Okeechobee City

05/06/2026

🏠May is Building Safety Month🏠

The City of Okeechobee proudly honors Building Official Jeff Newell for his hard work and dedication. A strong building doesn't just "happen"- it takes codes, inspections, and professionals making sure things don't end up as a DIY disaster story.

This month we celebrate the people who make sure our homes, businesses, and community are safe, solid, and not held together by hope and duct tape. Because nobody wants their "open floor plan" to become an "unexpected open floor plan." 😁

05/06/2026

💚Check In, Speak Up, Show Up💚

May is Mental Health Awareness Month⛅️- a time to slow down and recognize something we don't always say out loud: mental health matters every single day. This month is about breaking the stigma and reminding ourselves and others that seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

The City of Okeechobee thanks and supports Our Village Okeechobee. 🫶The work you do helps make space for real conversations and real healing- no filters, no pretending, just people helping people.💚

05/06/2026

🏆Okeechobee City Salutes the Pros Behind the Scrubs🏆

🩺National Nurses Week🩺 is celebrated each year from May 6 through 12 to honor the hardworking nurses who care for others day in and day out. The week begins on National Nurses Day and ends on Florence Nightingale's birthday, the founder of modern nursing.

So this week, we proudly celebrate the real MVPs of healthcare- the nurses who somehow survive long shifts, cold coffee☕️ and call lights that seem to have perfect timing. We see you, we appreciate you, and we honestly don't know how you do it. 🎊

05/06/2026

💥Attention💥
City of Okeechobee Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Meeting
🗓️ Date: 5/12/2026
⏰ Time: 6 PM
📚Agenda posted below
🏫 Location: City Hall, 55 SE 3rd Ave, Room 200, Okeechobee FL 34974

☀️All meetings are open to the public. As always we encourage the community to come and see your government at work!

https://www.cityofokeechobee.com/AgendaMinutes-Code-Enforcement.html

05/06/2026

🏦Special Meeting Agenda🏦

Mayor Watford has called a City Council Special Meeting to conduct employment interviews with four of the eight applicants for the City Administrator position and consider offering the position and/or negotiating an employment contract:

📅 Date: Monday, May 11, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: City Hall, 55 SE 3rd AVE, Rm 200

Join us!
Residents are always welcome to attend and participate during public comment.

https://www.cityofokeechobee.com/AgendaMInutes-CityCouncil.html

05/04/2026

🏦City Hall runs on coffee..... and Municipal Clerks🏦

It's Municipal Clerks Week, which means it's time to celebrate the people who keep City Hall running smoothly!

Please join in showing some extra love to our amazing City Clerk Lane Gamiotea, Deputy City Clerk Katie Rogers, and Assistant Deputy City Clerk Jessica Rickards.

Need a meeting scheduled? They've got it.
Need Records found? They know exactly where it is.
Need a deadline remembered? Don't worry- they already reminded everyone twice.
They are the behind-the-scenes glue that holds it all together, and somehow they do it all with organization, patience and a whole lot of grace. Truthfully, City Hall would be a lot more chaotic without them. Happy Municipal Clerks Week!

04/30/2026

🏛️ City Council Meeting Reminder

Ever wondered what goes on at City Hall? Here's your chance to see it in action! Join us! Residents are always welcome to attend and participate during public comment.

📅 Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: City Hall, 55 SE 3rd AVE, Rm 200

Stay informed. Get involved. Be part of the conversation that helps shape our community!
https://www.cityofokeechobee.com/AgendaMInutes-CityCouncil.html

04/29/2026

🎊🎉👏The City of Okeechobee proudly congratulates Okeechobee Main Street on being designated the April 2026 Florida Main Street Program of the Month by Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd. This distinguished recognition highlights Okeechobee Main Street's continued commitment to downtown revitalization, historic preservation, economic development, and community engagement.

We commend the organization's leadership, volunteers, business partners, and supporters for their dedication to strengthening the heart of our community. 👏🎉🎊

The Florida Department of State manages our state's elections, corporations, historical and cultural resources and our libraries.

04/27/2026

🇺🇸🎖️Thank You For Your Service🎖️🇺🇸
🇺🇸Memorial Day Red, White and Blue BBQ🇺🇸

Enjoy delicious food, good company, and a day to honor the brave men and women who gave everything for our freedom. Bring your family and friends to make it a day full of community, gratitude and great memories. Tickets are available at Brown Cow Sweetery or online.

📅May 30, 2026
⏰6:00 PM
📍Okeechobee KOA Resort

04/27/2026

Mayor Watford has called a City Council Special Meeting to conduct employment interviews with four of the eight applicants for the City Administrator position and consider offering the position and/or negotiating an employment contract:
📅 Date: Monday, May 11, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: City Hall, 55 SE 3rd AVE, Rm 200

Join us!
Residents are always welcome to attend and participate during public comment.

04/22/2026

💧The City is Advancing its Commitment to Sustainability💧

At the April 21, 2026, City Council Meeting, Mayor Watford proclaimed April 2026 as "Water Conservation Month". Water conservation is critical for sustaining life and protecting our ecosystems.

We're proud to partner with the South Florida Water Management District, with Elizabeth Pigman accepting the Proclamation on their behalf.

🌎Small actions make a big difference-join us in protecting and conserving our water!