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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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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5/5/26
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Sheriff Noel E. Stephen invites the community to join us for our annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony.
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By Jack Nash, Sergeant
Community Liaison & PIO Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office | 5/4/26 |
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An Okeechobee man was scammed out of $20,000 recently, and it all started when he clicked on a link.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/4/26 |
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The Florida Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement (OALE) has wrapped up a long-term investigation into fraudulent business practices involving Big O Boats...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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5/1/26
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The state will not be charging the parents of a child who accidentally shot himself earlier this year.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/1/26 |
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After a teen accidentally shot himself in the mouth, law enforcement was dispatched to investigate.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/1/26 |
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The Florida Bar, the state’s guardian for the integrity of the legal profession, announces that the Florida Supreme Court..
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News from The Florida Bar
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5/1/26
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After allegedly stealing nearly $1,000 in merchandise from Walmart, an Okeechobee man was arrested.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/30/26 |
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An Okeechobee man was arrested and charged with DUI and child neglect after allegedly speeding through town with a child in the vehicle.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/30/26 |
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After Port St. Lucie police officers began an investigation in their county, Okeechobee deputies were able to make an arrest.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/29/26 |
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After purchasing property out on the prairie, the new property owner found her fence cut in multiple places.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/29/26 |
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Earlier this month, a woman called 911 to report that her 13-year-old son threatened her with a knife.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/29/26 |
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Law enforcement was called recently after a skid steer operator found equipment damaged and in a ditch.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/29/26 |
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After living in the United States for 20 years, a man was arrested during a traffic stop and detained for ICE.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/29/26 |
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Kevin Cutts was found guilty of killing 18-year-old Elizabeth Hatfield in Okeechobee back in 1995...
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/29/26 |
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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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4/28/26
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Recently, a North Carolina man was arrested after he was found passed out while leaning on a stranger’s truck. After he awakened, he began urinating on the truck’s tire.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/27/26 |
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A 36-year-old woman was arrested last week after allegedly breaking windows in the home of her ex.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/25/26 |
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A car accident resulted in a DUI arrest last week in the 2800 block of U.S. 441 North.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/24/26 |
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On March 2, 2026, the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office was made aware of concerning communication between an incarcerated female who was confirmed to be a student within the Okeechobee County …
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By Sgt. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 4/24/26 |