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

At their Dec. 22 meeting, Okeechobee County Commissioners moved forward with the master plan to add or repair sidewalks along county roads. more

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

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

On Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 6A, establishing the Toll Relief Program through the … more

The Okeechobee County School Board re-affirmed the district’s current bathroom policy after a social media post gained traction on Dec. 5. more

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio introduced bipartisan legislation on Dec. 13 to ban TikTok from operating in the United States. more

According to government records, Apix, Fla. was platted for 7,000 homes and had a census population. It was all a lie ... more

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Senate on Tuesday approved sweeping legislation that would overhaul the state's property insurance system, which has struggled due to insolvencies, high costs … more

The condition of Lofton Road was brought up by a resident at the Dec. 8 Okeechobee County Commission meeting. more

Jonathon and Kutter Crawford were recognized at the Dec. 8 Board of Okeechobee County Commissioners meeting for their accomplishments in baseball. more