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Lake Okeechobee News hosts free online forum for business listings, online talent show & a work fromFriday, March 27, 2020As COVID-19 forces the world to slow down, we want to let you know that Lake Okeechobee News and our sister publications in south central Florida are here to support our communities! We will be keeping ourselves open to serve you, adapting as needed to keep you safe as we bring the services and products you need. We will get through this together! Lake Okeechobee News will be publishing your ...read moreCategories: Human Interest, Press Release, Community, Fun Facts, Announcement , Economic, General News Article, Press ReleaseFriday, March 27, 2020As a partner of the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), we care about the success of your business as well as the health and well-being of your employees and all Floridians. Given the current environment, we want to ensure you and your business community has all the up-to-date information to mitigate the economic impacts of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Under Governor DeSantis’ ...read moreCategories: Community, General News Article, Newsletter, Press Release, Announcement , Economic, Human Interest, Political, Press Release
Friday, March 27, 2020As a safeguard we have made the following changes:While continuing to offer the convenient banking services you need, we are adjusting the way we conduct business at our branches.We will remain open by drive thru or lobby appointment only to ensure branch access in your community.While we encourage the use of our online and mobile banking applications whenever possible, Seacoast associates will be ...read moreCategories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release, Announcement , Economic, Press ReleaseMonday, March 23, 2020TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Department of Environmental Protection announces that at the direction of Governor DeSantis and to successfully uphold CDC guidance to maximize social distancing and avoid gatherings larger than 10 people, DEP will close all Florida State Parks to the public effective Monday, March 23. DEP has taken many measures to continue providing resource recreation at our ...read moreCategories: Announcement , Community, Press Release, Press Release
Monday, March 23, 2020Recap COVID-19 Okeechobee County BOCC Public Information March 21, 2020 1:55 p.m.MESSAGE FROM EOC: Please continue to observe social distancing, wash your hands frequently, and if you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, call your local primary care physician or the Department of Health 863-462-5800.DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK: Okeechobee County declared a Local State of Emergency along with 52 ...read moreCategories: Announcement , Community, Economic, Education, Human Interest, Press Release, Press ReleaseMonday, March 23, 2020TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The State of Florida is responding to COVID-19. In an effort to keep Florida residents and visitors safe and aware regarding the status of the virus, the Florida Department of Health will issue this update every day, seven days per week. Governor Ron DeSantis is in constant communication with Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Jared Moskowitz and State Surgeon ...read moreCategories: Announcement , Community, Economic, Education, General News Article, Human Interest, Newsletter, Political, Press Release, Press ReleaseMonday, March 23, 2020Hello, This is Ken Kenworthy, Superintendent for Okeechobee County Schools with an update. As you know, our primary method of continuing instruction during the next couple of weeks is through distance learning. If you do not have a computer or device at home, we will be distributing Chromebooks at your school site Wednesday and Thursday of this week between the hours of 11 to 1 and 3 to 6. If you ...read moreCategories: Announcement , Community, Education, Human Interest, Papers/Research, Press Release, Press ReleaseMonday, March 23, 2020Martha's House is open and offering all services. Shelter is operating as usual, outreach services are open 8 to 5 pm M-F, however, we are encouraging people to contact via phone first, if at all possible. 863 763 2893 or 863 763 0202. We are not accepting donations of clothing and household goods at this time, but will accept canned and boxed food products. Our yard sales are cancelled, but we ...read moreCategories: Announcement , Community, Economic, Human Interest, Press Release, Press Release.png)
Monday, March 23, 2020As we all strive to find a normal and look for ways to support our local businesses here in Okeechobee, the Chamber is sharing as much, as possible, information that has been provided to us. Let’s continue to find ways to support each other in these days of ever changing rules, regulations and uncertainties. Let’s be certain and show we care. The following restaurants are all Chamber business ...read moreCategories: Announcement , Community, Human Interest, Press Release, Chamber, Economic, Press Release
Monday, March 23, 2020Okeechobee KOA Resort is still open for RVs & Travel Trailers, plus The Golf Course and Driving Range is open to EVERYONE! Propane and “Dump Stations” and Firewood and Ice available to purchase, too, for EVERYONE!Categories: Announcement , Community, Human Interest, Press Release, Press Release
Friday, March 20, 2020Dear Customers: The foundation of our business is our relationship we have with you, our customers. The priority we place on caring for our customers has not changed as we all attempt to address a global health crisis impacting every aspect of daily life. This moment in time is difficult but temporary. Following guidelines of the CDC and the World Health Organization, we will continue to conduct ...read moreCategories: Announcement , Community, Human Interest, Press Release, Press ReleaseFriday, March 20, 2020As hard as of a decision it was to make. We made the choice to close Parrott Island for a few weeks or further notice. We do not want our employees and customers health to be put at risk. We know life is going to be a struggle for the next couple of months. Our President is sending money and waiving a lot of financial burdens for everyone. I’ve chosen to do our part in curving the scale. None of ...read moreCategories: Announcement , Community, Press Release, Press ReleaseThursday, March 19, 2020Chairman Rubio, Chairman Collins, and Chairman Alexander release Keeping Workers Paid and Employed Act Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), Chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, and Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Community, Economic, General News Article, Human Interest, Political, Press Release, Press ReleaseMonday, March 16, 2020(LAKE WORTH, Fla. – March 16, 2020) The three theatres at Palm Beach State College campuses in Lake Worth, Palm Beach Gardens and Belle Glade are cancelling the remainder of their performances for the season in response to concerns about the COVID-19 outbreak and to help keep their patrons, staff and volunteers safe. Patrons with tickets to any of the scheduled performances have two options to ...read moreCategories: Announcement , Press Release, Community, Press Release
Wednesday, February 12, 2020Seeking Private-sector Governor-appointed Board Members in Okeechobee County The Early Learning Coalition of Indian River, Martin and Okeechobee Counties is seeking candidates to fill the private-sector Governor-appointed member positions on its Board of Directors, to represent Okeechobee County. Members must be candidates who reside in Florida and be one of the following individuals ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release
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