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## Recent meetings (50)

- [2026-11-05 — Commissioners approve Bassmaster tournament, hospitality ordinance amid flood recovery update](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/meetings/69b5ea99-8da3-4c88-b109-1466bdf68a15): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-10-27 — Board OKs used car lot on US 441 North — with new rules on repairs, screening and Sundays](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/meetings/96130141-a1e3-4ae0-81a9-1620e5e90e04): Planning Board
- [2026-10-22 — County cuts $133,600 code-enforcement lien to $5,380 for property owner facing cancer — plus free fields for youth soccer](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/meetings/41b52fa6-1970-4aad-9424-e5514ddf3fe0): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-10-20 — Code enforcement magistrate grants compliance extensions and reduces property lien](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/meetings/d2614d69-da05-4a9e-b504-724c0bc00629): Code Enforcement Magistrate Hearing
- [2026-10-14 — Tourist board backs $5,000 for bass tourney and maps out 2027 meetings](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/meetings/023dd5bc-5588-414a-8f54-70ef416cb198): Tourist Development Council
- [2026-10-14 — Okeechobee County Public Safety Coordinating Council meets to review jail standards and court programs](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/meetings/eb595b54-e375-4e38-8673-0aa4c6ee6c6e): Public Safety Coordinating Council
- [2026-10-09 — Okeechobee County VAB sets filing fees and dates for tax appeals](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/meetings/3b70fdfa-21ac-44ee-bb2b-8151260850d4): Value Adjustment Board
- [2026-10-08 — Commissioners greenlight Lennar's 199-home Wolff Farms subdivision 4-0, with Chairman Hazellief abstaining](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/meetings/196f650f-6421-474e-848a-7f67bc7c01aa): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-10-07 — Regional planning council honors Keith Keene after 11 years of service](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/meetings/cd9d7c3d-0b6b-4923-8c20-8b4d5856f01b): Central Florida Regional Planning Council
- [2026-09-24 — Okeechobee County updates cemetery rules, freezes road project, and gets financial award](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/meetings/0f8b8d99-7d62-4bee-84c7-41b15016ba7a): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-09-24 — County locks in 7.5 millage rate and $176 million budget for next year](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/meetings/06bb17f0-36d4-4185-9080-cede9b311c2f): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-09-22 — Planning Board backs three rezoning requests for industrial, residential, and RV park projects](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/meetings/485f6fab-63ca-4bae-8505-d9b5ea3d1b67): Planning Board
- [2026-09-15 — Code enforcement magistrate sets compliance deadlines and fines for properties](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/meetings/8782c0d7-b98a-4e6b-9914-418a61ee52ab): Code Enforcement Magistrate Hearing
- [2026-09-10 — County Commissioners give green light to mental health bridge program and approve budget amendments](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/meetings/a598f61e-84c6-42fe-bc78-09c5e215b403): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-09-09 — Tourist Development Council awards $134,000 in event grants](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/meetings/e1a5f652-a110-4fe6-b9b5-74fe5a678941): Tourist Development Council
- [2026-09-04 — Lake County Coalition Hears Progress on Muck Removal and EAA Reservoir Ahead of 2029 Goal](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/meetings/1ef78062-bad2-4934-98ab-8935ab1fa144): Lake County Coalition
- [2026-08-24 — Code Enforcement Magistrate Affirms Dangerous Dog Determination for Chance](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/meetings/10abebae-acad-414a-98b9-7955cd3d8663): Code Enforcement Magistrate Hearing
- [2026-08-20 — Okeechobee County OKs Higher Flood Elevation Rules and Special Exception Zoning Changes](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/meetings/91268e80-47e2-44e5-9f89-0f1053cb84a1): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-08-19 — TDC approves $4K for airboat show, funds several local festival and event grants](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/meetings/c08bef92-32fb-4202-857b-c16d83082274): Tourist Development Council
- [2026-08-18 — Okeechobee County magistrate sets compliance deadlines and fines for property code violations](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/meetings/c9cd2c53-b61e-4e08-bd88-722944dedd99): Code Enforcement Magistrate Hearing
- [2026-08-13 — Commissioners Deny Right-of-Way Abandonment and Approve Grant and Library Updates](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/meetings/3a598602-ac0a-48d4-bef4-5d0f849659f7): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-07-28 — Planning board recommends denial of D.R. Horton model home and limits on special exceptions](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/meetings/78a933b6-27eb-4947-b935-58477b020f30): Planning Board Meeting
