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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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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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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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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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Governor vetoes funds for Agri-Civic Center expansion
Okeechobee County’s request for funds to expand the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center was among the appropriations that got the axe … more
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Commissioners warned Berman Road conditions dangerous
Berman Road continues to need repairs, according to Okeechobee Commissioner Brad Goodbread, who shared safety concerns ... more
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Okeechobee County Code Enforcement Magistrate rules on code violations
An Okeechobee County Special Code Enforcement Magistrate hearing was held May 17. more
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Should the Okeechobee City Clerk be elected or appointed?
A proposal in the new city charter to turn the city clerk from an elected position to an appointed one drew debate ... more
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Longtime fire chief Herb Smith retires from the City of Okeechobee
Longtime fire chief Herb Smith was recognized at the May 17 Okeechobee City Council meeting ahead of his retirement. more
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Cattle Drive Sculpture project to be dedicated on Day of the Cowboy
OKEECHOBEE- Okeechobee Main Street’s Bridgette Waldau gave an update on the Cattle Drive Sculpture project ... more
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Okeechobee County Commission approves food truck rules
At their Thursday, May 12 Okeechobee Commissioners approved adoption of an ordinance regulating mobile food vendors. more
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Okeechobee County Commission to consider food truck rules
At their Thursday, May 12 meeting the Okeechobee County Board of Commissioners will consider adoption of an ordinance regulating mobile food vendors. more
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Florida congressional districts challenged in federal court 
Back in March when it looked like the Governor and the Legislature were unlikely to agree on a congressional map, … more
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JROTC accepts their Certificate of Outstanding Service from Mayor Dowling R. Watford, Jr.
City Council recognizes JROTC for outstanding service
During its May 3, 2022 meeting, the Okeechobee City Council voted to make a change to the way minutes are kept during meetings more
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Okeechobee County seeks volunteers to serve on Affordable Housing Committee
OKEECHOBEE -- Okeechobee County is seeking citizens who may be interested in volunteering to serve on the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. more
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A master plan is under development for the Okee-Tantie recreation area.
Corps to release easements so Bass Pro plan can proceed
OKEECHOBEE – The plan for the resort arm of Bass Pro to take over the Okee-Tantie Recreation Area is a little nearer to reality. more
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