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 Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission Officer found himself in a dicey situation when he woke up a man and found himself facing a gun.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/19/25 |
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After a man was allegedly found sleeping behind the wheel of his truck, he was arrested and charged with DUI.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/19/25 |
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After a traffic crash, an Okeechobee woman was arrested and charged with DUI and child neglect.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/18/25 |
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An Okeechobee man called law enforcement to tell them he was scammed out of thousands of dollars last week.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/18/25 |
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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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11/18/25
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Firefighters were unable to save a 1600-square-foot building when an electrical fire swept through the structure.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/18/25 |
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“Reckless and impaired driving are not just violations of the law—they are threats...
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By FLHSMV
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11/17/25
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Former Okeechobee County Commissioner Bryant Culpepper entered a no-contest plea to a charge of battery.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/14/25 |
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During a ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 12, SFSC Basic Corrections Academy Class 114 graduated ...
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By South Florida State College
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11/14/25
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Sheriff Noel Stephen is pleased to announce that the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office Detention Division has successfully passed its unannounced …
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By Sgt. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 11/14/25 |
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The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division has concluded a comprehensive investigation into allegations of misconduct involving a former employee …
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By Sgt. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 11/13/25 |
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After losing control of her vehicle, an Okeechobee woman allegedly ran into a gas tank at a convenience store.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/13/25 |
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Deputies rescued a 10-year-old boy from horrendous conditions last week after he was found in what they described as unsanitary.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/12/25 |
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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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11/12/25
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An Okeechobee man called the sheriff’s office last week to complain of harassment by his landlord.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/12/25 |
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An Okeechobee woman called 911 after her neighbor allegedly threw a bag of oil at her.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/12/25 |
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Recently, a truck smelling strongly of bleach was found abandoned on the property of an Okeechobee resident.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/11/25 |
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An Okeechobee woman called the sheriff’s office last week to report her jewelry stolen.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/10/25 |
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After an Okeechobee woman claimed there were three people living in her attic, a deputy was dispatched to her home to investigate.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/10/25 |
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A middle school student was suspended for six days after allegedly threatening to shoot his classmates last week.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/10/25 |