UPS has reached a tentative agreement with Teamsters to avoid a strike of over 300,000 workers.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/25/23 |
In a couple of weeks, from July 24 through August 6, Florida will hold its annual school sales tax holiday.
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By Lourdes Mederos
UF/IFAS | 7/21/23 |
We are pleased to announce that we will have a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, July 19 at noon...
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By Paulette Wise
Executive Director Chamber of Commerce | 7/12/23 |
On July 10, the Postal Service announced the launch of its new shipping offering, USPS Ground Advantage...
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News from USPS
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7/11/23
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Average gasoline prices in Florida have risen 19.2 cents per gallon in the last week...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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7/10/23
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On Thursday, June 15, Florida’s $116.5 billion state budget was signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis after vetoing...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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7/7/23
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On Friday, June 30, Okeechobee County Commissioner Terry Burroughs was elected as president-elect...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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7/7/23
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Florida gas prices are declining as 2.45 million Floridians prepare to take a road trip...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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6/26/23
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The Framework for Freedom Budget includes $4.7 billion in funding to the department as part of the state’s ongoing investment in children and families...
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News from Department of Children and Families
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6/21/23
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As the demand for home improvement projects increases in Florida...
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By the Better Business Bureau
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6/19/23
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The safety of our people – associates and customers – is of paramount importance and always acts as our guiding principle.
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Special to the Lake Okeechobee News
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6/16/23
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Portions of Okeechobee, Hendry and Glades counties will have access to high-speed internet thanks to nearly $50 million in grant funding through the Florida Broadband Opportunity ...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/16/23 |
Comcast has announced plans to expand its Xfinity 10G Network and bring high-speed Internet services to 25 rural areas in Florida, many of them for the first time, through the State’s Broadband …
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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6/15/23
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The Okeechobee County Economic Development Corporation (OCEDC) announced today that Kaylee King has been promoted to the role of president.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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6/12/23
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Florida gas prices jumped an average of 10 cents per gallon last week.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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6/12/23
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The 2023 Best of the Lake Awards were held on June 9 at the Okeechobee KOA.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/9/23 |
Great Place to Work Institute and its senior care partner Activated Insights have honored Treasure Coast Hospice with certification...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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6/6/23
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The Businesswomen’s Referral Network will meet at Lakeside Grill...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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6/5/23
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This year, Floridians can enjoy summer savings all season long thanks to the new...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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5/31/23
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Florida gas prices increased slightly last week as an estimated 2.1 million Floridians were forecast to take a road trip...
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News from AAA
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5/30/23
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