Senator Tina Polsky (D-Boca Raton) and Representative Katherine Waldron (D-Wellington) filed Senate Bill 188 and House Bill 173...
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1/20/23
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Mayor Dowling Watford was recognized for 40 years of service to the city of Okeechobee during the Jan. 17 city council meeting.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/18/23 |
Florida Department of Children and Families Announces Additional Resiliency Resource for Floridians Recovering from Hurricane Ian
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1/13/23
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Registered voters who did not vote in the last two elections will be removed from the voter rolls if they don’t respond to a mailing ...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/13/23 |
Work continues on Okeechobee’s Flagler Parks as city officials, veterans, Main Street and public works all conspire to overhaul Veteran’s Park and all the end caps …
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/10/23 |
Since he was hired, City Administrator Gary Ritter has made it his goal to see city hall restored to its former glory.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/10/23 |
The offices at the Okeechobee City Hall and Public Works, as well as the administrative offices of the Okeechobee Police Department...
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1/6/23
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The filing deadline for Property Tax Exemptoins is March 1, 2023. This includes Agricultural renewals (green cards) and other exemption renewals (yellow cards).
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1/6/23
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During the Okeechobee City Council’s first meeting of the year, David McAuley took his seat, vacated by Bobby Keefe.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/4/23 |
On Dec. 16, 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis signed two bills following the special session that took place that week. Governor DeSantis signed …
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1/2/23
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On Dec. 28, 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Maruchi Azorin, Melissa Stone, and Maria Wells to the …
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1/2/23
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The city of Okeechobee held an investiture ceremony for the 2022 elected officials on Dec. 27.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/27/22 |
Okeechobee County Code Enforcement will target Whispering Pines and Basswood.
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12/26/22
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OKEECHOBEE – A local business will donate the materials and labor to install new sod on Baseball Field #1 at the Darrell Enfinger Sports Complex.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/22/22 |
At their Dec. 22 meeting, Okeechobee County Commissioners moved forward with the master plan to add or repair sidewalks along county roads.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/22/22 |
OKEECHOBEE – A proposal to spend $4 million to improve internet access was put on hold at the Dec. 22 because internet service providers (ISPs) can apply directly for grant …
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/22/22 |
ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Florida Small Business Development Center Network (SBDC) today announced a new pilot program geared toward helping businesses …
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12/19/22
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On Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 6A, establishing the Toll Relief Program through the …
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12/19/22
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The Okeechobee County School Board re-affirmed the district’s current bathroom policy after a social media post gained traction on Dec. 5.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/16/22 |
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio introduced bipartisan legislation on Dec. 13 to ban TikTok from operating in the United States.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/15/22 |