Sheriff candidate Steve Weikert has been accused of lying about his past, and his work records were requested from the Saint Lucie County …
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/26/24 |
A three-year-old child with autism was rescued after he was accidentally left in his car seat outside his own home.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/25/24 |
In separate incidents, two teens were brought to the emergency room this month with accidental gunshot wounds.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/25/24 |
Weeks before the new school year was set to begin, the Yearling Middle School Facebook page was hacked, forcing the school to create a new page.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/25/24 |
In the highly contested Okeechobee County sheriff’s race, rumors are flying, and accusations have been made involving each of the candidates.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/24/24 |
Hendry County Board of County Commissioners set the millage rate for TRIM notices during its July 23 meeting.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/24/24 |
After he was reportedly found lying in the middle of the road, an Okeechobee man was arrested and charged with possession of a weapon by a convicted felon.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/23/24 |
An Okeechobee man was charged with aggravated assault after reportedly chasing his brother with a machete.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/23/24 |
A Bradenton man was arrested last week after allegedly breaking into a Sysco truck and refusing to leave.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/23/24 |
The second qualifier of the Roland Martin Marine Center Series 2024 season presented by HUK ...
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7/23/24
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The second qualifier of the Roland Martin Marine Center Series 2024 season presented by HUK ...
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7/23/24
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The City of Clewiston considered adjusting an ordinance relating to storage of travel trailers on private property at the July 15 commission meeting.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/23/24 |
Gulf Coast Humane Society came to America's Sweetest Shelter on July 22 and rescued more than 30 animals.
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7/22/24
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After multiple instances of vandalism to the helicopter in Veteran’s Park, the city council has agreed the helicopter will be raised on some type of pedestal.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/22/24 |
The City of Okeechobee Mayor has called a Special City Council Meeting to be held on Wednesday, July 24, …
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By Lane Gamiotea
Okeechobee City Clerk | 7/22/24 |
Algal bloom toxin levels in Lake Okeechobee dropped dramatically the third week of July …
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/22/24 |
On July 18, 2024, Dr. Saeed Kahn voluntarily dismissed a lawsuit filed against Okeechobee County Sheriff Noel Stephen...
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7/19/24
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Steve Weikert is one of three candidates for sheriff in Okeechobee.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/18/24 |
With nearly 40 years of experience with the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office, Noel Stephen believes he is in a unique position...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/18/24 |
Stressing his experience with management and with law enforcement, Jon Folbrecht believes he is the best choice for sheriff of Okeechobee County.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/18/24 |