- [2026-07-23 — Okeechobee Commissioners push back on Tyler Tech software and prep property tax pushback](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/meetings/64b7ebd8-2ae0-4e7c-b016-6b72bdb0183f): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-07-10 — Okeechobee County wraps up budget talks, leaning toward a slight millage rate cut to 7.5](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/meetings/afc4c70d-edf3-46be-9be4-019fbe340ac6): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-07-09 — County OKs Engineering Deals and Surplus Sales, Prepares for Tourism Push](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/meetings/a849f90e-f206-4274-ac86-054761432598): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-07-08 — Okeechobee County reviews departments and capital budgets for upcoming fiscal year](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/meetings/593ce0de-2a50-4f34-9fb5-63a1b1296156): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-07-07 — Okeechobee County reviews $33M sheriff's budget and constitutional offices amid tax reform debate](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/meetings/8403841f-f747-48ff-960b-a7d7a146390e): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-07-06 — Okeechobee County commissioners clash over proposed 4.35% property value increase and millage rates](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/meetings/928a722b-0eb5-4f83-a868-5a64be6be181): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-06-23 — Planning Board Recommends Denying Rezoning for 33-Unit Triplex Project After Neighbors Object](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/meetings/e3f22b0f-91ba-45d3-a88b-0fb0c7f36113): Okeechobee Planning Board
- [2026-06-18 — Okeechobee commissioners deny industrial park plat and discuss looming budget challenges](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/meetings/3194adc9-b8ef-4562-a101-e5b47a130959): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-06-16 — Okeechobee County magistrate sets deadlines and fines for code violations](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/meetings/439a6aab-69ba-4db7-846d-3bab5347a6be): Code Enforcement Magistrate Hearing
- [2026-06-10 — Okeechobee Public Safety Council approves past minutes and reviews mental health court, jail updates, and agency reports](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/meetings/b4c4b8c7-1e84-42c5-8311-a34c1550aca9): Public Safety Coordinating Council
- [2026-06-05 — Lake County Coalition Hears Progress on Lake Okeechobee Muck Removal and Water Projects](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/meetings/5e44a16f-e3ff-47c3-83be-59eb8f4f4bd1): Lake County Coalition Meeting
- [2026-05-28 — Okeechobee County boosts infrastructure with new maintenance and 911 grants, plus a management restructure](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/meetings/98d97346-6d6a-4830-8feb-8ce2333241e7): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-05-26 — Go-kart track gets turned down, but heavy commercial rezoning moves forward](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/meetings/03ebd0bf-8f0f-469a-af5d-6204404c3541): Planning and Zone Meeting
- [2026-05-19 — Code enforcement magistrate grants extensions and reduces fines in county hearing](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/meetings/df28f777-826d-4e17-822d-cc1aeb6dba15): Code Enforcement Magistrate Hearing
- [2026-05-14 — County cuts ties with longtime auditor, approves July 4 fireworks fee waiver, and updates growth rules](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/meetings/fc1f3a85-3d2e-4d9d-b301-2df602489d40): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-04-23 — Okeechobee County commissioners back off data center zoning plans after heavy public pushback](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/meetings/152c5378-dd04-4cf0-a56c-f1615226b4f2): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-04-21 — Okeechobee code magistrate reviews numerous unpermitted work and property cleanup cases](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/meetings/f0051e52-af0e-458d-9e0a-3f0a9a053fae): Code Enforcement Magistrate Hearing
- [2026-04-09 — Okeechobee County commissioners hear concerns over proposed AI data center and update rules on fire fees and engineering](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/meetings/2813c950-6c8c-4693-b909-ee14eaadebfb): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-04-08 — Tourist Development Council approves $1,500 grant and $9,750 ad invoice](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/meetings/74b0258c-67a0-488c-a2b3-c67c4ff7d3a1): Tourist Development Council Meeting
- [2026-03-26 — Okeechobee County commissioners name Jessica Becerra as new county administrator](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/meetings/07fa25d3-598d-46df-9877-fc07c9fe27bf): Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting (03/26/2026)
