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Despite a tempting offer from the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean School Bus Program offering ...
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By C. M. Schmidlkofer
Caloosa Belle Independent | 6/23/23 |
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Improvements to the King Memorial Park in Pahokee and pedestrian bridge replacement in Belle Glade are among the projects funded ...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/23/23 |
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LABELLE – Six million dollars for improvements to the LaBelle Fire Station and a firetruck, more than $12 million for the Port LaBelle Utility wastewater improvements, and $11 million for a …
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/23/23 |
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MOORE HAVEN -- A new Glades County elementary school is in the state budget, signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on June 15 …
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/23/23 |
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In a joint letter, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) and Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) are urging President Biden...
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6/23/23
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It is dangerous to leave your storm shutters up after the storm passes by.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/23/23 |
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Deborah Perez of Waste Management gave an update to the city council during their June 21 meeting.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/22/23 |
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“My biggest fear is that we will take a good conscientious person and burn her out,” said Commissioner Brad Goodbread. “She deserves high marks across the board.”
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/22/23 |
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The property previously used by the Okeechobee School for Boys will be transferred to Indian River State College, under House Bill 1603 which was signed into law …
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/22/23 |
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At their June 22 meeting, Okeechobee County Commissioners voted to allocate $1.3 million of the county’s American Rescue Plan (ARP) money for the new medical examiner …
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/22/23 |
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A municipality cannot forbid mobile food trucks from operating in the entirety of the entity’s jurisdiction.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/22/23 |
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During the June 21 city council meeting, the council discussed making a hardship policy to help offset the cost of hooking to city sewer…
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/22/23 |
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With the rising cost of food, some Okeechobee County residents would like to keep chickens ...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/22/23 |
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The 2023/2024 state budget includes millions of dollars for projects and programs in Okeechobee County.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/22/23 |
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LABELLE – Disposal of horticultural waste on a property that is planned for future development was on the agenda for the City of LaBelle Local Planning Agency meeting on June 8. The Old Groves …
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By Katrina Elsken
Caloosa Belle | 6/21/23 |
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With the help of a small dedicated team, the Okeechobee County Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller’s office spent this last week bringing awareness to Juneteenth and the …
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6/21/23
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A request for a zoning change to allow small farm animals in the Basswood subdivision is on the agenda for the Thursday, June 22 meeting ...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/20/23 |
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The office of the Okeechobee County Clerk of the Circuit Court has been getting an early start on recognizing Juneteenth this year.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/19/23 |
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Postal Service retail locations will be closed, and there will be no regular mail delivery except for...
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6/16/23
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After a hurricane, those whose homes are damaged may be offered temporary housing in a FEMA trailer. But some local laws have prevented residents from living in RVs or temporary trailers on …
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/16/23 |