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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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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12/2/25
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After a call regarding a disabled vehicle, an allegedly inebriated driver was apprehended last Sunday.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/1/25 |
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An off-duty law enforcement officer from the Palm Beach County Community Policing Unit called Okeechobee dispatch...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/28/25 |
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A few weeks ago, squatters were arrested after telling the property owner that he would be shot if he came near the boathouse where they was staying.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/28/25 |
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After allegedly hitting another vehicle, an Okeechobee man reportedly told witnesses he was drunk and “did wrong.”
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/28/25 |
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An Okeechobee man was arrested last week after allegedly holding a knife to a woman’s throat.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/26/25 |
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When deputies found drugs in a man’s car, he slid down a wall and said, “… I’m going back to prison.”
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/26/25 |
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As millions of Americans take to the roads to celebrate Thanksgiving with friends and family, AAA is once again offering ...
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By AAA
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11/25/25
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Members of the Okeechobee Narcotics Task Force were led on a chase last week when a man ditched his car and ran into the woods.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/25/25 |
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After a motorcycle popped a wheelie right in front of him, an Okeechobee County deputy had no choice but to pursue.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/25/25 |
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After a woman spotted a man throwing his fishing pole around and hanging off a bridge, she called 911.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/25/25 |
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Firefighters responded to a vehicle fire in the McDonald’s Drive Thru on U.S. 441 South...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/25/25 |
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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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11/24/25
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Deputies responded to a home on Southeast 29th Lane last week after a 911 call regarding gunshots. Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Deputy Frank Incorvaia was dispatched at …
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/24/25 |
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An anonymous tip led deputies to a home where two children were allegedly not attending school.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/23/25 |
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Nearly 20 years after cancelling his contract with Verizon, a man was shocked to receive a bill for more than $2,000.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/23/25 |
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Three individuals were arrested after allegedly breaking into the home of a recently murdered man in Okeechobee County.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/23/25 |
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Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins and Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) Secretary Michelle Branham announced the launch of Operation Senior Shield ...
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News from Florida Department of Elder Affairs
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11/21/25
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Recently, Cpl. Dan Franklin of the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to the 900 block of Northeast 14 th Avenue regarding a disturbance complaint.
When the …
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/20/25 |
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A Vero Beach man allegedly led a deputy on a high speed chase earlier this month on State Road 70 East.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/20/25 |