- [2026-03-24 — County OKs Bond Plumbing supply warehouse and two major rezoning requests](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/meetings/269dc1b0-5808-4fe7-bae1-45d4fdbbe70b): Planning and Zone Meeting
- [2026-03-17 — Code enforcement magistrate grants extensions for property owners to clean up violations](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/meetings/f64bb3e1-306a-42ed-bf98-c9e42f292057): Code Enforcement Magistrate Hearing
- [2026-03-12 — Okeechobee County OKs $326k early debt payoff, clearing fire and EMS loans to save $26k](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/meetings/fc6ec62f-283f-4877-9679-9431f79d4d74): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-02-26 — County joins lawsuit against state over SB 180 and local home rule](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/meetings/083f5344-3c5e-4b9f-a23d-eb98f8587a40): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-02-17 — Okeechobee County magistrate tackles unpermitted work, code violations, and fine reductions](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/meetings/0fde4968-42e7-415a-8401-70f28181a44a): Code Enforcement Magistrate Hearing
- [2026-02-12 — Okeechobee County OKs Impact Fees and Appoints New Public Safety Director](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/meetings/c42f5bdd-2bf7-4580-a210-edf11311c186): Board of County Commissioners
- [2026-02-06 — Lake Coalition Backs Okeechobee Permit Push and Hears State Nutrient Plans](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/meetings/cada1633-23e4-40fc-9b20-49fa9296db1a): Lake County Coalition Meeting
- [2026-01-29 — County OKs jail savings plan, welcomes cattle drive, and plans burn ban](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/meetings/b2fe5685-c2cf-4b5e-b7b1-2db3a7179a1b): Board of County Commissioners


## Civic issues (50)

- [Property Maintenance and Code Compliance](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/issues/property-maintenance-and-code-compliance): public-safety · priority: high
- [Tourist Development Tax Revenue & Grant Funding](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/issues/tourist-development-tax-revenue-grant-funding): business-jobs · priority: high
- [Fiscal Year 2027 County Budget and Departmental Appropriations](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/issues/fiscal-year-2027-county-budget-and-departmental-appropriations): taxes-budget · priority: critical
- [Floodplain Management and Building Elevation Requirements](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/issues/floodplain-management-and-building-elevation-requirements): zoning · priority: high
- [Fine Reduction Requests](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/issues/fine-reduction-requests): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [County Jail Compliance and Facility Standards](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/issues/county-jail-compliance-and-facility-standards): public-safety · priority: critical
- [Reentry Support Services and Client Objectives](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/issues/reentry-support-services-and-client-objectives): public-safety · priority: high
- [Lake Okeechobee Water Levels and Muck Removal](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/issues/lake-okeechobee-water-levels-and-muck-removal): environment · priority: critical
- [DB Fortune Investments RV Park Rezoning (8355 US Highway 441 SE)](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/issues/land-use-code-amendment): development · priority: high
- [Stormwater Master Plan and Drainage Grant Applications](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/issues/stormwater-master-plan-and-drainage-grant-applications): water-utilities · priority: high
- [Traffic Safety and FDOT Signalization](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/issues/traffic-safety-and-fdot-signalization): roads · priority: critical
- [Special Exception Review Thresholds (10 Acres)](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/issues/special-exception-review-thresholds): zoning · priority: high
- [State Road 70 and Berman Road Intersection Safety](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/issues/state-road-70-and-berman-road-intersection-safety): roads · priority: critical
- [Lower Kissimmee Basin Stormwater Treatment Area project](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/issues/lower-kissimmee-basin-stormwater-treatment-area-project): environment · priority: medium
- [Darrell Enfinger Sports Complex US 441 Access Road Project](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/issues/darrell-enfinger-sports-complex-us-441-access-road-project): roads · priority: medium
- [Model Home Commercial Activity and Traffic Safety on State Road 70](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/issues/model-home-commercial-activity-and-traffic-safety-on-state-road-70): development · priority: high
