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City council disagrees over budget
The Okeechobee City Council has been working on the new budget for several weeks now … more
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DOT to begin resurfacing State Road 70 in the spring
During the Sept. 6 Okeechobee City Council meeting, the Florida Dept. of Transportation gave a presentation regarding the milling and resurfacing of State Road 70. The project … more
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City of Okeechobee proposed city charter is on the November ballot
A newly proposed city charter will be on the ballot at the Nov. 8, 2022, election.  more
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Fire and EMS assessments increase 3%
The cost of fire protection and EMS services in Okeechobee County will increase by 3% for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. more
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Okeechobee County Jail renovation and expansion project Aug. 24, 2022
Jail expansion work continues
Construction continues on the first phase of the Okeechobee County Jail expansion and renovation project. more
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Board of County Commissioners - Regular Session
Zoning changes to allow more housing
Okeechobee County Commissioners approved three requests to expand residential zoning at their Aug. 25 meeting.   A zoning change from Agriculture to Residential Single … more
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County may ban biochar facilities
Okeechobee County Commissioners plan to be proactive about future placement of septage and sewage residuals management facilities as well as biochar facilities.   At … more
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Mail-in voters have until 5 p.m. Aug. 25 to fix ballots with signature issues
 Voters contacted by their county Supervisor of Elections office about signature issues on their vote-by-mail ballot envelopes have until 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25 to … more
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Christine Brennan Bishop wins Okeechobee School Board seat
Christine Brennan Bishop has won the race for the Okeechobee County School Board District 1 seat. more
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Present City Council members include Monica Clark, Bobby Keefe, Dowling Watford, Bob Jarriel and Noel Chandler.
City announces city council candidates
The city of Okeechobee announced the candidates who qualified to run for city council today. more
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Podcast: Woman charged after drowning dog; NASA preps next moon rocket
South Central Florida Weekly is a podcast featuring weekly updates with the latest news from the South Florida heartland, including the Lake Okeechobee area and more. more
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School Board to review plans for new OHS
The Okeechobee County School Board will review plans for the construction of a new Okeechobee High School on Aug. 24 at 9 a.m. in the School Board Office. more
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The butterfly shaped sidewalks are meant to encourage walking.
Butterfly Square is coming to Flagler Park
If you thought Cattlemen's Square was beautiful, hold on to your hats as the city prepares for Butterfly Square! more
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Dowling and Cheri Watford
Watford honored by Florida League of Cities
Last week, Mayor Dowling Watford and his wife, Cheri, attended the 100th Anniversary Florida League of Cities Conference where Mayor Watford was recognized for 40 years of Service. … more
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Now is the time to qualify to run for city council
If you plan to run for city council or for city clerk, this is the week to qualify. more
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South Central Florida Weekly podcast: August 12
Weekly podcast with the latest news from the South Florida heartland, including the Lake Okeechobee area and more. more
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County to enforce mandatory hookups for sewer lines
State law and Okeechobee County ordinance require homes and businesses to connect to public sewer systems ... more
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Towing companies seek reimbursement for disposing of abandoned vehicles
Towing company owners are tired of getting stuck with the bill for hauling off abandoned vehicles. more
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Land regulations now protect property rights
Okeechobee County Commissioners have added a property rights element to the county’s comprehensive land use plan. more
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WM to phase in new garbage trucks in City of Okeechobee
City of Okeechobee residents will pay $30.50 per month for garbage collection starting Oct. 1. more
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