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Judge temporarily blocks part of Florida’s new voting law
A federal judge temporarily blocked enforcement of portions of Florida’s anti-voter law, SB 7050 more
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County Clerk's office offers passport day
The Okeechobee County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Jerald D. Bryant, will be hosting a Passport Day Event on Saturday, July 15, 2023 from 9 am until 2 p.m.! … more
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Okeechobee County Judicial Center
Clerk warns residents of jury duty appearance scam
Complaints have been received about callers identifying themselves as deputy clerks with the Clerk’s Office or officers of the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office... more
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New federal rule threatens to shut down four of Florida’s seaports
Newly proposed rules by the National Oceanic Atmospheric Association (NOAA) pose a clear and present danger ... more
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City Hall hosts Junior Leadership Camp
City Hall hosted the Junior Leadership Camp with a tour of City Hall... more
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PES is used in the project to remove nutrients from Doctors Lake. [Courtesy photo]
UPDATED: Water cleaning project may be expanded
OKEECHOBEE – What will a water treatment plan mean for the Lazy 7 community in Okeechobee County? more
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Reps. Frost and Wilson call on President Biden to pardon FRCC Desmond Mead
In a joint letter, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) and Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) are urging President Biden... more
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City council passes hurricane shutter ordinance
It is dangerous to leave your storm shutters up after the storm passes by. more
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City residents soon to have to pay for some yard waste pick up
Deborah Perez of Waste Management gave an update to the city council during their June 21 meeting. more
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Deborah Manzo county administrator of Okeechobee.
Commissioners praise county administrator
“My biggest fear is that we will take a good conscientious person and burn her out,” said Commissioner Brad Goodbread. “She deserves high marks across the board.” more
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The Okeechobee School for Boys was built in 1959.
IRSC to take over old 'boys school' property
The property previously used by the Okeechobee School for Boys will be transferred to Indian River State College, under House Bill 1603 which was signed into law … more
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County to use American Rescue Plan funds for new medical examiner's office
At their June 22 meeting, Okeechobee County Commissioners voted to allocate $1.3 million of the county’s American Rescue Plan (ARP) money for the new medical examiner … more
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Council to vote on food truck ordinance
A municipality cannot forbid mobile food trucks from operating in the entirety of the entity’s jurisdiction. more
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City council discusses sewer costs
During the June 21 city council meeting, the council discussed making a hardship policy to help offset the cost of hooking to city sewer… more
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County residents want to keep chickens
With the rising cost of food, some Okeechobee County residents would like to keep chickens ... more
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Okeechobee County Courthouse
Okeechobee County gets $7.5 million from state toward new jail
The 2023/2024 state budget includes millions of dollars for projects and programs in Okeechobee County. more
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Clerk's office brings awareness to Juneteenth
With the help of a small dedicated team, the Okeechobee County Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller’s office spent this last week bringing awareness to Juneteenth and the … more
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Basswood resident asks for zoning change to allow small farm animals
A request for a zoning change to allow small farm animals in the Basswood subdivision is on the agenda for the Thursday, June 22 meeting ... more
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Clerk's office celebrates Juneteenth
The office of the Okeechobee County Clerk of the Circuit Court has been getting an early start on recognizing Juneteenth this year. more
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Postal service is closed on Monday, June 19
Postal Service retail locations will be closed, and there will be no regular mail delivery except for... more
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