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'Food is Medicine' Bill would encourage healthy eating
Senator Tina Polsky (D-Boca Raton) and Representative Katherine Waldron (D-Wellington) filed Senate Bill 188 and House Bill 173... more
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Mayor Dowling Watford is presented a certificate for 40 years of service to the city by City Clerk Lane Gamiotea.
Okeechobee mayor celebrates his 40th year as council member
Mayor Dowling Watford was recognized for 40 years of service to the city of Okeechobee during the Jan. 17 city council meeting. more
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DCF helps Floridians recovering from Hurricane Ian
Florida Department of Children and Families Announces Additional Resiliency Resource for Floridians Recovering from Hurricane Ian more
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Voter registration rolls updated
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 ... more
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This door was on the twin gun has seen better days and instead of patching it a new door is being fabricated.
Work continues on Okeechobee city parks
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 … more
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Okeechobee City Hall to receive facelift..
Okeechobee to receive grant funds to spruce up city hall
Since he was hired, City Administrator Gary Ritter has made it his goal to see city hall restored to its former glory. more
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Okeechobee City Hall, Public Works and Police Dept. to close Jan. 16
The offices at the Okeechobee City Hall and Public Works, as well as the administrative offices of the Okeechobee Police Department... more
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Property Tax Exemption filing deadline is March 1
The filing deadline for Property Tax Exemptoins is March 1, 2023. This includes Agricultural renewals (green cards) and other exemption renewals (yellow cards). more
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Councilmember Monica Clark will serve as the city's first vice mayor
Councilmember Monica Clark to serve as city's first vice-mayor
During the Okeechobee City Council’s first meeting of the year, David McAuley took his seat, vacated by Bobby Keefe. more
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Governor Ron DeSantis
Governor signs disaster relief and property insurance bills
On Dec. 16, 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis signed two bills following the special session that took place that week. Governor DeSantis signed … more
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Governor appoints three to commission on women
On Dec. 28, 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Maruchi Azorin, Melissa Stone, and Maria Wells to the … more
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Judge/County Clerk Jerald Bryant administered the oath of office to City Clerk Lane Gamiotea.
City holds Investiture Ceremony
The city of Okeechobee held an investiture ceremony for the  2022 elected officials on Dec. 27. more
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Code enforcement sweep to target Whispering Pines and Basswood
Okeechobee County Code Enforcement will target Whispering Pines and Basswood. more
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Agriturf, Inc, to resod baseball field at sports complex
OKEECHOBEE – A local business will donate the materials and labor to install new sod on Baseball Field #1 at the Darrell Enfinger Sports Complex. more
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Sidewalks planned in northwest part of county
At their Dec. 22 meeting, Okeechobee County Commissioners moved forward with the master plan to add or repair sidewalks along county roads. more
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Commissioners pause plan to spend county funds on internet improvements
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 … more
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SBA and SBDC work together to assist Florida businesses recovering from Ian
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 … more
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Governor Ron DeSantis
DeSantis signs Toll Relief Program bill
On Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 6A, establishing the Toll Relief Program through the … more
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School board reaffirms bathroom policy following social media furor
The Okeechobee County School Board re-affirmed the district’s current bathroom policy after a social media post gained traction on Dec. 5. more
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Sen. Rubio introduces bipartisan legislation to ban TikTok
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio introduced bipartisan legislation on Dec. 13 to ban TikTok from operating in the United States. more
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