OKEECHOBEE – Okeechobee County Commissioners approved the final plat for the proposed Lakeside Shores subdivision ...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/23/23 |
OKEECHOBEE -- Two residents of the Prairie (also known as Viking) brought concerns to the Okeechobee County Commission at their March 23 meeting.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/23/23 |
The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) announced $21 million in available funding for essential programs to enhance mental health crisis services in …
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3/21/23
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The Florida Department of Children and Families announced the availability of $21.2 million through the Responsible Fatherhood Initiative.
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3/20/23
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The city of Okeechobee holds ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of the South Park Street Landscaping Beautification Project.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/15/23 |
Walpole driver Kirk Corwin was honored recently to be invited to attend Governor Ron DeSantis’ State of the State Address in Tallahassee.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/15/23 |
Okeechobee County will opt out of participation in the PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) loan program ...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/9/23 |
The Okeechobee County Commission honored Jennifer Busbin at their March 9 meeting …
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3/9/23
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The city of Okeechobee seeks an alternate member for the OUA board of directors.
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3/8/23
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Municipal elections are happening across Florida this spring, offering important chances for many of Florida’s 14.3 million registered ...
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3/2/23
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Have you ever wondered why certain decisions are made in the city?
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/2/23 |
If a water or sewer line passes within 100 feet of your property line, by state law you are required to connect.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/28/23 |
OKEECHOBEE — Help us Congratulate SHEILA GARNER for "Employee of the Year".
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2/24/23
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The Okeechobee City Council discussed mandatory sewer hookups in the city during its Feb. 22 meeting.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/24/23 |
“There’s no housing here,” said Councilman Bob Jarriel during the Feb. 22 city council meeting.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/23/23 |
Tax Collector, Celeste Watford recognizes long term employees. Sheila Garner with 22 years and Kayla Bush 16 years.
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2/22/23
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Florida Power & Light (FPL) will recognize the installation of more than 1 million solar panels in Okeechobee County ...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/21/23 |
On Jan. 14, a memorial was dedicated to memories of the boys who lived and died at the Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys in Marianna.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/15/23 |
Members of the Okeechobee County Council / Junior Leaders 4-H Club enjoyed their meeting with Judge Jerald Bryant on Feb. 13.Judge Bryant discussed his role as Clerk of the Court …
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By Michelle Cohen
Okeechobee 4H leader | 2/14/23 |
The Florida High School Athletic Association called a special meeting in response to backlash from after they recommended mandatory questions about high school girls' periods.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/10/23 |