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 Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at approximately 5 p.m., the Okeechobee City Police responded to a fight in progress at the Parrott Island Grill. There were multiple people …
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By Major Bettye Taylor OCPD
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9/14/26
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A passerby heard a woman screaming and raced toward the screams to offer his help.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/14/26 |
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Deputy Dilmer LaRowe was dispatched to a home on 61 st Drive in response to a juvenile problem complaint.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/14/26 |
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After a teen reportedly spit on a member of detention staff at the Everglades Youth Academy, he was arrested and transported to the Department of Juvenile Justice.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/13/26 |
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Recently, law enforcement was called regarding a vehicle versus animal complaint.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/13/26 |
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A Loxahatchee man called 911 to report criminal mischief on his property in Dixie Ranch Acres recently.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/12/26 |
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An Okeechobee teen was arrested after allegedly shoving a staff member at the Okeechobee Achievement Academy recently.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/12/26 |
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An Okeechobee woman was arrested after allegedly breaking into the home of a fellow corrections officer and strangling him.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/12/26 |
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Local firefighters took part in the annual Tunnel to Towers in Vero on Saturday.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/11/26 |
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An Okeechobee woman recently reported being scammed by someone claiming to work for the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/9/26 |
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Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) has a winner!
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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9/9/26
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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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9/8/26
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An Orlando was woman was arrested last week after allegedly rear-ending a semi and then running into the Okeechobee High School fence.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/8/26 |
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Just before midnight on September 2, someone called 911 to request a deputy for a disturbance at a local motel.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/8/26 |
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In January, the Okeechobee City Council will appoint a city clerk. Formerly, the position was elected, and Lane Gamiotea has served …
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/6/26 |
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On August 31, Governor Ron DeSantis ordered all automated license-plate readers (ALPRs), commonly known as Flock cameras, to be removed from all state highways …
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/3/26 |
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A 30-year-old Lehigh Acres bicyclist was struck by a semi in Okeechobee’s main intersection of State Road 70 and U.S. 441, at 6:19 a.m. on Sept. 2, according to FHP ...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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9/2/26
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After a family member tipped off the police, an Okeechobee woman was arrested and charged with DUI.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/2/26 |
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Last week, deputies responded to the Eagle Harbor Storage Yard after a report of car break-ins in the area.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/2/26 |
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Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office investigated a report of a “shootout” earlier this year.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/1/26 |