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 woman called 911 after seeing a strange man inside her neighbor’s shed.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/17/26 |
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A Glades County man was billed more than $8,000 after he was discovered using electricity he had not paid for.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/17/26 |
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A concerned citizen called 911 after he found a firearm in the road.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/17/26 |
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An Okeechobee couple came home to find most of their chickens killed on Southwest 13th Street recently.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/17/26 |
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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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3/17/26
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We had some special visitors at the Sheriff’s Office on March 16 from the Chobee Community United Explore Okeechobee Spring Break Camp, ...
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By Sgt. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 3/17/26 |
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The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division received a tip through the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force ...
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By Jack Nash
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A local man was arrested and charged with multiple crimes including kidnapping and aggravated assault last week.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/13/26 |
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On March 11, 2026, the Okeechobee Narcotics Task Force (ONTF), the Okeechobee County...
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By Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 3/12/26 |
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911 dispatch received an odd call recently when a woman dialed in and requested a ride.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/12/26 |
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An Okeechobee man called the police after his neighbor allegedly walked into his yard and punched him in the head.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/12/26 |
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After a two-vehicle accident, an Okeechobee woman, Brittany Palmer...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/11/26 |
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While attempting to sell an airsoft gun, an Okeechobee man was attacked and beaten by three men.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/11/26 |
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We have some amazing news regarding Deputy Sheriff Austin Rhodes.
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By Sgt. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 3/11/26 |
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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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3/11/26
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An Okeechobee man was sentenced this month to 10 years in state prison after he entered a plea of no contest...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/11/26 |
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Today, Monday, March 9, the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Department informed...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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3/9/26
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We want to thank the members of our community for their support at Case’s Lemonade Stand!
Case is raising funds for his birthday trip and has instead pledged to donate a …
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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3/9/26
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Deputies Jessica Bunting and Robert Gonzalez, had the honor of speaking with the Vietnam Veterans of America and their spouses …
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By Sgt. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 3/9/26 |
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Friday marked an important milestone for Okeechobee County Fire Rescue as Chief Justin Hazellief...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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3/9/26
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