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99-acre property near Hi-Lo Acres rezoned heavy industrial
Okeechobee County Commissioners approved rezoning of a nearby SR 710 property to heavy industrial use. more
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Will town hall meetings continue?
Council meeting dates for 2023 were discussed during the city council's Feb. 7 meeting, and the subject of town hall meetings was brought up. more
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City Council members pictured left to right are David McAuley, Monica Clark, Dowling Watford, Noel Chandler and Bob Jarriel.
City council approves exception for AT&T tower
During the Feb. 7 city council meeting, City Switch on behalf of property owner CSX Transportation, requested permission to build a structure exceeding 45-feet in height in the … more
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Tax abatement sought for apartment complex
For many months, there has been talk of a huge apartment complex being built by Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Southwest Sixth Street.  The project has been at a standstill ... more
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County asked to rezone property near Hi-Lo Acres
A 99-acre property near Hi-Lo Acres may be turned into an industrial park ... more
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County's animal control ordinance updated
OKEECHOBEE – Changes to the Okeechobee County Animal Control Ordinance which was updated on Jan. 1, prohibits the feeding of feral cats on public property and prohibits leaving a dog chained or … more
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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 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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