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A polling location station is ready for the election day.
Voting rights groups urge Florida governor to veto latest voter legislation
 A coalition of voting rights groups today urged Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to veto Senate Bill 524, which would have widespread consequences on … more
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Postal service expands next-day delivery options
Postal service expands next-day delivery options for businesses with rollout of USPS Connect in South Florida. more
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Okeechobee commissioners ponder future of old landfill
Can the county do something with the old Okeechobee landfill property? more
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Hampton Acres
Two subdivisions approved in Okeechobee County
OKEECHOBEE – The Okeechobee County Board of Commissioners approved the final plat for two subdivisions at their March 24 meeting. Hampton Acres will consist of six lots approximately … more
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Mental Health Awareness Luncheon planned
OKEECHOBEE -- A Mental Health Awareness Luncheon is planned May 6 at the Okeechobee Civic Center. more
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Okeechobee County Courthouse
Changes planned for airport terminal building
OKEECHOBEE  -- Some changes are planned at the Okeechobee Airport Terminal Building. more
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P-51 Mustang [Photo courtesy U.S. Library of Congress]
WWII aircraft display proposed at Okeechobee airport
Bryant Culpepper volunteered to spearhead a project to find a World War II area plane to display at the Okeechobee airport. more
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The entrance to the Okeechobee County Post Office has looked like this for almost a year.
USPS claims repairs coming soon
After nearly a year, the Okeechobee post office still has safety cones and caution tape draped over the left half of their building ,,,, more
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Multi-family housing plan takes another step forward
Plans for  multi-family housing took another step forward during the March 15 Okeechobee City Council meeting. more
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Senate passes bill to make Daylight Savings Time permanent
The annual tradition of setting your clocks back one hour in November may be coming to an end soon. more
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U.S. Postal Service has delivered more than 270 million COVID-19 test kits
On March 2, the United States Postal Service announced that it has delivered more than 270 million COVID-19 test kits to American households... more
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Police Sergeant Cesar Romero (center) is presented with a 15-year longevity award by Chief of Police Donald Hagan (left) and Mayor Dowling Watford (right).
City Council meeting goes live!
During its March 1 meeting, the Okeechobee City Council was live online for the first time in over a year. more
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Plan for biochar facility withdrawn
The property owner has withdrawn his request to rezone 99 acres near Hi-Lo Acres from Agriculture to Industrial. more
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A zoning change from Agriculture to Industrial has been requested for a property off State Road 710.
Commission to consider industrial zoning on State Road 710 property
A request to rezone a State Road 710 property from Agriculture to Industrial to allow a biochar facility is on the agenda ... more
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FDA warns consumers not to use certain powdered infant formula
On Feb. 17, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it is investigating consumer complaints ... more
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City discusses zoning change for affordable housing
The city council discussed making it possible for affordable housing ... more
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Left to right are: Assistant to County Administrator/Special Projects, Russell Rowland, City Administrator Gary Ritter, Community Services Director Denise Whitehead, and Bureau Chief of Community Risk Reduction/Fire Marshal, Justin Hazellief.
City thanks county employees
Okeechobee City Administrator Gary Ritter, presented Certificates of Appreciation to  county employees ... more
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Left to right are County Administrator Deborah Manzo, Martin Guerrero, Mike Doran, and Board Chairman Terry Burroughs. Not pictured: Susan Thomas.
County employees honored for service
OKEECHOBEE -- At the Feb. 10 meeting of the Okeechobee County Commissioners, county employees honored for five years service were:  Michael Doran, fleet supervisor, Fleet Services Division; … more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Okeechobee County Commission Chair Terry Burroughs (right) presents the proclamation to Patrice Schroeder (left) of 211 Helpline.
Need help? Call 211 Helpline
You probably know of someone who needs help and doesn't know where to turn ... more
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City administrator Gary Ritter (left) and Mayor Dowling Watford (right) present Chief Herb Smith with a longevity award.
Fire Chief receives longevity award
During the Feb. 1 meeting of the Okeechobee City Council, Fire Chief Herb Smith was presented with a 30-year longevity service award. more
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