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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On Friday, March 27, Christopher Bowman, 35, was arrested and charged with aggravated battery...
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By Annie Wills
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/2/26 |
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A crash occurs every 44 seconds in Florida, and one in seven crashes involves distracted drivers.
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By Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
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4/1/26
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The child was Life Flighted to St. Mary's Hospital on March 31
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News from Okeechobee City Police Department
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4/1/26
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On Thursday, March 19, Edward Coston Jr., 38, was arrested and charged with burglary of a conveyance...
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By Annie Wills
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/31/26 |
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or DUI charges by OCSO, OCPD, FHP, FWC, DOC, ONTF or CAT.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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3/31/26
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On Saturday, March 21, OCSO Deputy Baker was dispatched to Northwest 144th Avenue regarding a structure fire.
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By Annie Wills
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/31/26 |
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On Monday, March 22, Deputy Baker with Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched regarding a call about neighbor trouble.
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By Annie Wills
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/30/26 |
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On Thursday, March 12, convicted sexual predator Kevin Douglas Blackmon, 49, was sentenced to 42.2 years...
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By Annie Wills
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/30/26 |
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Periodically, throughout the month of March, Lake Okeechobee area residents have complained about the smell of something burning.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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3/28/26
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Project Lifesaver is a specialized program designed for individuals who are at risk of wandering off ...
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News from Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office
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3/27/26
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The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office encourages families and caregivers of individuals with disabilities to enroll in our S.A.F.E. Program.
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News from Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office
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3/27/26
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On Thursday, March 19, Sergeant Cauley with Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a welfare check...
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By Annie Wills
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/25/26 |
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or DUI by OCSO, OCPD, FHP, FWC, DOC, CAT or ONTF.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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3/24/26
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The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is warning motorists of an ongoing fraudulent scheme involving counterfeit ...
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By FLHSMV
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3/23/26
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On Monday, March 16, Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call from...
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By Annie Wills
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/23/26 |
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On Friday, March 13, Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office received a call to report a white male...
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By Annie Wills
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/23/26 |
![search of the vehicle and camper resulted in the seizure of approximately 650 grams of raw dried psychedelic mushrooms, 3.37 pounds of mushroom-infused psychedelic chocolate (1,619.34 grams), 128.7 grams of cocaine, 3.6 grams of Ecstasy, 1.4 grams of heroin, and 172.3 grams of marijuana. [Photo courtesy OCSO]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260323-111536-1ec-OCSO%20narcotic%203.jpg)
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While ensuring the safety and flow of traffic during this busy music festival, and while working a paid detail sponsored by Sound Slinger to help stop the flow of illicit drugs ...
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By Jack Nash
PIO, OCSO | 3/23/26 |
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On March 16, 2026, at approximately 2:02 p.m., a deputy with the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office, while working a paid detail in coordination with Okeechobee Music Festival (OMF) …
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By Sgt. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 3/17/26 |
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Despite her claim that a tree fell on her delivery van, a deputy concluded she was at fault.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/17/26 |
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For the second time, deputies were dispatched to a property on Northeast 92 nd Avenue regarding shots in the area.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/17/26 |