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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
OKEECHOBEE – At their April 13 meeting, the Okeechobee County Board of Commissioners declared April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. more
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April is County Government Month
OKEECHOBEE – April is National County Government Month. more
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City of Okeechobee seeking volunteers for Pension Board of Trustee
The City of Okeechobee is seeking volunteers to serve on the Pension Board of Trustee for the General Employee Fund. more
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Sheriff’s Office to add security at Tax Collector’s Office
The Okeechobee County Tax Collectors will have additional security thanks to action taken at the April 13 meeting... more
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Commissioners urged to protect dark skies
Okeechobee County has a natural resource many take for granted, Dowling Watford told Okeechobee County Commissioners... more
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SAFE stickers alert first responders to those with disabilities
Okeechobee County Emergency Services has a new program to help identify... more
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Bass Pro moving forward with Okee-Tantie plan
Bass Pro continues to move forward with the plans to develop the Okee-Tantie Recreation Area.. more
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Tractor trailer truck donated to Hendry County Workforce Development by Nexton Truck Center in Fort Myers and Everglades Harvesting, Inc. in LaBelle for its new CDL program.
Some county roads to be closed to truck traffic
Tractor-trailer and commercial vehicles that require the operator to have a valid Commercial Driver License will be restricted from some county roads ... more
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Bass Pro update on county commission agenda for Thursday at 10 a.m.
An update on Bass Pro’s plans to develop the Okee-Tantie Recreation Area as a world class fishing resort is on the agenda for the Thursday, April 13 meeting ... more
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Attorney Jeffrey Fadley was recognized during the April 4, 2023 Okeechobee City Council meeting for his years of service on the OUA board. Fadley began his service on the board in 2011. Mayor Dowling Watford (right) presented him with a certificate.
Attorney Jeffrey Fadley recognized for service
Attorney Jeffrey Fadley was recognized during the April 4, 2023 Okeechobee City Council meeting for his years of service ... more
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The Okeechobee School for Boys was built in 1959.
IRSC updates city council on 'boys school' project
 In agreement with the Okeechobee County Commissioners, the Okeechobee City Council supports efforts by Indian River State College ... more
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Historical Society plans historical marker at Primitive Baptist Church
The city of Okeechobee has partnered with the Okeechobee Historical Society in an effort to preserve and restore the Primitive Baptist Church on Southwest Third Avenue. more
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Flagler Parks master plan update presented to city council
Tammy Cook-Weedon of Calvin, Giordano & Associates presented an update on the Flagler Parks’ Master Plan during the April 4 city council meeting. more
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Florida Legislature approves 'constitutional carry' gun bill
On March 30, the Florida Senate passed the NRA-backed Constitutional Carry in a 27-13 vote. Florida Gov. more
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What does it mean to be ‘woke’?
The dictionary defines “woke” as "aware of and actively attentive to important facts and issues, especially issues of racial and social justice.” more
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Florida Secretary of State announces updated voter registration website
Website that offers Florida’s eligible voters a secure and convenient way to register to vote or update an existing voter registration. more
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Hurricane Housing Recovery Program funds available
Okeechobee County has $100,000 of funds are available for the Hurricane Housing Recovery Program (HHRP) for State Fiscal year 2022/2023.   Do you have a low-income … more
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City Council members pictured left to right are David McAuley, Monica Clark, Dowling Watford, Noel Chandler and Bob Jarriel.
Public fails to participate in town hall meeting...again
The Okeechobee City Council held a town hall meeting on Monday, March 21. The city staff provided a beautiful array of tempting snacks and appetizers... more
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Gary Ritter presented the city's Inaugural State of the City Address on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.
Ritter presents Inaugural State of the City Address
During the March 21, 2023 city council meeting/town hall meeting, City Administrator Gary Ritter presented the city’s inaugural State of the City Address. more
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DeSantis proposes expansion of 'Don't Say LGBTQ+’ bill
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has condemned Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposal to expand the “Don’t Say LGBTQ+” bill to all grades ... more
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