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OKEECHOBEE -- Justin Hazellief was promoted to Deputy Fire Chief at the July 13 meeting of the Okeechobee County Commission. Left to right (front row) are Fire Chief Earl Wooten, Commissioner Kelly Owens, Justin Hazellief, County Administrator Deborah Manzo, (back row) Commissioner Terry Burroughs, Commission Chairman David Hazellief and Commissioner Frank DeCarlo.
Justin Hazellief promoted to deputy fire chief
OKEECHOBEE – Justin Hazellief was promoted to Deputy Fire Rescue Chief and Deputy Public Safety Director during the July 13 meeting... more
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This specialized vehicle enhances the capabilities of dispatch, by allowing them to remotely dispatch units and link different radio systems together without the need to actually send personnel to the scene.
DeSantis veto list includes Okeechobee emergency radios and Lake O plant control study
Governor Ron DeSantis has released a list of his vetoes from the 2023 budget, and a few projects around Lake Okeechobee are on the cutting room floor. more
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Mercury remains prohibited in the mail
The Postal Service is reminding customers that metallic mercury and devices containing metallic mercury are always prohibited in the mail stream. This includes antique … more
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Rubio says officials taking whistleblower claims of UFO retrieval program seriously
Florida Senator Marco Rubio says elected officials have an obligation to listen to UAP/UFO whistleblowers and to take their claims seriously. more
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Judge temporarily blocks part of Florida’s new voting law
A federal judge temporarily blocked enforcement of portions of Florida’s anti-voter law, SB 7050 more
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FORT MYERS Over one thousand people braved scorching sun and temperatures in the 90s to mark 5 miles through Ft Myers’ downtown against SB1718.
Thousands protest SB 1718
Florida’s anti-immigrant law, SB1718, took effect on July 1, sending hundreds of thousands of Florida residents out to protest… more
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County Clerk's office offers passport day
The Okeechobee County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Jerald D. Bryant, will be hosting a Passport Day Event on Saturday, July 15, 2023 from 9 am until 2 p.m.! … more
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LaBelle and Hendry County to hold joint meeting re Bridge Street bypass
The City Commission of the City of LaBelle and the Hendry County Board of County Commissioners will hold ... more
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On June 28, Hendry County Commissioner Ramon Iglesias graduated from theInstitute of County Government Advanced County Commissioner programs I and II.
Iglesias graduates Institute of County Government Advanced County Commissioner programs
On June 28, Hendry County Commissioner Ramon Iglesias graduated from theInstitute of ... more
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Okeechobee County Judicial Center
Clerk warns residents of jury duty appearance scam
Complaints have been received about callers identifying themselves as deputy clerks with the Clerk’s Office or officers of the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office... more
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Clewiston's AMI project will cost more than expected
The City of Clewiston will spend an additional $11,160 for its AMI project, the water and electric smart meter ... more
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Clewiston approves Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services Advisory Board members
The Clewiston Board of Commissioners approved five members to the city’s Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services ... more
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New federal rule threatens to shut down four of Florida’s seaports
Newly proposed rules by the National Oceanic Atmospheric Association (NOAA) pose a clear and present danger ... more
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City Hall hosts Junior Leadership Camp
City Hall hosted the Junior Leadership Camp with a tour of City Hall... more
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Boil water notice issued for Port LaBelle
 LaBelle -- Please be advised all Port LaBelle Utility System customers have been placed on a “Precautionary Boil Water Notice”.   This does not mean the water is … more
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PES is used in the project to remove nutrients from Doctors Lake. [Courtesy photo]
UPDATED: Water cleaning project may be expanded
OKEECHOBEE – What will a water treatment plan mean for the Lazy 7 community in Okeechobee County? more
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School district passes on Clean Bus Program
Despite a tempting offer from the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean School Bus Program offering ... more
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State funding approved for Belle Glade, Pahokee and South Bay projects
Improvements to the King Memorial Park in Pahokee and pedestrian bridge replacement in Belle Glade are among the projects funded ... more
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Hendry County to receive millions in state funding
LABELLE – Six million dollars for improvements to the LaBelle Fire Station and a firetruck, more than $12 million for the Port LaBelle Utility wastewater improvements, and $11 million for a … more
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State budgets $17.8 million for new Moore Haven elementary school
MOORE HAVEN -- A new Glades County elementary school is in the state budget, signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on June 15 … more
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