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OKEECHOBEE -- The helicopter in Veterans Memorial Park will get a new paint job soon. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Helicopter in Veterans' Park soon to have new markings
The helicopter in Veterans' Square Park will soon have new markings. more
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Family, coworkers and friends of Officer Jason Chapman are pictured at a recent city council meeting. The family was gifted a shadow box in memory of Chapman, who was killed in a car accident.
Officer Chapman remembered during city council meeting
The family of Okeechobee City Police Officer Jason Chapman was recognized at the Oct. 17 city council meeting. more
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Kay Matchett was honored for five years of service to the city at the recent city council meeting. Pictured are Public Works director David Allen (left), Matchett and Mayor Dowling Watford.
Kay Matchett honored for five years of service to city
Okeechobee City public works administrative secretary Kay Matchett was honored for five years of service... more
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USPS Announces Holiday Shipping, Mailing Deadlines
To assist customers with their preparations for the upcoming busy holiday shopping and shipping season... more
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Okeechobee County honors special causes in October
OKEECHOBEE – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. more
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Courtroom gavel
Property owners face fines for code violations
Some Okeechobee County property owners face fines up to $250 per day if they fail to clean up code violations. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Okeechobee County Commissioner Brad Goodbread (right) presented the Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamation to Jonathan Bean (left) of Martha's House on Sept. 28.
Domestic violence a serious problem in Okeechobee community
“I’m telling you we have a serious problem in our community,” said Jonathan Bean, director of Martha’s House ... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- The Okeechobee County Commission declared Sept. 25-29 as Clean Energy Week.
Okeechobee County celebrates Clean Energy Week
"Okeechobee County is leading the way,"  Ilan Kaufer, External Affairs Manager of FPL ... more
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Skip Eddings recognized for 20 years of service
The Okeechobee City Council recognized police officer Skip Eddings for his 20 years of service at their Sept. 25 meeting. more
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Trial over Gov. DeSantis’ voting map set to begins Sept. 26
Common Cause Florida went to court in the trial over Gov. Ron DeSantis’ congressional voting map... more
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County commissioners to discuss Lower Kissimmee Basin STA
The Lower Kissimmee Basin Stormwater Treatment Area will be discussed by the Okeechobee County Commissioners on Thursday. more
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Okeechobee County Courthouse
Okeechobee County sets property tax rate at 8.0 mills
Okeechobee County Commissioners approved the final millage rate of 8.0 mills at their Sept. 22 meeting. more
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Rich Scott was in Clewiston on Sept. 8, 2023.
Scott asks officials, public to speak out against hate
Florida Senator Rick Scott says everyone should speak out against hate speech. more
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Sayara raises chickens as 4-H project.
Glades officials struggle with zoning rules about animals
“I never knew that roosters could bring up so much discussion,” said Glades County Attorney Richard Pringle ... more
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Glades County Courthouse
Grant sought to build sewer plant near Buckhead Ridge
Glades County officials hope to obtain grant funding to build a sewer plant in the Buckhead Ridge area. more
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Mayor Dowling Watford (right) proclaims the month of September 2023 as Hunger Action Month. Accepting the proclamation are Juanita and Chuck Akers and Pastor Matt Bowen.
Mayor proclaims month of September as Hunger Action Month
Mayor Dowling Watford (right) proclaims the month of September 2023 as Hunger Action Month. more
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Mayor Dowling Watford (right) recognizes Rick Chartier for his years of service on the city's planning board. Chartier recently moved out of the city but still owns and operates a business in Okeechobee.
Chartier recognized for service to the city
During the Sept. 5 city council meeting, Mayor Dowling Watford (right) ... more
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The lot across the street from the Historic Okeechobee County Courthouse is vacant. At one time, it was site of the old Supervisor of Elections Office and Teen Town. The side of the lot next to the alley between this lot at the businesses on SR 70 is fenced.
Vacant lot across from courthouse to be used for parking during festivals
OKEECHOBEE -- Okeechobee Main Street is looking for ways to address the parking problems during public events in Flagler Park. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- The Okeechobee County Commission declared September as Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month at their Sept. 6 meeting. Left to right are County Commission Chairman David Hazellief, Leah Suarez of Our Village Okeechobee, Commissioner Terry Burroughs, Tracy Hernandez of Suncoast Mental Health Center, Commissioner Brad Goodbread and Chad Adcock of 2-1-1 Helpline.
'It’s time we talk away the dark'
“Conversations matter and can help save lives,” Tracy Hernandez of Suncoast Mental Health Center told Okeechobee County Commissioners at their Sept. 6 meeting. more
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OKEECHOBEE – September is Hunger Action Month in Okeechobee County. At the Sept. 6 meeting, (left to right) Okeechobee County Commission Chairman David Hazellief (left) presented a proclamation to Michael Thompson, Food Procurement Manager for the Treasure Coast Food Bank and Andrea Santos, Retail Store Donation Coordinator. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
September is Hunger Action Month
OKEECHOBEE – At their Sept. 6 meeting, the Okeechobee County Board of Commissioners declared the month of September as Hunger Action Month. more
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