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DOH-Okeechobee Office Closes in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 14, 2026 1 min read
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January 14, 2026

Contact:
Jennifer Harris
Jennifer.Harris@flhealth.gov
772-785-5838

Okeechobee, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health office in Okeechobee County (DOH-Okeechobee) will close on Monday, January 19, 2026, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. DOH-Okeechobee reminds residents and visitors to celebrate safely over the holiday.

For medical emergencies that need immediate assistance, call 911.

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