Category: NEWS

News Cast 4/12

News Cast for April 12th: Smoke caused a problem for drivers overnight due to numerous brush fires in the Fort Drum area. Okeechobee County Fire Rescue, the Florida Forest Service…

News Cast 4/11

News Cast for April 11th: Chief predicts problems from new gun law Okeechobee’s police chief has some concerns about people carrying firearms without a permit. He is worried they won’t…

News Cast 4/10

News Cast for April 10th: More protests over Lake Okeechobee water The Rivers Coalition held another rally at the locks in Port Mayaca. They are upset about an estimated 10…

News Cast 4/7

News Cast for April 7th: Hunters worry they will lose rights Florida House members and Senators are taking up a bill that would provide a constitutional amendment to protect the…

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News Cast for April 6th: Schools plan building projects Okeechobee County Schools plan to start renovations at the high school field house this year. They have to decide on what…

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News Cast for April 5th: More lawsuits to handle Okeechobee courts were impacted by changes in state law. 143 certain civil filings most of them negligence lawsuits were filed during…

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News Cast for April 4th: SFWMD to finish trail The South Florida Water Management District plans to put a pedestrian walk over a the Taylor Creek Locks so hikers and…

News Cast 4/3

News Cast for April 3rd: Should we expect a tax increase? The Okeechobee Board of County Commissioners got a briefing on the county financial status. The state expects a 13.3…