- [Oak Chilby West Industrial Park Preliminary Plat & Highway 70 Access](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/issues/oak-chilby-west-industrial-park-preliminary-plat-highway-70-access): development · priority: high
- [Youth Soccer Field Fee Waiver](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/issues/youth-soccer-field-fee-waiver): parks-rec · priority: low
- [2027 legislative priorities and appropriations requests](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/issues/2027-legislative-priorities-and-appropriations-requests): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [November 1 flood emergency and recovery](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/issues/november-1-flood-emergency-and-recovery): public-safety · priority: critical
- [Roadway resurfacing priorities for FY 2026-2027](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/issues/roadway-resurfacing-priorities-for-fy-2026-2027): roads · priority: high
- [2027 Bassmaster Elite Series host agreement](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/issues/2027-bassmaster-elite-series-host-agreement): business-jobs · priority: medium
- [Senior Services and Food Insecurity Challenges](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/issues/senior-services-and-food-insecurity-challenges): public-safety · priority: critical
- [Affordable housing and manufactured housing help](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/issues/affordable-housing-and-manufactured-housing-help): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Peace River Resiliency and Trail Master Planning](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/issues/peace-river-resiliency-and-trail-master-planning): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [US 441 and SR 70 traffic signals](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/issues/us-441-and-sr-70-traffic-signals): roads · priority: high
- [Mosquito Control Operations & Spraying Mileage](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/issues/mosquito-control-operations-spraying-mileage): public-safety · priority: high
- [Wolff Farms Subdivision Pre-Application Review](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/issues/wolff-farms-subdivision-pre-application-review): development · priority: high
- [Downtown pedestrian wayfinding](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/issues/downtown-pedestrian-wayfinding): business-jobs · priority: low
- [Electric Go-Kart Track Proposed in Agricultural Area](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/issues/electric-go-kart-track-proposed-in-agricultural-area): zoning · priority: high
- [Property Tax Appeal Procedures and Filing Fees](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/issues/property-tax-appeal-procedures-and-filing-fees): taxes-budget · priority: critical
- [Regional Public Transit Funding Challenges](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/issues/regional-public-transit-funding-challenges): roads · priority: high
- [Vehicle sales lot special exception on US Highway 441 N](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/issues/vehicle-sales-lot-special-exception-on-us-highway-441-n): zoning · priority: medium
- [Oak Park Right-of-Way Abandonment Petition](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/issues/oak-park-right-of-way-abandonment-petition): zoning · priority: high
- [Regional Wastewater and Septic-to-Sewer Conversions](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/issues/regional-wastewater-and-septic-to-sewer-conversions): water-utilities · priority: high
- [public hearing notice](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/issues/public-hearing-notice): general · priority: high
- [Dangerous Dog Classification and Public Safety](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/issues/dangerous-dog-classification-and-public-safety): public-safety · priority: high
- [EAA A-2 Reservoir Construction Progress](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/issues/eaa-a-2-reservoir-construction-progress): development · priority: critical
- [Property Tax Reform and Constitutional Amendment Impacts](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/issues/property-tax-reform-and-constitutional-amendment-impacts): taxes-budget · priority: critical
- [County Cemetery Rules and Fee Updates](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/issues/county-cemetery-rules-and-fee-updates): parks-rec · priority: high
- [Northwest 144th Trail (Lofton Road) Improvements](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/issues/northwest-144th-trail-improvements): roads · priority: high
- [FY 2025-2026 Budget Amendment and Fund Balance Adjustment](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/issues/fy-2025-2026-budget-amendment-and-fund-balance-adjustment): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Lennar Residential Subdivision Rezoning (1590 SW 28th Street)](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/issues/lennar-residential): development · priority: critical
- [Zoning Change for Truck Repair Business](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/issues/zoning-change-for-truck-repair-business): zoning · priority: medium
