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EDA awards over $1 million in grants for economic development projects in Highlands County in 2023

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $1,830,207 in grants for economic development projects in Highlands County, Florida.

By Okeechobee Times | Jan 20, 2025

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Glades County rise or fall in 2021?

Farms throughout cities in Glades County received $1.9 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

By Okeechobee Times | Mar 2, 2024

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Farm subsidies plummet in 2021 across cities in Hendry County

By Okeechobee Times | Mar 1, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Hendry County received $8 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Highlands County in 2021

By Okeechobee Times | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Highlands County received $10.1 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Palm Beach County in 2021

By Okeechobee Times | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Palm Beach County received $15.5 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Okeechobee County rise or fall in 2021?

By Okeechobee Times | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Okeechobee County received $16.8 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much did farmers in Okeechobee County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Okeechobee Times | Feb 26, 2024

Farms in Okeechobee County received $4,884,008 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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52 Glades County farmers received agricultural subsidies in 2021

By Okeechobee Times | Feb 25, 2024

Farms in Glades County received $345,142 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Hendry County receive in 2021?

By Okeechobee Times | Feb 24, 2024

Farms in Hendry County received $1,228,431 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Highlands County farmers in 2021 reached $4,302,542

By Okeechobee Times | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Highlands County received $4,302,542 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Palm Beach County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Okeechobee Times | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Palm Beach County received $5,977,339 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Hurricane Housing Recovery Program (HHRP) Assistance - Funding Availability

By Okeechobee Times Report | Mar 28, 2023

Hurricane Housing Recovery Program (HHRP) Assistance - Funding Availability

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West South Park Street Landscaping Project Ribbon Cutting

By Okeechobee Times reports | Mar 20, 2023

West South Park Street Landscaping Project Ribbon Cutting

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Tourist Development Council Advisory Board meeting

By Okeechobee Times reports | Mar 13, 2023

Tourist Development Council Advisory Board meeting

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Welcome Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida

By Press release submission | Mar 7, 2023

Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida

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Palm Beach County COVID-19 Update: 98.7% of infected residents alive as of Feb. 28

By Okeechobee Times | Mar 1, 2023

Palm Beach County has seen 477,750 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began.

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Florida U.S. Rep W. Gregory Steube: "I dont think Id be standing here today if it wasnt for such a quick response from Woodie. God put him..."

By Okeechobee Times | Feb 26, 2023

W. Gregory Steube has 67,524 Twitter followers as of Feb. 25.

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Florida U.S. Rep W. Gregory Steube: "I was glad to advocate to the EPA for a $105 million loan to help fund the project. Water quality on..."

By Okeechobee Times | Feb 25, 2023

W. Gregory Steube has 67,524 Twitter followers as of Feb. 24.

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Florida U.S. Rep W. Gregory Steube: "Biological males dont belong in womens sports or female locker rooms. We cannot allow the Biden Administration..."

By Okeechobee Times | Feb 25, 2023

W. Gregory Steube has 67,524 Twitter followers as of Feb. 24.

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Florida U.S. Rep W. Gregory Steube: "Great to see the Bee Ridge Water Reclamation Facility conversion is well under way. The project represents..."

By Okeechobee Times | Feb 25, 2023

W. Gregory Steube has 67,524 Twitter followers as of Feb. 24.