Okeechobee County, Florida Public Records

Okeechobee County is located in the state of Florida and is part of the Treasure Coast region. The county seat is Okeechobee.

The county was created in 1917 and is named for the Lake Okeechobee, which was itself named for Hitchiti words oki and chubi, meaning "big water".

The county government consists of a five-member Board of County Commissioners, elected from single-member districts. The Board is responsible for setting policy and enacting laws and regulations. The County Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the county.

The county is served by the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office, which is responsible for law enforcement, and the Okeechobee County Fire Rescue, which is responsible for fire protection and emergency medical services.

The county is also served by the Okeechobee County School District, which operates public schools in the county.

The county is home to several state parks, including the Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park, the Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail, and the Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park.

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