NEWS

News Cast 3/27

News Cast for March 27th: Unemployment remains low The monthly report from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity showed unemployment at 3.4 percent in Okeechobee. The Heartland region gained over…

News Cast 3/26

News Cast for March 26th: Troopers investigate fatal crash A tractor trailer driver was hospitalized with serious injury and an SUV driver killed in a head on collision on state…

News Cast 3/25

News Cast for March 25th: County still working on drug abuse problem Southeast Florida Behavioral Health Network gave a presentation on the various drug treatment programs they are offering in…

News Cast 3/22

News Cast for March 22nd: Not enough lighting Okeechobee Schools will support getting more lights at school bus stops. Former County Commissioner Bryant Culpepper, during public comment, asked the board…

News Cast 3/21

News Cast for March 21st: County Fair likely sets record The Okeechobee County Fair said they grew in attendance and attractions this year. President of the Fair Board Linda Syfrett…

News Cast 3/20

News Cast for March 20th: The Okeechobee City Council discussed the recent pay schedule plan done by a consulting firm. There was no action taken but the topic is sure…

News Cast 3/19

News Cast for March 19th: A barn used for weddings, an animal sanctuary, and the Walmart Super Center lost appeals about their tax assessments before the Okeechobee County Value Adjustment…

News Cast 3/18

News Cast for March 18th: Plenty of input The Okeechobee County School Board has compiled all the information from public forums and online surveys they collected as they continue to…

News Cast 3/15

News Cast for March 15th: Farmers and ranchers will get help in finding housing for workers. Instead of having to go off the farm, they can construct housing right there…

News Cast 3/14

News Cast for March 14th: Unemployment remains low It is still easy to find a job in Okeechobee. The state monthly report for January showed 3.4 percent unemployment in Okeechobee…