- [Emergency Operations Center HVAC and IT Infrastructure Repair](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/issues/emergency-operations-center-hvac-and-it-infrastructure-repair): public-safety · priority: critical
- [emergency preparedness](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/issues/emergency-preparedness): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Tyler Technologies Software Replacement](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/issues/tyler-technologies-software-replacement): development · priority: high
- [Proposed Special Technology Opportunity Center Comprehensive Plan Amendment](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/issues/proposed-special-technology-opportunity-center-comprehensive-plan): zoning · priority: critical
- [County Administrative Reorganization](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/issues/county-administrative-reorganization): taxes-budget · priority: critical
- [Short-Term Vacation Rental Regulations](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/issues/short-term-vacation-rental-regulations): zoning · priority: high


## Development applications (35)

- [Petition S-2609-0075 — Vehicle Sales Lot](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/development/petition-vehicle-sales-lot): conditional-use · conditions-required
- [Xtreme Bass Series - Copper State Tackle Limited Team Open Qualifier](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/development/xtreme-bass-series-copper-state-tackle-limited-team-open-qualifier): other · approved
- [Be A Man Buy Land rezone (Petition R-2607-0063)](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/development/be-a-man-buy-land): rezone · approved
- [DB Fortune Investments RV Park](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/development/db-fortune-investments-rv-park): rezone · approved
- [DB Fortune RV resort (Petition R-2607-0064)](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/development/db-fortune-rv-resort): rezone · approved
- [Be A Man Buy Land Storage Rezoning](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/development/be-a-man-buy-land-storage): rezone · approved
- [Wolff Farms / Lennar Homes Subdivision](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/development/wolff-farms-lennar-homes): rezone · approved
- [Lennar Subdivision at SW 28th Street](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/development/lennar-subdivision-at-sw-28th-street): rezone · under-review
- [D.R. Horton Model Home Temporary Use Permit](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/development/dr-horton-model-home-temporary): conditional-use · approved
- [D.R. Horton Model Home Center](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/development/dr-horton-model-home-center): other · approved
- [Oak Park Right-of-Way Abandonment (Petition B-2026-0037)](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/development/oak-park-right-of-way-abandonment): other · denied
- [Okeechobee Little Farms Right-of-Way Abandonment (Petition B-2026-0038)](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/development/okeechobee-little-farms-right-of-way-abandonment): other · approved
- [Nefertari Ranch Zoning Change](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/development/nefertari-ranch): rezone · withdrawn
- [Messina Zoning Change](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/development/messina-zoning-change): rezone · approved
- [Sunny Coast Equipment Rentals and Sales](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/development/sunny-coast-equipment-rentals-and-sales): conditional-use · approved
- [Truck Repair Shop (110th Street)](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/development/truck-repair-shop): rezone · under-review
- [Farrell Paintball Course](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/development/farrell-paintball-course): conditional-use · approved
- [Neferturi Ranch Multifamily Development](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/development/neferturi-ranch-multifamily-development): rezone · under-review
- [Okeechobee West Industrial Park Preliminary Plat](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/development/okeechobee-west-industrial-park): subdivision · denied
- [Tomsun Associates Zoning Change](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/development/tomsun-associates): rezone · approved
- [Kathy Carr Unsafe Structure Demolition](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/development/kathy-carr-unsafe-structure-demolition): other · conditions-required
- [Sunny Days Karting](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/development/sunny-days-karting): conditional-use · denied
- [Merchant Construction Rezoning](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/development/merchant-construction): rezone · approved
- [Lancaster Rezoning](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/development/lancaster-rezoning): rezone · approved
