On Jan. 14, the Okeechobee Board of County Commissioners issued a Proclamation to County Administrator, Robbie Chartier in honor of her Retirement...
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Special to the Lake Okeechobee News
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1/15/21
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At their meeting, Glades County Commissioners discussed lowering the speed limit on County Road 721 to 30 mph from SR 78 to the Highlands County line.
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By Katrina Elsken
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1/15/21
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At their Jan. 14 meeting, Okeechobee County officials struggled with the desire to keep residents safe...
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By Katrina Elsken
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1/15/21
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After the recent election of Mayor Dowling Watford, several citizens asked why the constituents do not have...
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By Cathy Womble
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1/14/21
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Expansion of the Okeechobee County Jail is estimated to cost $55 million. How will the county pay for it?
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News
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1/14/21
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A mistake by a county office led to a property owner purchasing a mobile home...
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By Katrina Elsken
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1/13/21
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The Administration offices of city hall, public works, police and fire departments will be closed on Monday, Jan. 18...
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Special to the Lake Okeechobee News
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1/13/21
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An update on COVID-19 vaccinations, a presentation on the proposed expansion of the Okeechobee County Jail and...
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By Katrina Elsken
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1/13/21
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The Community Development Division Lobby located at 1700 N.W. 9 Avenue, will be closed...
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Special to the Lake Okeechobee News
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1/12/21
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AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor answers your questions about Social Security.
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By AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor
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1/8/21
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Have questions about Social Security? Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor has some answers.
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By AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor
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1/7/21
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Governor Ron DeSantis announced four new actions the state is undertaking of a proactive approach to increase vaccinations...
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Special to the Lake Okeechobee News
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1/7/21
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Judge Jerry Bryant is sworn in as clerk of the circuit court and comptroller by Judge Bill Wallace
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By Cathy Womble
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1/7/21
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Have questions about Social Security? Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor has some answers.
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By AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor
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1/6/21
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One of the first items of business for the Okeechobee City Council this year was to elect the mayor...
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By Cathy Womble
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1/6/21
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The Internal Revenue Service today urged people to visit IRS.gov for the most current information...
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Special to the Lake Okeechobee News
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1/5/21
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The thief’s goal is to trick people into revealing bank account information...
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Special to the Lake Okeechobee News
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1/4/21
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Okeechobee County employees Lisa Rodriguez and Faith Nielson were surprised to receive letters earlier this month letting them know...
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By Cathy Womble
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12/29/20
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The City of Okeechobee administration offices of City Hall, Public Works, the Police and Fire Departments will be closed on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021...
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Special to the Lake Okeechobee News
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12/28/20
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At their Dec. 23 meeting, the Okeechobee County Board of Commissioners approved a request to give Martha’s House the title to the county-owned...
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By Katrina Elsken
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12/25/20
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