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Noel Chandler is sworn in as a city council member. He is beginning his 20th year on the council. Pictured with him are Judge William Wallace and Chandler's wife Louise..[Photo by Sandra Pearce]
Chandler sworn in as city councilman
Noel Chandler was sworn in as a city council member on Monday night.  more
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City commission appoints mayor and vice-mayor
During the December 16 meeting of the Clewiston City Commission, James Pittman was nominated and unanimously voted in as mayor. more
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Clewiston City Commission discusses RV ordinance
During the Dec. 16 meeting, the Clewiston City Commission discussed an ordinance addressing storage... more
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FPL seeks rate increase of 2.5% through 2029 
FPL will request a rate increase once the current base rate agreement ends in 2025, which means customers will see an increase in their monthly power bill. more
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Council member Monica Clark was sworn in for her third term as a city council member by Judge William Wallace on Tuesday morning, Dec. 31. Clark served as vice mayor during her last term and said her goal is to serve her city as well as her father served the city of Belle Glade during his life time..[Photo by Cathy Womble/Lake Okeechobee News]
Clark sworn in for third term
Council member Monica Clark was sworn in for her third term as a city council member by Judge William Wallace on Tuesday morning... more
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Gov. Ron DeSanits signs Senate Bill 184. [Photo courtesy of the Executive Office of Governor Ron DeSantis]
Social media restrictions for minors one of many new laws in 2025 
On Jan. 1, a slew of new laws are going into effect in the state of Florida, including a law restricting the access of social media sites for children under the age of 13.   … more
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County clerk's office loves to participate in Adopt a Senior program
Adopt a Senior program is a favorite of county employees
Each year, Okeechobee County employees are encouraged to adopt a senior for Christmas. more
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County may allow some leeway on sewer hookups for large lots
Okeechobee County Commissioners agreed to allow homeowners with 10 acres or more some leeway in hooking up to the sewer lines going in north of the city limits. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- At the Dec. 19 Okeechobee County Commission meeting, Commissioner Brad Goodbread (left) presented a proclamation to Kara Stimpson, president/CEO of Helping People Succeed, recognizing the month of December 2024 as the 60th Anniversary of Helping People Succeed. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Helping People Succeed celebrates 60th anniversary
Okeechobee County Commissioners honored Helping People Succeed during the Dec. 19 board meeting in the Historic Okeechobee County Courthouse. more
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GLADES COUNTY -- Glades RV Resort installed a 1 Megawatt Solar Power Station.
Golfers say they found themselves under fire
Golfers at Glades Resort RV Park found themselves under fire, according to information shared at the Dec. 10... more
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Hendry County Courthouse
Hendry commissioners say 'no' to sand mine near Montura
Hendry County Commissioners voted against a zoning change to allow a sand mine near Montura Ranch Estates. more
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Hendry County Legislative Delegation to meet
Friday, Jan. 10 2025, has been set as the date for the Hendry County State Legislative Delegation’s Public Hearing for local bills, funding issues and public comment. more
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Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s Finance Team recognized for Transparency and Accountability
The Clerk’s office continues to set a high bar for financial management and reporting in local government.... more
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Florida state officials honored as 'Rural Champions' at 2024 FREDA Summit
The Florida Rural Economic Development Association (FREDA) proudly recognized five distinguished... more
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Speed cameras coming to school zones in Hendry County  
New speed cameras are set to come to Hendry County School zones in the future.    more
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Tuesday, March 11, 2025, is City of Pahokee Election
Qualifying for the Tuesday, March 11, 2025, City of Pahokee Election ended today, November 26, after being open for a week. more
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City seeks to hire IT technician
Okeechobee County Technology Administrator Allen Queen gave a presentation to the Okeechobee City council during the council’s Nov. 19 meeting. more
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Food trucks and coffee were discussed at city council meeting
If you thought the food truck questions were behind us, you were mistaken. more
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City councilman questions bidding process
During the Nov. 19 city council meeting, Councilman Bob Jarriel questioned some of the bids and bidding practices in the city. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- On Nov. 20, the Honorable County Court Judge William Wallace administered the official oath by swearing in re-elected board members Commissioner David Hazellief (District 1) for his third term; and Commissioner Bradley Goodbread (District 3) for his second term. Both will serve through Nov 2028. Commissioner Michael Sumner (District 5) was sworn in for his first term and will also serve through Nov 2028. The board also voted to reorganize its Board positions for fiscal year 2024-2025 by electing Commissioner Hazellief as Board Chairman, Commissioner Goodbread, as 1st Vice Chair, and Commissioner DeCarlo as 2nd Vice Chair. [Photo courtesy Okeechobee County Government]
Three sworn in as county commissioners
OKEECHOBEE -- On Nov. 20, the Honorable County Court Judge William Wallace administered the official oath by swearing... more
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