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New laws require BMPs for golf courses, school board term limits and more
A ban on abortions after the 15th week of pregnancy, BMPs to control the use of fertilizer on golf courses, ... more
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Freedom Week tax holiday starts July 1
TALLAHASSEE -- The Freedom Week  sales tax holiday on outdoor activity supplies and some event admissions starts July 1. more
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Okeechobee City Council hears annual updates from department heads
Okeechobee City Council Members received annual reports from various city departments during their June 21 meeting. more
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Clewiston grapples with rising energy costs
Representatives from the Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) met with Clewiston Board of Commissioners June 23 to discuss … more
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OKEECHOBEE – Lt. Firefighter/Paramedic Robert Banfield was honored at the June 23 meeting of the Okeechobee County Commission for more than three decades of service to the county. Banfield, who is retiring on July 8, has been employed by the county since Nov. 28, 1988. Banfield was employed as a mechanic’s assistant in 1988 and began his fire service career in October 1989. He thanked the commissioners “for the opportunity for such a great career.” [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Banfield honored for service
Lt. Firefighter/Paramedic Robert Banfield was honored at the June 23 meeting of the Okeechobee County Commission ... more
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Commissioners discuss concerns about PACE loans for home improvements
OKEECHOBEE -- Fliers local residents found in their mailboxes sparked a discussion at the June 23 Okeechobee County Commission meeting about the PACE loan program. more
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At the June 15, 2022 Florida League of Cities meeting, Mayor Dowling R. Watford, Jr., was presented with the 2022 FLC Home Rule Hero Award! Help us congratulate him on this awesome accomplishment
Mayor is Hometown Hero
During the June 15, 2022 Florida League of Cities meeting, Mayor Dowling R. Watford, Jr.... more
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City Council renews contract to keep Ritter as city administrator
Okeechobee City Council members approved a two-year contract for city administrator Gary Ritter at their June 21 meeting. more
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Tami Pearce Simmons, completes New Clerk Academy
Tami Pearce Simmons, has been recognized by Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers (FCCC) for completing... more
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Hendry County to contract out for impact fee study
During the Hendry County Board of County Commissioners meeting in Clewiston on June 14, the commission approved a resolution … more
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Pahokee bans pets from city hall
PAHOKEE – No pets are allowed in city buildings, with the exception of service animals ... more
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Belle Glade to honor Gold Star families
BELLE GLADE – At their June 13 meeting, the Belle Glade City Commission welcomed Gold Star families and veterans … more
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South Florida Ops asks court to quash plans for a recycling plant
A Naples developer has filed a petition to stop the building of a biosolids and horticultural recycling facility ... more
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LaBelle to apply for community grant
City of LaBelle commissioners voted 5-0 to apply for a community development block grant during its regular meeting June 9. more
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LaBelle BOC plans commemorative plaque for waterway exhibit collaboration
The LaBelle Board of Commissioners, during its regular board meeting June 9, approved in a 5-0 vote temporary approval of a commemorative plaque … more
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Individual donors and nonprofits organizations to donate plaques to Barron Park pavilions
LABELLE -- During the June 9 meeting of LaBelle Board of Commissioners, there was discussion over placing memorial plaques ... more
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Okeechobee Code Enforcement Magistrate Hearing planned
An Okeechobee County Code Enforcement Magistrate Hearing is planned form June 21, at 9 a.m. at 1700 N.W. Ninth Avenue. more
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Linda Hunton receives a plaque from Hendry County School District Superintendent Michael Swindle commemorating her years of service as Hendry County School District bus driver for 33 years.
Linda Hunton steps off the school bus for the last time after 33 years as bus driver
After 33 years, Linda Hunton is retiring from her job as bus driver for the Hendry County School District. more
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Council discusses election vs appointment of city clerk
The Okeechobee City Council met on June 7, and one of the main points of discussion was the upcoming vote on the changes to the city charter. more
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Joint MSTU & CRA Public Meeting will be held on June 30 via Hybrid Remote public meeting
The Immokalee Local Redevelopment Advisory Board and the Immokalee Beautification Municipal Service Taxing Unit... more
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