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Okeechobee, Florida Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning Okeechobee! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Do you qualify for Okeechobee’s Special Needs emergency shelter program?
  • What does Tallahassee’s new utility bill mean for Okeechobee residents?
  • What did local students discover on their behind-the-scenes airport tour?

Also on today's calendar: Voyage - a Journey Tribute at Seminole Casino Brighton and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 91, low: 72.
  • Sunday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Okeechobee County shelters include Special Needs option (lakeonews.com) — Okeechobee County is urging residents with medical or mobility challenges to pre-register now for its Special Needs Shelter program, which operates only during major emergencies. The article explains who qualifies, how to apply online or by paper form, and lists both special needs and general population shelter locations across Okeechobee, along with key phone numbers for more information.
   

2. Governor Ron DeSantis signs 19 bills (alachuachronicle.com) — State leaders have just approved a bill specifically affecting the Okeechobee Utility Authority in Okeechobee County, alongside several other local and statewide measures. While details of the utility bill aren’t spelled out here, its passage means changes for how water and related services are governed locally. We’ll watch for implementation details that could impact your rates or service.
   

3. Junior Leaders visit airport (lakeonews.com) — Junior Leaders students spent June 10 exploring several sites around Okeechobee, highlighted by a hands-on visit to Okeechobee Airport. There, airport staff explained their daily duties and showcased the variety of aviation-related businesses and careers operating right in the community, giving local youth a close-up look at potential future jobs.
   

4. Campbell's SpaghettiOs lawsuit: Florida mom sues over worm contamination (pennlive.com) — A mother from Okeechobee County is suing Campbell’s and Walmart, claiming a can of SpaghettiOs she served at her home in June 2024 was contaminated with wormlike organisms that allegedly made her and her child seriously ill. The lawsuit seeks at least $75,000 for medical costs and long-term harm, while both companies firmly deny the allegations and plan to fight the case.
   

5. Lake Okeechobee levels remain low as conditions shift across Treasure Coast estuaries (wqcs.org) — Water levels in Lake Okeechobee are slightly below recent averages, with inflows and outflows both down and some areas showing moderate to high cyanobacteria potential. The South Florida Water Management District also reports shifting rainfall patterns, changing salinity in the St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee estuaries, and mixed water conditions in the Everglades affecting wildlife.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Im in need of about 30-35 pallets for a chicken coop project.
    I’ll be using the entire pallet so I’m looking for ones that are in decent or usable condition. Thanks (Nextdoor Treasure Island)
  • Papa John's posted a job opening for Shift Lead in Okeechobee. Apply here.
  • Arby's, LLC posted a job opening for Team Member in Okeechobee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Okeechobee here.

Ok Okeechobee! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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