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Clewiston settles on salary for interim city manager
Now that Clewiston Utilitys Director Danny Williams has been appointed interim city ... more
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Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Examining Democracy in America Coming to Okeechobee
The Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street, in cooperation with Florida Humanities Council, presents “Voices and Votes: more
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County grapples with code enforcement
CLEWISTON – A Clewiston resident took issue with the Hendry County Commission during ... more
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LaBelle Rec Director encounters homeless man with knife
As Hendry-LaBelle Recreation Center Director Steven Lynn worked preparing the nature parks ... more
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"Bloody Massacre in King Street," an engraving by Paul Revere, 1770, is part of the Voices and Votes Smithsonian Display. [Courtesy National Museum of American History]
'Voices and Votes' Smithsonian exhibit to visit Okeechobee
A traveling Smithsonian exhibit “Voices and Votes: The Story of Democracy in America,” will be in the Okeechobee County Courthouse May 28 to July 12. At the April … more
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Narcan kits coming to Hendry County
Hendry County is considering using its share of a settlement funding from the Florida ... more
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Hikers ask to park vehicles overnight at county facility
Outdoor enthusiasts who want to spend several days hiking may soon be able to leave their vehicles overnight ... more
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Okeechobee County Commission issues proclamations
Several proclamations were issued for the month of April. more
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Septic-to-sewer conversion to be completed in 2026
The septic-to-sewer project for the southwest section of Okeechobee County will be completed in 2026, more
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A master plan is under development for the Okee-Tantie recreation area.
Okeechobee County gives Bass Pro 8th contract extension
The agreement between Bass Pro and Okeechobee County has been amended for the eighth time. more
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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and Donate Life Month
Two charitable organizations were recognized by the Hendry County Commission during its ... more
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Glades County bans commercial truck traffic on some Muse roads
At their April 9 meeting, Glades County Commissioners banned commercial truck traffic on several roads in the Muse area. more
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Florida State seal (Adobe Stock photo)
Gaming compact revenues to preserve Florida’s environment
Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill (SB) 1638, Funding for Environmental Resource Management, which provides... more
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CMS to replace football equipment
The Hendry County School Board approved 5/0 several measures during its April 2 meeting. ... more
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Manny's Sunflower and Roses Shop & Gifts stirs controversy..[Photo by Cathy Womble/Lake Okeechobee News]
Flower shop stirs controversy over food trucks
You would not think it to look at it, but this beautiful new flower shop is at the center of some controversy within the city. more
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McPherson, Cowan-Williams win seats on Pahokee City Commission
Pahokee city voters chose two new city commissioners April 2 in the Municipal Election Runoff. more
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Waste Management moves forward with plans for automated waste pickup trucks
Automated Waste Management trucks will collect the waste while the driver stays in the vehicle. more
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Clewiston fires city manager
The City of Clewiston Commission on March 25 terminated its contract with City Manager ... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Okeechobee JROTC led the Speckled Perch Festival Parade in downton Okeechobee on March 9. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Even a 12 minute parade costs $3-5K
Parades cost the city of Okeechobee between $3,000 and $5,000 no matter how long they are. more
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Mali Gardner recognized for 25 years elected service
The Clewiston Board of Commissioners March 18 recognized Commissioner Mali Gardner’s ... more
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