The property previously used by the Okeechobee School for Boys will be transferred to Indian River State College, under House Bill 1603 which was signed into law …
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/22/23 |
At their June 22 meeting, Okeechobee County Commissioners voted to allocate $1.3 million of the county’s American Rescue Plan (ARP) money for the new medical examiner …
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/22/23 |
A municipality cannot forbid mobile food trucks from operating in the entirety of the entity’s jurisdiction.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/22/23 |
During the June 21 city council meeting, the council discussed making a hardship policy to help offset the cost of hooking to city sewer…
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/22/23 |
With the rising cost of food, some Okeechobee County residents would like to keep chickens ...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/22/23 |
The 2023/2024 state budget includes millions of dollars for projects and programs in Okeechobee County.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/22/23 |
With the help of a small dedicated team, the Okeechobee County Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller’s office spent this last week bringing awareness to Juneteenth and the …
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6/21/23
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A request for a zoning change to allow small farm animals in the Basswood subdivision is on the agenda for the Thursday, June 22 meeting ...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/20/23 |
The office of the Okeechobee County Clerk of the Circuit Court has been getting an early start on recognizing Juneteenth this year.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/19/23 |
Postal Service retail locations will be closed, and there will be no regular mail delivery except for...
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6/16/23
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After a hurricane, those whose homes are damaged may be offered temporary housing in a FEMA trailer. But some local laws have prevented residents from living in RVs or temporary trailers on …
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/16/23 |
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation is considering a recommendation from Citizens Property Insurance to increase rates by double-digits...
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/14/23 |
The Okeechobee City Council discussed a housing ordinance during its June 6 meeting.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/13/23 |
OKEECHOBEE – An Okeechobee County Code Enforcement Magistrate hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, June 20, at 9 a.m. in the Health Department Auditorium, 1700 N.W. Ninth Avenue.
The special …
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6/12/23
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During the June 6 Okeechobee City Council meeting, Okeechobee City Police Officer Ryan Holroyd was presented with a certificate of longevity for 15 years of service by …
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6/12/23
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OKEECHOBEE – A zoning change for a housing development north and south of Charles Harvey Highway was unanimously approved...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/8/23 |
Plans to develop land along Charles Harvey Memorial Highway are on the agenda for the June 8 county commission meeting ...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/5/23 |
Florida ranks #7 on the states list of dog attacks with 220 incidents.
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6/5/23
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Governor Ron DeSantis has just signed into law that some say will make it more difficult for some Floridians to vote.
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By C. M. Schmidlkofer
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/24/23 |
TALLAHASSEE – On May 24, the League of Women Voters of Florida,sued Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody and Secretary of State Cord Byrd ...
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5/24/23
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