before reaching Florida’s east coast later today or early on Thursday …
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11/9/22
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Supervisor of Election officials are posting updates for the November general election.
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By C. M. Schmidlkofer
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/8/22 |
The U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) provides disaster recovery assistance to Florida communities impacted by Hurricane Ian …
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By Sandra Lawson
Public Affairs Specialist U. S. Small Business Administration | 11/7/22 |