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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Our good friend, Sgt. Sport Pickering, has called 10-7 for the last time as an active member of the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office.
As tradition stands, Sport was …
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By Sgt. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 6/5/26 |
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Deputy Jennie Busbin of the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched regarding a fraud complaint on May 19.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/4/26 |
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An Okeechobee man called the sheriff’s office after a DoorDash driver delivered his food, ran into his screened porch and then left.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/4/26 |
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Congratulations to Kelley Cortez for 20 years of dedicated service to the City of Okeechobee and the Okeechobee City Police Department.
As a School Resource Officer, Kelley …
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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6/4/26
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After a report of a fight over dropped money, Deputy Shane Crawford of the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to investigate.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/4/26 |
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Okeechobee County Fire Rescue had a busy start to the summer season before summer officially began.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/3/26 |
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Okeechobee County Fire Rescue is proud to announce the appointment of Jimmy Meyer...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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6/3/26
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A 65-year-old Sebring man was arrested recently after driving recklessly while under the influence.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/2/26 |
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OKEECHOBEE — An Okeechobee man was arrested recently after he was allegedly discovered passed out in his vehicle ...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/2/26 |
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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6/1/26
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The Okeechobee County Public Safety Department is proud to announce that the County’s E-911 system now supports Text-to-911 services ...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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6/1/26
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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) arrested Jordan Castillo, 26, of Port St. Lucie, on one count of traveling to meet a minor for sex...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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5/29/26
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An Okeechobee man wrote to the court last week, accusing deputies of harassing him after a deputy accused him of having “cop induced heart failure.”
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/29/26 |
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When his neighbor called code enforcement to complain about him multiple times...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/29/26 |
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An argument over the ownership of a donkey led to law enforcement involvement earlier this month.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/29/26 |
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A vehicle stolen out of Desoto County was found at an Okeechobee recycling facility after an employee contacted the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office to report the car.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/28/26 |
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After she accidentally locked her toddler in the car, a North Carolina mom smashed a window to get the little girl out.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/28/26 |
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“Shooting the bird” ended with a fight, blood and law enforcement intervention.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/28/26 |
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Earlier in May, a 6-year-old boy nearly drowned after attempting to do a flip into a pool.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/27/26 |
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A Royal Palm Beach woman was arrested last week after allegedly trying to steal a FedEx truck.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/27/26 |