News Cast 2/28
News Cast for February 28th:
We proudly presented Okeechobee County with the ‘FPL Million Solar Panel Award’ at today’s county commission meeting. Okeechobee County is now one of only six Florida counties to earn this distinction. In the Sunshine State, we have a tremendous opportunity to harness the power of the sun to deliver reliable energy to our residents and energy independence to our state. Okeechobee County’s million panels now allow everyone to enjoy the benefits of power generated by the sun. The county’s solar energy centers are capable of powering approximately 60,000 homes with clean, emissions-free energy, while reducing carbon emissions equal to taking 56,000 cars off the road each year.
On February 15, 2023, The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office conduced an operation to purchase alcohol by person under 21. Of the Fourteen attempts, Eight violated Florida State Statute 562.11 prohibiting the sale of alcohol to a person under 21. The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office is committed to keeping alcohol out of the hands of underage consumers and making sure that the establishments in our County adhere to the laws governing the sale of alcohol. All attempted buys were controlled and supervised by Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office Detectives. Those who did sell alcohol to a person under the age of 21 received a Notice to Appear.
Additionally, on Monday, February 27, 2023, The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office conducted an operation to buy tobacco by person under 21.
Beginning October 1, 2021, Florida implemented a new statewide law, raising the minimum age to purchase tobacco and nicotine products from 18 to 21 years of age. We are committed to ensuring that this new Law is understood and adhered to in Okeechobee County. Twenty-one stores were visited, and of those, five sold tobacco to a person under the age of 21. The attempted buys were controlled and supervised by Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office Detectives.
The individuals who sold tobacco to a person under 21 were issued a Notice to Appear.
SALE OF ALCOHOL TO A PERSON UNDER 21:
Country Corner Liquor Store – A purchase of Fireball
Shell 441 Southeast – A Purchase of Smirnoff Ice 6 pack
Citgo 441 SE and 34th Ave – No Sale
Shady Rest – No Sale
Mosquito Creek Metro Gas – No Sale
Town Star 128th Ave – A purchase of two 24 oz. Twisted Teas
Country Store 441 N – A purchase of Smirnoff Ice 6 pack
Circle K 441 N – A purchase of two White Claws
Seven Eleven 98 North – A Purchase of four 24oz Locos
Circle K 98 N – No Sale
Town Star 70 West – A purchase of two Twisted Teas
Marathon 441 South – No Sale
BP 441 South – No Sale
Raceway 70 East – A Purchase of 16 oz Truly
SALE OF TOBACCO TO A PERSON UNDER 21:
Ft. Drum General Store – No Sale
441 North Country Store – No Sale
Circle K 441 North – No Sale
Seven Eleven 98N – No Sale
Circle K 98 N – No Sale
Town Star Eagle Bay – No Sale
Town Star Hwy 70 and 98 – No Sale
Raceway 70 East – No Sale
One Stop Food Store – A purchase of Kayak Straight Long Cut
Mosquito Creek Marathon – No Sale
Town Star Berman Road – A Purchase of Red Seal
Town Star 15 A – No Sale
Country Corner 15 A – No Sale
Dollar General Hwy 441 SE – A Purchase of Marlboro 100 Menthol
Shell 441 SE – A Purchase of Marlboro 100 Reds
Shady Rest – No Sale
Marathon 710 – A Purchase of Marlboro 100’s
Citgo 34th Ave 441 SE – No Sale
Family Dollar 441 SE – No Sale
BP Station 441 S – No Sale
Murphy Gas – No Sale