For questions regarding preparation for Tropical Storm Idalia, contact United Way 211.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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8/29/23
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Safe harbor lockages began on Monday, Aug. 28, 2023 to allow...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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8/28/23
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As Tropical Storm Idalia churns toward Florida, insurance experts at AAA...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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8/28/23
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The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is closely monitoring Tropical Storm...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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8/28/23
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As of Monday, Aug. 28, 2023, at 12:20 p.m. Okeechobee County has these important updates:
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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8/28/23
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Circumstances may require you to evacuate your home at a moment’s notice or hunker down...
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By Nelly Nelson
UF/IFAS | 8/26/23 |
The next sales tax holiday period begins on August 26 and ends on September 8.
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BY Lourdes Mederos
UF/IFAS | 8/26/23 |
Florida is the Sunshine State, but it also features the nation’s most severe weather.
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By Rast Bryant
General Manager Lloyd Roofing’s Southwest FL | 7/25/23 |
Preparing before a storm hits is key to keeping everyone in your family—including your pets—safe.
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7/24/23
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As we head into Hurricane Season, Southwest Floridians need to be on their toes as door-to-door scammers
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Special to Caloosa Belle Independent
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7/19/23
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During the Atlantic hurricane season, it’s important for us all to know the tropical weather...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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7/5/23
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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) encourages small businesses...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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6/26/23
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It is dangerous to leave your storm shutters up after the storm passes by.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/23/23 |
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation is considering a recommendation from Citizens Property Insurance to increase rates by double-digits...
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/14/23 |
June is the start of hurricane season in the U.S., and as you’re making your emergency preparedness checklist...
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News from American Heart Association
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6/6/23
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Hurricane season has begun, and the Florida Department of Health (Department) is joining...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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6/5/23
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Here are five tips that will help you weather the storm and be ready for the aftermath...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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6/2/23
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evere weather like hurricanes can wreak havoc on your home, damage your vehicle, and sidetrack...
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News from AAA
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5/31/23
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Beginning Saturday, May 27, Florida families can save on the purchase of eligible disaster preparedness items.
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News from Florida Retail Federation
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5/26/23
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Just because a tree looks a bit odd or damaged, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s going to topple during a tropical storm or hurricane...
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By Brad Buck
UF/IFAS | 5/19/23 |