Katrina Elsken

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Hendry commissioners approve bid for Airglades beacon and tower project - South Central Florida Life

1 week ago | lakeonews.com | Katrina Elsken

By Katrina Elsken Lake Okeechobee NewsLABELLE – During their May 27 meeting, the Hendry County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved a bid of $230,000 for the rotating beacon and tower project at Airglades Airport. Alen Construction Group, Inc. was the low bidder. Staff is anticipating grants from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). There is no guarantee that grant agreements will be given.
Commissioners asked for fair plan for rodeo arena use - South Central Florida Life

1 week ago | lakeonews.com | Katrina Elsken

By Katrina Elsken Lake Okeechobee NewsLABELLE – At the May 27 meeting of the Hendry County Commission, LaBelle Family Livestock Club members asked the county to be fair to everyone when determining use of the LaBelle Rodeo Arena. “We are a 501 3-C nonprofit organization created approximately 75 years ago by a group of local cowboys and businessmen,” explained Sherri Walker, president of LaBelle Family Livestock Club. “All of our board members are volunteers.
No toxins found in Lake O water samples - South Central Florida Life

1 week ago | lakeonews.com | Katrina Elsken

To Our Valued Readers – Visitors to our website will be limited to five stories per month unless they opt to subscribe. For $5, less than 17 cents a day, subscribers will receive unlimited access to SouthCentralFloridaLife.com, including exclusive content from our newsroom. Our commitment to balanced, fair reporting and local coverage provides insight and perspective not found anywhere else.
FWC use of aquatic herbicides draws protest - South Central Florida Life

2 weeks ago | lakeonews.com | Katrina Elsken

By Katrina Elsken Lake Okeechobee NewsPosted 5/23/25The public comment period for the May 22 meeting of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission included calls to stop... To Our Valued Readers – Visitors to our website will be limited to five stories per month unless they opt to subscribe.
FWC uses chemical herbicides in Lake Okeechobee - South Central Florida Life

2 weeks ago | lakeonews.com | Katrina Elsken

To Our Valued Readers – Visitors to our website will be limited to five stories per month unless they opt to subscribe. For $5, less than 17 cents a day, subscribers will receive unlimited access to SouthCentralFloridaLife.com, including exclusive content from our newsroom. Our commitment to balanced, fair reporting and local coverage provides insight and perspective not found anywhere else.
Quarters for a Cause to use Scott Driver facility - South Central Florida Life

2 weeks ago | lakeonews.com | Katrina Elsken

By Katrina Elsken Lake Okeechobee NewsOKEECHOBEE – Quarters for a Cause events will be held at the C. Scott Driver Recreation Facility on State Road 78 on June 17 and July 15. At the May 22 meeting of the Okeechobee County Board of Commissioners, Leah Suarez of Our Village Okeechobee, asked the commissioners to waive the fee for the use of the facility for two Quarters for a Cause events.
County observes National Public Works Week - South Central Florida Life

2 weeks ago | lakeonews.com | Katrina Elsken

By Katrina Elsken Lake Okeechobee NewsOKEECHOBEE – At their May 22 meeting, Okeechobee County Commissioners proclaimed May 18-24 as National Public Works Week in Okeechobee County. Public Works Director Darren Brown thanked the commission for giving the department the resources they need to provide their services to the community.
Nonprofits offer to help with spay/neuter programs - South Central Florida Life

2 weeks ago | lakeonews.com | Katrina Elsken

By Katrina Elsken Lake Okeechobee NewsOKEECHOBEE -- The number of unwanted dogs and cats in Okeechobee County can overwhelm the county animal control service, according to information shared at the May 22 meeting of the Okeechobee County Board of Commissioners. Representatives from nonprofit animal welfare organizations spoke at the meeting with offers to help.
Okeechobee County observes EMS Week - South Central Florida Life

2 weeks ago | lakeonews.com | Katrina Elsken

By Katrina Elsken Lake Okeechobee NewsOKEECHOBEE -- May 18-24 is Emergency Medical Services Week in Okeechobee County. At their May 22 meeting, Okeechobee County Commissioners approved the proclamation stating: “Emergency medical services are a vital public service within a community and the members of an emergency medical services team are ready to provide lifesaving care for those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Repairs underway on Popash Slough bridge - South Central Florida Life

2 weeks ago | lakeonews.com | Katrina Elsken

By Katrina Elsken Lake Okeechobee NewsPosted 5/21/25OKEECHOBEE – A Florida Department of Transportation construction project is underway on State Road 70. To Our Valued Readers – Visitors to our website will be limited to five stories per month unless they opt to subscribe.