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Driver charged after three-vehicle accident involving roll over
Recently released information gives probable cause for the arrest of an Okeechobee man in May. more
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Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers warn of fraudulent PayFLClerk Website
Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers (FCCC) has become aware of unauthorized and fraudulent activity involving the spoofing... more
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Florida Lottery warns against fake winnings and upfront fees
The Florida Lottery is warning players to be on high alert as reports of scam phone calls continue to rise. more
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Okeechobee Arrest Report
The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges... more
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Hollywood man charged with DUI after crash
A Hollywood man was arrested Saturday after reportedly driving his car off the road and into a pasture where it caught on fire. more
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Was she stealing, or was she borrowing?
When she was accused of stealing tires off a pickup truck, a woman allegedly claimed she had permission to borrow them but would put them back. more
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Man claims he was forced to drive drunk
After his vehicle landed in a ditch, the driver allegedly claimed he was forced to drive and just wanted to be free. more
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Demands for money are often a scam
It seems like scams involving government agencies are becoming more and more common.         more
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She isn't run off easily
Last week, Jo Mayfield set up her table on the steps of the Okeechobee County Tax Collector/Property Appraiser office asking passers by to sign a petition making the use of … more
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OCSO hosts Citizens Academy
OKEECHOBEE -- Registration is open for the inaugural Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office Citizens Academy. more
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Urinating out your front door is not illegal
A self-proclaimed “Hillbilly” shocked his neighbors last week when he opened his front door and urinated. more
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'Elderly' man reportedly shoots BB gun at fishermen
A peaceful fishing trip turned into the type of adventure seen in movies when shots were fired in the direction of an Okeechobee man’s boat. more
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OKEECHOBEE — On June 11, the Okeechobee County Fire Rescue visited the Migrant Summer Program along with Okeechobee County Schools Transportation Department, Okeechobee County CTE Program, and B&B Site Development. The students sharpened their skills by finding shapes, measuring distances, and calculating numbers for Engine 12 and its equipment.
OCFR visits Migrant summer program
On June 11, the Okeechobee County Fire Rescue visited the Migrant Summer Program... more
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Man reportedly calls his own doctor and makes threats
Earlier this week, a medical professional reported disturbing phone calls from a patient. more
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Man accused of dumping concrete down drains of rental house
An Okeechobee man was arrested after he allegedly dumped concrete down the pipes of a rental home. more
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Miami man arrested on turnpike
After a high-speed chase on the Florida Turnpike, the driver of a small white sedan was arrested and booked into the Okeechobee County Jail. more
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Woman claims mother and child kidnapped her
A Lantana woman was arrested last week after allegedly shoving an 80-year-old woman to the ground and falsely reporting her own kidnapping. more
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Okeechobee Arrest Report
The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges... more
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OCSO arrests man accused of multiple counts child porn possession
The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division received an Internet Crimes Against... more
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Woman seeks signatures on a petition to put the legalization of marijuana on the next ballot. She spends a few hours in front of the Okeechobee County Tax Collector's Office before being asked to leave.
Marijuana petition not allowed on tax collector's front steps
An unidentified woman setup camp outside the Okeechobee County Tax Collector’s office but was “politely” asked to leave. more
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