- [Okeechobee Trace (Petition L-2025-0002)](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/development/okeechobee-trace): rezone · approved
- [Zybeco Mini Warehouses](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/development/zybeco-mini-warehouses): conditional-use · approved
- [Kings Bay Commercial Rezoning](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/development/kings-bay-commercial): rezone · approved
- [Bond Plumbing Supply Warehouse](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/development/bond-plumbing-supply-warehouse): conditional-use · approved
- [Iron Eagle Parking Expansion](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/development/iron-eagle-parking-expansion): rezone · approved
- [Tyson Water Well and Plumbing Compliance](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/development/tyson-water-well-and-plumbing-compliance): other · pending
- [Palm Village Ranch Utility Easement Abandonment](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/development/palm-village-ranch-utility-easement-abandonment): other · approved
- [Okeechobee Trace 2026](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/development/okeechobee-trace-2026): rezone · tabled
- [Jocko Aviation Hangar Development (Lot 41)](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/development/jocko-aviation-hangar-development): other · approved
- [Douglas Park Restaurant Alcohol License](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/development/douglas-park-restaurant-alcohol-license): conditional-use · approved
- [Hales Zoning Change (Petition R-2025-0776)](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/development/hales-zoning-change): rezone · approved


## Community topics (50)

- [Proposed Special Technology Opportunity Center Comprehensive Plan Amendment](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/community/proposed-special-technology-opportunity-center-comprehensive-plan-amendment): water-utilities
- [Wolff Farms / Lennar Homes Subdivision](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/community/wolff-farms-lennar-homes-subdivision): zoning
- [Petition R-2605-0032 (Multifamily Rezoning)](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/community/petition-r-2605-0032-multifamily-rezoning): zoning
- [zoning](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/community/zoning): development
- [Electric Go-Kart Track Proposed in Agricultural Area](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/community/electric-go-kart-track-proposed-in-agricultural-area): zoning
- [Proposed AI Data Center Concerns](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/community/proposed-ai-data-center-concerns): zoning
- [Petition R-2607-0066, Change in Zoning](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/community/petition-r-2607-0066-change-in-zoning): development
- [Impact Fees](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/community/impact-fees): development
- [Ordinance 2026-0006 — hospitality expenditures](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/community/ordinance-2026-0006-hospitality-expenditures): taxes-budget
- [Lower Kissimmee Basin Stormwater Treatment Area](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/community/lower-kissimmee-basin-stormwater-treatment-area): environment
- [Dangerous Dog Classification](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/community/dangerous-dog-classification): public-safety
- [Flood recovery and drainage assistance](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/community/flood-recovery-and-drainage-assistance): public-safety
- [Road paving — SW 9th Street](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/community/road-paving-sw-9th-street): roads
- [Requests for Reduction](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/community/requests-for-reduction): taxes-budget
- [Lake Okeechobee Muck Removal and Nutrient Mitigation](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/community/lake-okeechobee-muck-removal-and-nutrient-mitigation): development
- [Comprehensive Plan Amendments](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/community/comprehensive-plan-amendments): zoning
- [(2) PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/community/2-proclamation-national-suicide-prevention-awareness-month): public-safety
- [Be A Man Buy Land Rezone](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/community/be-a-man-buy-land-rezone): zoning
- [DB Fortune Investments RV Park](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/community/db-fortune-investments-rv-park): development
- [Petition R-2607-0064, Change in Zoning](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/community/petition-r-2607-0064-change-in-zoning): development
- [Host Funding Grant Allocations](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/community/host-funding-grant-allocations): public-safety
- [(2) PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH (SEPTEMBER 2026)](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/community/2-proclamation-national-suicide-prevention-awareness-month-september-2026): public-safety
