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Nearly 350 test positive for covid in Okeechobee this week
The Okeechobee County Board of Commissioners received an update on the COVID-19 pandemic at their Sept. 9 meeting. more
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Donnie Oden retires from Okeechobee County government
OKEECHOBEE- Longtime Okeechobee County Capital Improvements Projects Director Donnie Oden will be officially retiring from the position on Sept. 30 of this year. more
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The Okeechobee City Council meets upstairs at city hall on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
Veteran banners to be displayed downtown
Okeechobee Main Street requested and received permission... more
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Okeechobee County Courthouse
Okeechobee County Commissioners to hear COVID-19 update
OKEECHOBEE – The Okeechobee County Board of Commissioners will hear an update on the COVID-19 pandemic more
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Governor Ron DeSantis recognizes September as Florida Preparedness Month
Governor Ron DeSantis issued a proclamation to declare September as Florida Preparedness Month in conjunction with the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s “Ready” Campaign... more
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Code Enforcement to inspect Playland Park properties for code violations
Okeechobee County Code Enforcement heard the concerns of the citizens and is launching its next neighborhood enhancement effort. more
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Mayor Dowling Watford was honored with an MVP Award from the 17th Congressional District and was recognized by Congressman Greg Steube as an unsung hero for displaying extraordinary dedication to our community. As a recipient of this award and as thanks for the hard work Mayor Watford has demonstrated, a flag was flown over the U.S. Capitol and publicly recognized in the District’s weekly newsletter. Congratulations to our beloved Mayor who is so deserving of this esteemed award.
Mayor honored by Congress
Mayor Watford was honored with an MVP award. more
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OUA meeting to explain septic-to-sewer project
OKEECHOBEE --  The Okeechobee Utility Authority (OUA) will hold a public meeting on Monday, September 13, 2021, at 8:30 a.m., at the OUA Main Office, located at 100 SW Fifth Avenues to discuss … more
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Interim City Administrator Gary Ritter is an avid bicyclist and a 50-mile ride is a regular occurrence in his life.
Interim city administrator is enjoying the challenge
Interim City Administrator Gary Ritter is enjoying the challenge his new position offers. more
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Okeechobee County Courthouse
Okeechobee County Commission meets Aug. 26
Okeechobee County Commissioners will review the Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget at their Aug. 26 meeting. more
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Village of Indiantown Mayor, Janet Hernandez.
Mayor gives First State-of-the-Village address
Mayor Janet Hernandez gave her first state-of-the-village address Thursday evening, Aug. 19 more
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Glades County School Board considers creating food service supervisor position
MOORE HAVEN -- A suggestion to hire a food service supervisor/trainer for the Glades County School District was met with resistance from School Board Member Gloria Reese Aug. 19 during the regular … more
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City taxes unlikely to go down with new budget
Despite the hope that taxes would go down after closing the fire department... more
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What people should and should not do if they get mail from the IRS
Every year the IRS mails letters or notices to taxpayers for many different reasons. Here are some do’s and don’ts for... more
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Mayor Dowling Watford (right) presents former City Administrator Marcos Montes de Oca with certificate of appreciation.
Montes de Oca presented with certificate of appreciation
Former city administrator is presented with certificate of appreciation. more
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Ft. Lauderdale man found not guilty in 2018 motorcycle accident
A Ft. Lauderdale man was found not guilty of DUI/manslaughter charges last week after simultaneous motorcycle accidents in 2018 on Reservation Road left two dead and three injured. more
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Septic-to-sewer project in Treasure Island still in early stages of development
Okeechobee Utility Authority (OUA) executive director John Hayford spoke to Okeechobee County Commissioners at... more
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Families now receiving August Child Tax Credit payments
The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department announced, on Aug. 13, that millions of American families are now receiving their advance Child Tax Credit (CTC) payment... more
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Social Security Matters
Social Security Matters is a column featuring questions submitted by Social Security recipients, answered by National Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor... more
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What taxpayers need to know about making 2021 estimated tax payments
Small business owners, self-employed people, and some wage earners should look into whether they should make estimated tax payments this year. more
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