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After she served her time in jail, an Okeechobee woman was shocked to find her friend had locked her out of her own home and kidnapped her dog.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/4/26 |
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Congratulations to all seven of Okeechobee Special Olympics bowlers. They all finished in the top three. Theresa & Raeleigh came home with gold medals; Joey, Darrious & Kayden …
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8/3/26
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An Okeechobee man was arrested last week after he allegedly committed battery on a law enforcement officer.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/3/26 |
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Neighbors helping neighbors is what Okeechobee Together is all about.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/2/26 |
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Christopher Fox, locally known as the singer/songwriter of the song “Okeechobee,” was arrested...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/31/26 |
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The Freedom Tour is an 18-wheeler traveling museum touring Florida to celebrate America's 250th anniversary ...
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Photos by Katrina Elsken
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7/30/26
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The Okeechobee City council held a special meeting on July 29 to approve a maximum millage rate for the 2026/27 fiscal year.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/30/26 |
![Our Village campers will walk into school in style..OKEECHOBEE –– Our Villages sends a huge thank you to Children’s Services Council of Okeechobee for making it possible for their campers to pick out brand-new shoes for the upcoming school year. Our Village is also grateful to the amazing staff at Shoe Department for their support while helping campers find the perfect pair. The students can step into the new school year with confidence. [Photo courtesy Our Village]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260728-141808-5be-Our%20Village%20shoes%20feat.jpg)
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Our Village sends a huge thank you to Children’s Services Council of Okeechobee for making it possible for their campers to pick out brand-new shoes ...
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7/28/26
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![The Sea & Shoreline pipe will cross Route 2 of the Lake Okeechobee Waterway south of Port Mayaca. [Art courtesy Sea & Shoreline]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260728-111131-58f-sea%20and%20shoreline%20map%20jpg.jpg)
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) closed a portion of Route 2 of the Lake Okeechobee Waterway July 27-31 for the installation of a pipeline...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/28/26 |
![OKEECHOBEE -- The swimming pool at the Darrell Enfinger Sports Complex has been refilled, but the reopening date has not been announced. On July 27, pool staff members were vacuuming the pool bottom. After the water is clear and the chemicals balanced, the county must wait on approval from the Health Department to reopen the swimming pool to the public. [Photo by Lake Okeechobee News]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260727-135747-50f-pool%20has%20water.jpg)
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The public swimming pool has been refilled, but must be inspected by the health department before it can reopen …
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7/27/26
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Recently, deputies were dispatched to a local motel after a woman called 911 to report her friend was tied up and being assaulted in one of the motel rooms.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/27/26 |
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While many donate to non-profits as a way to give back to their communities, there are some who think nothing of stealing from an organization devoted to helping others.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/27/26 |
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During the July 21 city council meeting, Finance Director Taylor Connell presented some surprising statistics to the council concerning millage rates.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/24/26 |
![OKEECHOBEE -- Michael Barrere and Al Cole from City Electric Supply Okeechobee stopped by Big Lake Missions Outreach to donate boxes and bags of food to support the community. [Photo courtesy City Electric Supply]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260724-120611-e50-CES%20gives%20back%201%20FEAT.jpg)
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City Electric Supply in Okeechobee opened its doors in 1995…
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By Michael Blevins
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7/24/26
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A 30-year-old woman was arrested recently after allegedly punching a 70-year-old woman in the face.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/22/26 |
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After allegedly leading deputies on a chase through the woods, a stunt-driving...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/22/26 |
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Multiple law enforcement officers were dispatched to the wooded area around the cemetery...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/20/26 |
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Recently, Deputy Devon Satallante took a complaint from a man claiming he was being falsely accused of harassing a woman.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/20/26 |
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After a hit-and-run, the driver of the vehicle allegedly hopped out and took off running through the woods.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/20/26 |
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OKEECHOBEE — An Okeechobee man recently reported his Social Security number was being used by a stranger in Ohio.
According to the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, the man …
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/20/26 |