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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Okeechobee County Schools is aware that a teacher employed by the District was recently arrested.
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By Dr. Joseph Stanley, SHRM-CP
Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Service Okeechobee County School District | 4/24/26 |
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Two women were arrested this week and charged with three counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and one count of lewd and lascivious …
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/24/26 |
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After the recent sentencing of Austin Cross for causing the death of an Okeechobee man and his son, family members of the victims spoke out regarding the way the story was covered in …
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/23/26 |
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April is National Autism Awareness Month.
Every marked unit has been updated with the Autism Awareness sticker under the direction of Sheriff Noel E. Stephen. You may …
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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4/22/26
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An Okeechobee teen was arrested at school last week and charged with possession of THC and tampering with evidence.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/22/26 |
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Last week, a 21-year-old man was arrested after allegedly street racing on State Road 70 East.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/21/26 |
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Multiple DUI arrests were made last week, some more interesting than others.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/21/26 |
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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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4/21/26
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AVON PARK — During a ceremony on Thursday, April 16 on the Highlands Campus in Avon Park, South Florida State College’s (SFSC) Basic Law Enforcement (BLE) Academy Class 274 and the Cross Over to …
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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4/21/26
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After enjoying a visit with family and a community theatre play, a woman was forced to leave her Jeep on the side of the road when it broke down.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/19/26 |
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After deliberately breaking a water fountain, an Okeechobee woman was trespassed from Raulerson Hospital.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/19/26 |
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Okeechobee law enforcement officers began participating in the torch run in 2010.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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4/17/26
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RV park residents took sides recently when questioned about a problem with juveniles.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/16/26 |
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Last week, members of the Okeechobee Narcotics Task Force arrested a man who allegedly came close to hitting multiple vehicles...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/15/26 |
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An Okeechobee woman called law enforcement after multiple issues with dogs belonging to neighbors in Lazy Seven.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/15/26 |
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Children reported a man threatening them with a gun as they visited a memorial for a local man killed in 2024.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/15/26 |
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After a confused woman reported a man’s head in a box in her bedroom, deputies responded with kindness and compassion.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/15/26 |
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No arrests were made despite a woman’s claim that a man punched her in the face.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/15/26 |
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After a woman was found unresponsive in a vehicle, the driver of the car was arrested and charged with possession of fentanyl and resisting arrest.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/14/26 |
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April 12-18 marks National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week (NPSTW), a time set aside to recognize the dedicated men and women ...
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News from Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
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4/14/26
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