These columns list arrests and not convictions, unless otherwise stated. Anyone listed here who is later found not guilty or has had the charges against them dropped is welcome to inform this newspaper. The information will be confirmed and printed.
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A detective and an allegedly impaired man chose to gas up at the same station, and it did not end well for the "impaired" man.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/23/26 |
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges…
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6/22/26
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After allegedly claiming his mother was the devil and wanted to kill him, a young Okeechobee man was arrested and charged with false imprisonment and battery.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/22/26 |
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The South Florida Water Management District will be conducting a prescribed burn of up to 25 acres in Okeechobee County today, Thursday, June 18, 2026. The burn unit is just west of the Taylor Creek …
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6/18/26
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Six months after an investigation began, an Okeechobee man was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/17/26 |
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Deputies were dispatched to the 3100 block of Northwest Third Street on June 7, regarding a fight with possible firearms.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/17/26 |
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges…
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6/16/26
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One week after his previous complaint regarding loud music in front of his house, a Douglas Park resident called 911 again.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/15/26 |
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An Okeechobee man claims he was scammed by someone claiming to be with Margaritaville Cruise Line recently.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/15/26 |
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A 19-year-old Okeechobee man was arrested recently and charged with intentional child abuse, causing a child to become delinquent and false imprisonment.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/15/26 |
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An anonymous 911 caller told the dispatcher they saw a woman walk into her backyard and shoot a dog.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/15/26 |
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FLHSMV, and its division, the FHP, has launched its summer Arrive Alive public safety campaign, a two‑month statewide effort running ...
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By FLHSMV
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6/11/26
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An Okeechobee teen claims he was jumped and beaten after accidentally rear-ending another vehicle.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/11/26 |
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An Okeechobee man called law enforcement for help with constant noise in front of his property.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/9/26 |
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After he was accused of abusing a 72-year-old woman, an Okeechobee man was arrested and charged with battery on a person over the age of 65 and elderly abuse.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/9/26 |
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges…
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6/9/26
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On May 28, an Okeechobee man entered a no-contest plea and was sentenced to four years of probation after entering a no-contest plea to seven of the 17 charges ...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/8/26 |
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Despite being hit in the head with a beer can and then repeatedly punched, an Okeechobee woman declined to press charges.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/8/26 |
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Sheriff Osie “O.L.” Raulerson was inducted into the FDLE Florida Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame.
His recognition was accepted by …
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6/8/26
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Property owners arrived home to find strangers digging a trench across their property recently.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/5/26 |