The public comment period at the Feb. 13 meeting of the Okeechobee County Commission turned combative when County Commission Chair David Hazellief asked a speaker to remove his hat.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/13/25 |
Hendry commissioners voted to take advantage of a program to save the county money on medical expenses at the county jail.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/13/25 |
Hendry County is making strides in code enforcement.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/12/25 |
OKEECHOBEE -- The Okeechobee County Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will meet on Feb. 18 at 1700 NW. Ninth Avenue, Suite A at 9 a.m.
There are 15 new cases, five old cases and three …
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2/12/25
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Mayor Dowling Watford proclaims February 16 through February 22, 2025, as Engineers’ Week.
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2/6/25
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During the Feb. 4 Okeechobee City Council meeting, they discussed ordinances regarding setting park hours...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/6/25 |
Okeechobee teens Isabella Castillo, Dwight Downie and Hailey Harden were recognized by the Okeechobee City Council...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/6/25 |
The Hendry County School Board received an update on the new LaBelle High School plans as the school district begins to head towards the start of construction.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/6/25 |
The Glades County School District has received 13 new electric buses thanks to a $5.1 million grant.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/30/25 |
On Monday, Jan. 27, the Internal Revenue Service opened the 2025 tax filing season...
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1/29/25
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The Clewiston City Commission had multiple citizens request to speak at the Jan. 26 meeting on the subject of animal control.
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By Cathy Womble
Hendry County News | 1/29/25 |
Hendry County Commissioners approved a special exemption for a glamping facility during their Jan. 28 meeting. Glamping is “glamorous camping.”
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/29/25 |
Glades County officials are planning for the future as they update the county’s comprehensive plan.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/28/25 |
Okeechobee County Commissioners honored employees who had reached milestones of service ...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/24/25 |
“To think that one day I would not be able to go outside and look up and see the sky, it breaks my heart,” said Okeechobee Mayor Dowling Watford ...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/23/25 |
Okeechobee City Council proclaims National School Choice Week.
"I call upon all citizens to honor those who devote their talents and energies to …
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1/22/25
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The city of LaBelle is gearing up for the annual Swamp Cabage Festival coming in February. .
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By Richard Marion
Caloosa Belle Independent | 1/22/25 |
Joseph Abruzzo began his second four-year term as Palm Beach County’s Clerk of the Circuit Court...
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1/21/25
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At their Jan. 14 meeting, Hendry County Commissioners approved Public Works Director Shane Parker’s ...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/15/25 |
At their first meeting of the year, Hendry County Commissioners agreed to waive $4,833 in interest on a SHIP loan following the death of the borrower.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/15/25 |