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Adults involved in brawl with teens sentenced to two days in county jail
Monique Tolliver and Jeffrey Lane were sentenced in February to two days in county jail after they entered no-contest pleas to battery. more
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Update on LEO involved crashes
On Feb. 23, 2026, the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office experienced a serious line of duty incident involving Deputy Sheriff Austin Rhodes. more
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Two deputies were involved in car crashes yesterday; one transported to hospital
There were two officer-involved car accidents on Monday, Feb. 23. more
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South Florida Festival season in full swing
Festival season is well underway in South Florida, with each weekend interesting things to see and do. more
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Apache dancers share blessings at Brighton Seminole Field Day
BRIGHTON – When is an Apache War Dance a blessing? more
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Brighton Seminole Field Day Festival continues Sunday
BRIGHTON -- The Brighton Field Day Festival continues Sunday ... more
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Tax season fraud alert
Tax season brings refunds for many families, but it also brings an increase in scam activity... We are seeing a rise in … more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Thousand of acres of the Williamson Cattle Company ranch are protected from development thanks to conservation easements. [Courtesy photo]
Sonny Williamson was a steward of the land
OKEECHOBEE -- Frank “Sonny” Williamson Jr., 96, died peacefully at his home on Williamson Cattle Company Ranch on Feb. 18. more
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There will be no sleeping in the parks
After an anonymous call regarding a man lying on the ground in one of the Flagler Parks, an Okeechobee City Police Officer was dispatched to check on the man’s welfare. more
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Burn bans are in effect in areas shown in solid red. Counties with red stripes have year round restrictions on open burning. [Art courtesy Florida Forest Service]
Drought increases danger of wildfires
Drought coupled with vegetation killed by the late January freeze has left much of Florida primed for wildfires. more
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Two arrested by narcotics task force
On February 14, 2026, the Okeechobee Narcotics Task Force, along with other members of the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office, concluded a narcotics investigation... more
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Property tax changes could mean reduction in county services
Legislation under consideration by the Florida Legislature could impact the county’s ability to fund local services. more
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Okeechobee is grateful for our school resource officers.
Okeechobee school resource officers are more than just a uniform
Sunday, Feb. 15 was school resource officer day. more
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Wildfire burns thousands of acres inside Herbert Hoover Dike
BUCKHEAD RIDGE – Smoke billows into the sky as thousands of acres of dry vegetation are consumed by fire. more
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Drunk stranger wanders into couple's apartment
An Okeechobee couple called 911 last week to report a complete stranger walked into their home and was lying on their steps and spitting on himself. more
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Fisherman accused of pulling weapon on boaters
After he was accused of brandishing a gun at fishermen, a former law enforcement officer was arrested. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Fire Chief and Public Safety Officer Earl Wooten was honored at the Feb. 12 meeting of the Okeechobee County Commission. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Fire chief honored for 26 years of service
Fire Chief and Public Safety Director Earl Wooten was honored at the Jan. 12 meeting of the Okeechobee County... more
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Three arrested on drug charges during a traffic stop
Three individuals were arrested recently after the vehicle they were in was stopped for allegedly driving 7mph over the speed limit. more
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Man charged with DUI after allegedly registering 0.410 on breath test
An Okeechobee man was arrested after allegedly causing a three-vehicle crash last week. more
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Tallahassee woman allegedly hits cop car head on
A Tallahassee woman was charged with DUI after allegedly causing a head-on collision with a Port St. Lucie police car on State Road 70 East last week. more
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