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Tax season fraud alert
Tax season brings refunds for many families, but it also brings an increase in scam activity... We are seeing a rise in … more
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Volunteers install free fire alarm batteries.
Volunteers install free fire alarms for park residents
Okeechobee County Fire Rescue and the MidFlorida Chapter of the Red Cross are pleased to announce the successful completion of our recent more
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Santos Gaucin
OCSO seeking information in ongoing murder investigation
The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in an active... more
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Man does pushups while saying, 'You better be careful'
After a 911 call regarding an armed trespasser, Deputy Bryan Holden of the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a home on U.S. 441 North. more
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After she was evicted, she allegedly used former landlady's debit card to pay rent at new place
An Okeechobee woman was arrested earlier this month after she was accused of accessing another woman’s bank account. more
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Woman charged with battery on law enforcement
Deputies were allegedly attacked while serving a warrant last week to a home on Northwest 102 nd Street. more
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Okeechobee Arrest Report
The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges by the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office ... more
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Juvenile accused of discharging firearm at occupied vehicles
On Feb. 6, 2026, deputies responded to the Douglas Park neighborhood following reports of a shooting. more
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There will be no sleeping in the parks
After an anonymous call regarding a man lying on the ground in one of the Flagler Parks, an Okeechobee City Police Officer was dispatched to check on the man’s welfare. more
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Man charged with reckless driving after 4-year-old allegedly asks him to
After allegedly speeding recklessly through a residential neighborhood with a young child in the vehicle, an Okeechobee man was charged with two misdemeanors. more
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'I did what I did.'
“I did what I did. Now, I have to deal with the consequences,” said the man charged with DUI. more
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Burn bans are in effect in areas shown in solid red. Counties with red stripes have year round restrictions on open burning. [Art courtesy Florida Forest Service]
Drought increases danger of wildfires
Drought coupled with vegetation killed by the late January freeze has left much of Florida primed for wildfires. more
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Two arrested by narcotics task force
On February 14, 2026, the Okeechobee Narcotics Task Force, along with other members of the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office, concluded a narcotics investigation... more
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Man makes himself at home on houseboat he does not own
A couple allowed a friend to stay in their houseboat while they were out of town and came back to find out he moved their belongings out. more
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OCSO takes part in 6th annual Gathering in Gilchrist
The 6th Annual “Gathering in Gilchrist” took place in January, bringing together leaders from across the state … more
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Okeechobee is grateful for our school resource officers.
Okeechobee school resource officers are more than just a uniform
Sunday, Feb. 15 was school resource officer day. more
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Wildfire burns thousands of acres inside Herbert Hoover Dike
BUCKHEAD RIDGE – Smoke billows into the sky as thousands of acres of dry vegetation are consumed by fire. more
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Drunk stranger wanders into couple's apartment
An Okeechobee couple called 911 last week to report a complete stranger walked into their home and was lying on their steps and spitting on himself. more
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Fisherman accused of pulling weapon on boaters
After he was accused of brandishing a gun at fishermen, a former law enforcement officer was arrested. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Fire Chief and Public Safety Officer Earl Wooten was honored at the Feb. 12 meeting of the Okeechobee County Commission. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Fire chief honored for 26 years of service
Fire Chief and Public Safety Director Earl Wooten was honored at the Jan. 12 meeting of the Okeechobee County... more
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