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Sidewalks planned in northwest part of county
At their Dec. 22 meeting, Okeechobee County Commissioners moved forward with the master plan to add or repair sidewalks along county roads. more
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Commissioners pause plan to spend county funds on internet improvements
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
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SBA and SBDC work together to assist Florida businesses recovering from Ian
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
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Governor Ron DeSantis
DeSantis signs Toll Relief Program bill
On Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 6A, establishing the Toll Relief Program through the … more
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School board reaffirms bathroom policy following social media furor
The Okeechobee County School Board re-affirmed the district’s current bathroom policy after a social media post gained traction on Dec. 5. more
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Sen. Rubio introduces bipartisan legislation to ban TikTok
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio introduced bipartisan legislation on Dec. 13 to ban TikTok from operating in the United States. more
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This August 1958 photo shows rocket engine test stands at Apix, Florida. [Photo courtesy Florida Memory Project]
Apix, Fla.: Fictional town was cover for government experiment
According to government records, Apix, Fla. was platted for 7,000 homes and had a census population. It was all a lie ... more
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Florida Senate passes property insurance overhaul
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
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Joyce Bussell speaking at the Dec. 8 Okeechobee County Commission meeting.
Condition of Lofton Road raised at County Commission
The condition of Lofton Road was brought up by a resident at the Dec. 8 Okeechobee County Commission meeting. more
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Crawford brothers recognized for baseball achievements
Jonathon and Kutter Crawford were recognized at the Dec. 8 Board of Okeechobee County Commissioners meeting for their accomplishments in baseball. more
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An aerial view of the work on the Okeechobee County Jail displayed at the Nov. 22 BOCC meeting.
Architect says Okeechobee County Jail expansion project progressing well
According to an update given at the Nov. 22 Okeechobee Board of County Commissioners meeting, the ongoing expansion and renovation project at the Okeechobee County Jail more
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Is the U.S. ready for a new political party?
Does the United States need a new political party? A group of former Democrats and Republicans think so. more
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Judge Bill Wallace swears in Frank DeCarlo [Photo courtesy Okeechobee Government]
DeCarlo, Burroughs sworn in at County Commission
Terry Burroughs and Frank DeCarlo were officially sworn in before the Nov. 22 Okeechobee County Commission meeting. more
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Okeechobee County Commission to meet Nov. 22
The Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners will hold its Regular Session on Tuesday, Nov 22  at 9 a.m. more
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City council announces date for investiture ceremony
Okeechobee City Council met for a regularly scheduled meeting on Nov. 15. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Okeechobee County Commissioner Terry Burroughs (right) presented Mickey Bandi, of Florida Farm Bureau, with the proclamation for Farm City Week at the Nov. 9 commission meeting. Bandi presented Burroughs with some produce. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Okeechobee County declares Nov. 16-23 as Farm City Week
Okeechobee County Commissioners have declared Nov. 16-23, 2022 as Farm City Week in Okeechobee County ... more
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OMS Civics Students learned firsthand in putting on our own "mock election".
OMS holds mock election
Osceola Middle School Civics Students learned firsthand in putting on our own "mock election". more
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First graders at Okeechobee Christian Academy hold election of their own.
First graders hold election of their own
First graders at Okeechobee Christian Academy hold election of their own. more
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City voters say yes to charter changes
Unofficial results show the city charter amendment passed with 62.8% of the votes. 828 city voters voted yes, and 490 voted no. more
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Category 5 super typhoon from outer space view. The eye of the hurricane. Some elements of this image furnished by NASA.
Tropical Storm Nicole may become hurricane when it reaches Florida
Tropical Storm Nicole is expected to reach hurricane strength before reaching Florida’s east coast later today or early on Thursday … more
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