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Judge Bill Wallace swears in Frank DeCarlo [Photo courtesy Okeechobee Government]
DeCarlo, Burroughs sworn in at County Commission
Terry Burroughs and Frank DeCarlo were officially sworn in before the Nov. 22 Okeechobee County Commission meeting. more
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Okeechobee County Commission to meet Nov. 22
The Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners will hold its Regular Session on Tuesday, Nov 22  at 9 a.m. more
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City council announces date for investiture ceremony
Okeechobee City Council met for a regularly scheduled meeting on Nov. 15. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Okeechobee County Commissioner Terry Burroughs (right) presented Mickey Bandi, of Florida Farm Bureau, with the proclamation for Farm City Week at the Nov. 9 commission meeting. Bandi presented Burroughs with some produce. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Okeechobee County declares Nov. 16-23 as Farm City Week
Okeechobee County Commissioners have declared Nov. 16-23, 2022 as Farm City Week in Okeechobee County ... more
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OMS Civics Students learned firsthand in putting on our own "mock election".
OMS holds mock election
Osceola Middle School Civics Students learned firsthand in putting on our own "mock election". more
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First graders at Okeechobee Christian Academy hold election of their own.
First graders hold election of their own
First graders at Okeechobee Christian Academy hold election of their own. more
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City voters say yes to charter changes
Unofficial results show the city charter amendment passed with 62.8% of the votes. 828 city voters voted yes, and 490 voted no. more
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Category 5 super typhoon from outer space view. The eye of the hurricane. Some elements of this image furnished by NASA.
Tropical Storm Nicole may become hurricane when it reaches Florida
Tropical Storm Nicole is expected to reach hurricane strength before reaching Florida’s east coast later today or early on Thursday … more
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Watford, Jarriel, and McAuley win Okeechobee City Council seats
Dowling Watford and Bob Jarriel have been reelected to their positions on the Okeechobee City Council. David McAuley has been elected, replacing outgoing City Council Member Bobby Keefe. more
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Subtropical Storm Nicole strengthening 10 a.m. Nov. 8
Two emergency shelters to open Wednesday morning
OKEECHOBEE -- Okeechobee County is currently under a Tropical Storm Warning.   more
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Okeechobee City announces emergency meeting
Okeechobee City Council will hold an emergency meeting tomorrow (Nov. 8) at 2 p.m. to discuss emergency ordinance regarding weather conditions. more
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SBA provides disaster recovery assistance in declared Florida counties
The U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) provides disaster recovery assistance to Florida communities impacted by Hurricane Ian … more
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More than 15,000 Florida vote-by-mail ballots flagged for signature, other issues
People who voted by mail in Florida should track their ballot online to ensure it was accepted without issue, given that more than … more
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Code Enforcement Special Magistrate hearing canceled
Due to an unforeseen emergency the Nov. 8, 2022, City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Special Magistrate hearing... more
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City Council candidates answer questions
Candidates for city council took time Wednesday to answer some questions Okeechobee residents have been asking. more
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Executive Assistant Robin Brock (center) was honored at the Oct. 18 city council meeting. She will soon be retiring after 22 years with the city.
Cattleman's Square survived the storm
Bridgette Waldau updated the city council on Cattleman’s Square this week... more
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City discusses fire service assessment options
During its October 18 meeting, the Okeechobee City Council discussed options for a city fire assessment. more
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Okeechobee County Judicial Center
Is the county trying to get out of providing parking at the judicial center?
The Okeechobee City Council discussed parking surrounding the Okeechobee Judicial Center... more
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Okeechobee School Board says goodbye to Joe Arnold
The Okeechobee County School Board recognized longtime board member Joe Arnold at its Oct. 11 meeting. more
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Lawsuit filed over DeSantis' transport of migrants
The Florida Center for Government Accountability (FLCGA) on Oct. 10 filed a lawsuit to compel release of public records … more
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