- [Special Exception S-2609-0075](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/community/special-exception-s-2609-0075): zoning
- [business-jobs](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/community/business-jobs): business-jobs
- [County Cemetery Rules and Fee Updates](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/community/county-cemetery-rules-and-fee-updates): zoning
- [Water Well and Plumbing Permitting](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/community/water-well-and-plumbing-permitting): zoning
- [Florida High School Rodeo](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/community/florida-high-school-rodeo): parks-rec
- [Kings Bay Commercial Rezoning](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/community/kings-bay-commercial-rezoning): zoning
- [Lake Okeechobee Water Levels and Wildlife](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/community/lake-okeechobee-water-levels-and-wildlife): environment
- [PROCLAMATION - U.S. CONSTITUTION WEEK (SEPTEMBER 17-23, 2026)](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/community/proclamation-us-constitution-week-september-17-23-2026): parks-rec
- [FY 2026/2027 TDC Budget & Tax Collections](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/community/fy-20262027-tdc-budget-tax-collections): business-jobs
- [Kathy Carr Unsafe Structure Demolition](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/community/kathy-carr-unsafe-structure-demolition): public-safety
- [Lake Conditions and Airboat Access](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/community/lake-conditions-and-airboat-access): environment
- [Muck Removal and Restoration Projects](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/community/muck-removal-and-restoration-projects): environment
- [26/27 Choby Bulls Host Funding Application](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/community/2627-choby-bulls-host-funding-application): business-jobs
- [Southern Storage and Water Management](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/community/southern-storage-and-water-management): environment
- [LOSUM and Northern Everglades Protection](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/community/losum-and-northern-everglades-protection): environment
- [Everglades Storage and Connectivity](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/community/everglades-storage-and-connectivity): environment
- [Petition R-2607-0063, Change in Zoning](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/community/petition-r-2607-0063-change-in-zoning): zoning
- [CITIZEN REQUEST - JEFF WARD - FEE WAIVER REQUEST FOR TNT AIRBOAT CONSERVATION CLUB](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/community/citizen-request-jeff-ward-fee-waiver-request-for-tnt-airboat-conservation-club): parks-rec
- [PROCLAMATION - U.S. CONSTITUTION WEEK](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/community/proclamation-us-constitution-week): parks-rec
- [EAA Reservoir Acceleration and Regional Storage](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/community/eaa-reservoir-acceleration-and-regional-storage): environment
- [Code Enforcement Compliance](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/community/code-enforcement-compliance): public-safety
- [Fine Reduction](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/community/fine-reduction): zoning
- [REQUEST FOR LIEN REDUCTION AND RELEASE OF LIEN - JESSICA SHOREY, CHL HOLDINGS INC, NEW OWNER CASE - CE2302-0024](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/community/request-for-lien-reduction-and-release-of-lien-jessica-shorey-chl-holdings-inc-n): zoning
- [Park Pier Maintenance and Sanitization](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/community/park-pier-maintenance-and-sanitization): parks-rec
- [Lake Okeechobee Restoration and Spraying](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/community/lake-okeechobee-restoration-and-spraying): environment
- [Smithsonian Museum on Main Street Exhibit](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/community/smithsonian-museum-on-main-street-exhibit): parks-rec
- [Legal Aid Trust Fund](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/community/legal-aid-trust-fund): budget
- [Petition S-2604-0023 (Paintball Course)](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/community/petition-s-2604-0023-paintball-course): development


## Officials (37)

- [David Hazellief](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/officials/david-hazellief): Chairman/Commissioner, District 1
- [Frank DeCarlo](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/officials/frank-decarlo): Commissioner, District 2
- [Bradley Goodbread](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/officials/bradley-goodbread): Commissioner, District 3 (2nd Vice Chair)
- [Terry Burroughs](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/officials/terry-burroughs): Commissioner, District 4 (1st Vice Chair)
- [Michael Sumner](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/officials/michael-sumner): Commissioner, District 5
