J.D. and Michael bring back Marcos to talk about the upcoming Independence Day Celebration hosted by the Okeechobee Fraternal Order of Police. There will be great new games for everyone to sign up for and tasty food available. For everyone's safety, we will be following CDC Guidelines regarding facemasks and general health precautions. The amazing fireworks display will be choreographed by Zambelli Fireworks International. Our presenting sponsor is again Florida Public Utilities Company.  Gates to the Ag Center will open at 5:00 PM. The games will start at 6:00 PM. And the fireworks will start at approximately 9 PM, based on weather and light conditions.  We currently anticipate both the SR-70 and SR-710 entrances to be open. Parking will be on a first-come, first-serve basis and holding spaces in order to occupy large areas will not be permitted, again for safety reasons. If you want to park near a certain group of friends, we recommend "convoying" to the facility as we will also be discouraging travel around the facility once parked. These rules are for your safety and enjoyment, as well as all those around you.  If you are a business or individual that would like to participate with a booth, please message us. There is NO COST but you must provide a FUN, FREE GAME for the kids (and adult kids 😎 ) to play. The only thing that may be given away for free is bottled water, candy, or healthy pre-packaged snacks. Sales of any kind are not permitted without written permission from J.D. Mixon or Michael Hazellief.  Thanks again to Florida Public Utilities Company. Natural Gas Delivers Big Benefits and Rebates for Businesses of All Sizes. Start Saving at http://NaturalGasDoesMore.com/Biz

Michael and J.D. sit down with Okeechobee County Sheriff Noel Stephen to discuss his law enforcement career, the construction of the new jail in Okeechobee County, and, most importantly, the fact that there's no "s" at the end of his last name! 😆  If you thought this was about putting people in jail, you will quickly learn that is not the goal.

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J.D. and Michael sit down with Denise Whitehead, Community Services Director for Okeechobee County. She tells us about just a few of the MANY projects she is currently working on, including a splash pad for the children of Okeechobee. According to Michael though, J.D. will probably be there more than anyone. 

Join us for a special cross-cast between "Get Local" & "Mixed Up with Mixons." Michael and Magnolia ask Santa and the Grinch a few questions about what keeps them busy all year and where you will be able to find them over the next couple of weeks. Apparently, J.D. is scared of Santa and didn't show up for the interview. We will see if we let him come back. haha.

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In this episode, watch J.D. struggle with his dependency issues with Michael as he sits down with Angie Griffin, owner of Stafford's Salon and President of Okeechobee Main Street, to discuss the 2020 Christmas Holiday Festival & Lighted Parade, Cattle Drive Sculpture, and so much more.

In Part 3 of our interview with Marcos Montes De Oca of the City of Okeechobee, we dig in to everything from the proposed WaWa, Burger King getting a facelift, RaceTrack gas station getting a new home, updates to Centennial Park, and a lot more. Marcos wants to be remembered as the "Administrator that got things built."  

This is Part 3 of a three-Part series featuring Administrator Montes De Oca.

Curious about the construction between Okeechobee City Hall and the City Police Department? Heard anything about FREE WiFi in Flagler Park? Join J.D. and Michael for a conversation with City of Okeechobee Administrator Marcos Yvo Montes De Oca as we discuss these exciting items and more.

This is Part 2 of a three-Part series featuring Administrator Montes De Oca.

You may have noticed some construction at the intersection of US Highway 441 N and 9th Street in Okeechobee, FL but don't know what's going on. Join J.D. and Michael for a conversation with City of Okeechobee Administrator Marcos Yvo Montes De Oca as we discuss the installation of this new stop light. We dive into the when and why of the construction to help you better understand the plan. 

This is Part 1 of a three Part series featuring Administrator Montes De Oca.

"Get Local" is going to try to answer some of your "When will...", "Why are they...", and "What's up with..." questions about stuff going on around Okeechobee, FL. Whether it's a new construction project, an activity for families, or some time with elected officials, we will get you the information you are interested and do it in a fun, laid back way. 

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