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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County Commissioners will consider an ordinance that would reduce boating speeds on some waterways.
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5/22/23
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A 609 housing unit development is proposed north and south of Charles Harvey Highway.
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PROOFING Lake Okeechobee News
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5/22/23
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During its May 16 meeting, the Okeechobee City Council discussed its annual review of City Administrator Gary Ritter.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/19/23 |
Okeechobee City Hall and public safety building will be fumigated on Friday, Sept. 1.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/19/23 |
The U.S. Postal Service is asking all South Florida homeowners to inspect and repair their mailboxes during Mailbox Improvement Week, May 21–27.
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By Debra Fetterly
USPS Strategic Communications Specialist Alabama-Mississippi & Florida 3 (South Florida) Districts | 5/19/23 |
OKEECHOBEE – The cost of running Okeechobee County is going up, according to the budget report given by County Administrator Deborah Manzo …
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/11/23 |
At their May 9 meeting, Glades County Commissioners considered asking the property owners.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/9/23 |
Code violations include unauthorized use of a recreational vehicle, outdoor storage, trash and debris, overgrown grass ...
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5/5/23
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Veterans’ Park was one of the subjects discussed during the May 2 Okeechobee City Council meeting. The city has been discussing the Flagler parks for years. Plans have been …
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/4/23 |
WASHINGTON — FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Florida to supplement state and local recovery efforts …
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News from FEMA
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5/2/23
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