- [Mary Hayes](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/officials/mary-hayes): Council Member (Tourism industry, subject to tax) — Tourist Development Council
- [Joe Papasso](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/officials/joe-papasso): Board Member (Specialty Contractor) — Construction Industry Licensing Board
- [Steve Schoonmaker](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/officials/steve-schoonmaker): Board Member (Electrical Contractor) — Construction Industry Licensing Board
- [Joey Hoover](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/officials/joey-hoover): Chairman — Planning Board/Board of Adjustments and Appeals
- [Leroy Wise](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/officials/leroy-wise): Board Member (Plumbing Contractor) — Construction Industry Licensing Board
- [Margaret G. Helton](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/officials/margaret-g-helton): Council Member (Tourism industry, not subject to tax) — Tourist Development Council
- [Charles Murphy](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/officials/charles-murphy): Board Member — Planning Board/Board of Adjustments and Appeals
- [Tyler Pugh](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/officials/tyler-pugh): Board Member — Planning Board/Board of Adjustments and Appeals
- [Christy Howard](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/officials/christy-howard): Board Member — Planning Board/Board of Adjustments and Appeals
- [Carol Sikorski](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/officials/carol-sikorski): Board Member — Planning Board/Board of Adjustments and Appeals
- [Tony Stark](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/officials/tony-stark): Board Member (Building Contractor) — Construction Industry Licensing Board
- [Jerri Lynn Hill](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/officials/jerri-lynn-hill): Council Member (Tourism industry, not subject to tax) — Tourist Development Council
- [Nicole Pena](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/officials/nicole-pena): Council Member — Tourist Development Council
- [Anita Nunez](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/officials/anita-nunez): School Board Citizen Member — Value Adjustment Board
- [Mary DiGirolamo](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/officials/mary-digirolamo): Board Member (Home Inspector) — Construction Industry Licensing Board
- [Bob Jarriel](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/officials/bob-jarriel): Council Member (City Elected Official) — Tourist Development Council
- [Dave Desai](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/officials/dave-desai): Council Member (Tourism industry, subject to tax) — Tourist Development Council
- [Melisa Jahner](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/officials/melisa-jahner): School Board Member — Value Adjustment Board
- [Kristina Cabral](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/officials/kristina-cabral): County Citizen Member — Value Adjustment Board
- [Lynn Murray](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/officials/lynn-murray): Board Member — Planning Board/Board of Adjustments and Appeals
- [Winston Ward](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/officials/winston-ward): Alternate Member — Planning Board/Board of Adjustments and Appeals
- [Melinda Wherrell](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/officials/melinda-wherrell): Board Member — Planning Board/Board of Adjustments and Appeals
- [Rebecca Marsocci](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/officials/rebecca-marsocci): Council Member (Tourism industry, not subject to tax) — Tourist Development Council
- [Osiel Luviano](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/officials/osiel-luviano): Board Member (Roofing Contractor) — Construction Industry Licensing Board
- [Monica Clark](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/officials/monica-clark): Council Member (City Elected Official) — Tourist Development Council
- [Tracy Rowland](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/officials/tracy-rowland): Assistant to the County Administrator — County Administration
- [Gemma Torcivia](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/officials/gemma-torcivia): County Attorney — County Attorney
- [Zackery Good](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/officials/zackery-good): County Attorney (contracted co-counsel) — County Attorney
- [Jessica Bezares](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/officials/jessica-bezares): County Administrator — County Administration
- [William D. Royce](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/officials/william-d-royce): Community Development Director — Community Development
- [Jerald D. Bryant](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/officials/jerald-d-bryant): Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller — Clerk of the Circuit Court
- [Thomas Hudek](https://floridarecord.org/okeechobeecounty/officials/thomas-hudek): Clerk to the Board — Clerk of the Circuit Court