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Family, coworkers and friends of Officer Jason Chapman are pictured at a recent city council meeting. The family was gifted a shadow box in memory of Chapman, who was killed in a car accident.
Officer Chapman remembered during city council meeting
The family of Okeechobee City Police Officer Jason Chapman was recognized at the Oct. 17 city council meeting. more
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Kay Matchett was honored for five years of service to the city at the recent city council meeting. Pictured are Public Works director David Allen (left), Matchett and Mayor Dowling Watford.
Kay Matchett honored for five years of service to city
Okeechobee City public works administrative secretary Kay Matchett was honored for five years of service... more
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Residential food truck request denied
 A special exemption request to allow a food truck at a residence in LaBelle’s ... more
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LaBelle to change residential storage code for RVs, boats
 There are some new rules coming to LaBelle for storing recreational ... more
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Planning Commission paves the way for more new homes
Pulte Homes is seeking to extend its footprint into southcentral Florida ... more
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Hendry County discusses SHIP bid process
 When a contractor’s bid for rehabilitation of one of six Hendry County properties ... more
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USPS Announces Holiday Shipping, Mailing Deadlines
To assist customers with their preparations for the upcoming busy holiday shopping and shipping season... more
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October is National Manufacturing Month
The Hendry County Commission proclaimed Oct. 6 as National Manufacturing Day ... more
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Okeechobee County honors special causes in October
OKEECHOBEE – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. more
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Glades County Courthouse
Glades County may ban commercial trucks on some roads
MOORE HAVEN – Glades County may ban commercial truck traffic on some county roads. more
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Courtroom gavel
Property owners face fines for code violations
Some Okeechobee County property owners face fines up to $250 per day if they fail to clean up code violations. more
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Sheriff's Office gets funding for much-needed deputies
A year ago the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office begged the Hendry County Commission for more deputies to manage the rapidly growing county. more
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City honors Gary Hull
On Sept. 29, LaBelle  city staff, friends, and family gathered to celebrate the retirement of Gary Hull … more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Okeechobee County Commissioner Brad Goodbread (right) presented the Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamation to Jonathan Bean (left) of Martha's House on Sept. 28.
Domestic violence a serious problem in Okeechobee community
“I’m telling you we have a serious problem in our community,” said Jonathan Bean, director of Martha’s House ... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- The Okeechobee County Commission declared Sept. 25-29 as Clean Energy Week.
Okeechobee County celebrates Clean Energy Week
"Okeechobee County is leading the way,"  Ilan Kaufer, External Affairs Manager of FPL ... more
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Golf cart law goes into effect Oct. 1
Of the many new laws that Florida has enacted this year, new age requirements for golf cart drivers will go into effect Oct. 1. more
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Hendry County Supervisor of Elections Brenda K. Hoots
Hendry County Supervisor of Election retires after decades of service
After 10 years as Supervisor of Elections in Hendry County, Brenda K. Hoots is retiring from her post on Sept. 29 ... more
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Clewiston FYI
On September 18, 2023, the City Commission finalized the fiscal year municipal budget... more
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OKEECHOBEE — Rocco Cohen is a 14-year-old 4-H competitor at the county fair each year. He takes his work with his livestock very seriously. Rocco has been showing chickens for four years and this is his fifth year in 4-H. He is a member of Bacon Bunch, County Council and Sharpshooters.
Code amendment protects 4-H and FFA project animals
4-H and FFA members will be allowed to keep domestic animals in residential areas without a special exception. more
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Skip Eddings recognized for 20 years of service
The Okeechobee City Council recognized police officer Skip Eddings for his 20 years of service at their Sept. 25 meeting. more
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