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The EVERGLADES – Federal and state officials gathered near the Tamiami Trail on Oct. 21 for the groundbreaking of the first contract in the Central Everglades Planning Project.
Corps breaks ground on Central Everglades Planning Project
State and federal officials gathered at the S-333 water control structure on the Tamiami Trail on Oct. 21 to celebrate the start of work on the Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP), which will increase the capacity to move water from Lake Okeechobee to Everglades National Park (ENP). more
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Okeechobee City reaches end of an era
The signing of an interlocal agreement for fire services during Tuesday night’s council meeting marks the end of an era for the city of Okeechobee unless the county commissioners decline to sign when presented with the contract. more
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Okeechobee County to seek new administrator
“Our county administrator is going to be moving on to bigger and better opportunities,” Okeechobee County Commission Chair Terry Burroughs said. more
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SBA and Treasury announce simpler PPP forgiveness for loans of $50,000 or less
On Oct. 12, the U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Treasury Department, released a simpler loan forgiveness application for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $50,000 or less. more
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Political forum to be online Oct. 15
The Economic Council of Okeechobee will host a political forum on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 6 p.m., live on Facebook. more
Code enforcement magistrate hearing planned
The Okeechobee County code enforcement special magistrate hearing will be in the Health Department Auditorium 1728 N.W. Ninth Avenue on Oct. 20 at 9 a.m. more
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Corps to allow improvements at Lock 7; Okeechobee County to fight vandals with gates, more security
Three years later, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has agreed to the requested amendment to the easement. more
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City of Okeechobee to consider code enforcement cases
The City of Okeechobee will hold a code enforcement hearing on Oct. 21 at 6:30 p.m. at city hall, 55 S.E. Third Ave. more
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SFWMD prepared for potential heavy rainfall
Stalled front forecast to drop several inches of rain in South Florida; residents and communities urged to stay prepared during storm season more
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Picture is an aerial view of Water Conservation Area 3A.
Corps awards $81 million in construction contracts for Everglades restoration
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District, awarded four construction contracts for ecosystem restoration in south Florida in the past week, valued at more than $81 million. more
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Outbreak at state prison contributes to high COVID-19 rate in Okeechobee County
Okeechobee County currently has the highest COVID-19 positive rate in the state, in part due to an outbreak at the state correctional facility, more
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FLHSMV releases new design of Support Law Enforcement specialty license plate
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) is pleased to announce that the newly redesigned Support Law Enforcement specialty license plate is now … more
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OKEECHOBEE — On Sept. 24, the Okeechobee County Board of Commissioners presented a proclamation to Capt. Ryan Hathaway, of Okeechobee County Fire Rescue, in recognition of 2020 Fire Prevention Week. This year’s theme is: “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen.” This theme effectively serves to educate the public on cooking hazards, the dangers of unattended cooking, and precautions citizens can take to prevent cooking-related fires. Okeechobee County’s first responders are dedicated to reducing the occurrence of home fires and home fire injuries through prevention and protection education. Left to right are Commissioner Brad Goodbread and Capt. Ryan Hathaway.
Fire Safety Week highlights dangers of kitchen fires
“Serve up fire safety in the kitchen” is the theme for the 2020 Fire Safety Week Oct. 4-10. more
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Deadlines to register for an Economic Impact Payment are just around the corner
Federal benefit recipients who don’t normally have a filing requirement but do have qualifying children must register by Wednesday, Sept. 30, to receive a $500 catch-up payment per child. more
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Okeechobee City council sets millage rate
At its Sept. 21 meeting, The Okeechobee City Council set the millage rate for the fiscal year 2020/2021 at 7.6018 and a new operating budget was officially adopted. more
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City council moves closer to interlocal agreement
Once again, a fire service interlocal was a topic of conversation at the city council meeting Monday night, Sept. 21. more
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Business owner disputes requirement to file fictitious name in order to qualify for grant
OKEECHOBEE — Sandra Pearce, owner of Sandra Pearce Photography, appeared before the Okeechobee County commissioners at their Sept. 17 meeting to dispute the requirement for a home-based … more
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President Donald J. Trump approves Florida Emergency Declaration
FEMA announced that federal emergency aid has been made available to the state of Florida to supplement state and local response efforts to the emergency conditions in the area … more
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Your business can help the census
Having an accurate census count is important to our community, and local businesses can help make this happen. Celia and Joe Ward-Wallace, who own South LA Cafe, are passionate … more
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Okeechobee County tax rate proposed at 8.0 mills
OKEECHOBEE — At their Sept. 11 meeting, Okeechobee County commissioners held a public hearing on the proposed millage rate and county budget for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. The proposed … more
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