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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 … more
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 … more
A municipality cannot forbid mobile food trucks from operating in the entirety of the entity’s jurisdiction. more
During the June 21 city council meeting, the council discussed making a hardship policy to help offset the cost of hooking to city sewer… more
With the rising cost of food, some Okeechobee County residents would like to keep chickens ... more
The 2023/2024 state budget includes millions of dollars for projects and programs in Okeechobee County. more
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 … more
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 ... more
The office of the Okeechobee County Clerk of the Circuit Court has been getting an early start on recognizing Juneteenth this year. more
Postal Service retail locations will be closed, and there will be no regular mail delivery except for... more
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 … more
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation is considering a recommendation from Citizens Property Insurance to increase rates by double-digits... more
The Okeechobee City Council discussed a housing ordinance during its June 6 meeting. more
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 … more
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 … more
OKEECHOBEE – A zoning change for a housing development north and south of Charles Harvey Highway was unanimously approved... more
Plans to develop land along Charles Harvey Memorial Highway are on the agenda for the June 8 county commission meeting ... more
Florida ranks #7 on the states list of dog attacks with 220 incidents. more
Governor Ron DeSantis has just signed into law that some say will make it more difficult for some Floridians to vote. more
TALLAHASSEE – On May 24, the League of Women Voters of Florida,sued Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody and Secretary of State Cord Byrd ... more
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