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 Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is proud to announce a $1,000 hiring bonus...
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By Florida Dept. of Corrections
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11/10/25
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Recently, an Okeechobee man was accused of attacking a friend with machetes after an argument.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/10/25 |
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An inmate’s refusal to cooperate became a training exercise for new deputies last week.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/10/25 |
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After a court hearing, a man went straight home and allegedly went right back to hurting his significant other, violating a court order.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/10/25 |
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A second arrest has been made in a case involving a teen locked in a dog crate.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/10/25 |
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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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11/4/25
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The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) continues its annual efforts to protect Florida’s communities by conducting...
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News from Florida Dept. of Corrections
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10/31/25
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As people turn their clocks back this weekend for the end of daylight saving time, the American Red Cross asks everyone to also test their smoke alarms.
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By Red Cross
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10/31/25
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While Halloween is traditionally one of the most dangerous nights of the year for both pedestrians and drivers ...
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By AAA
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10/29/25
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On Saturday, Oct. 25, Cecil Vandiver Jr. was arrested and charged with charged with sexual battery...
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By Annie Wills
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/28/25 |
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“Slow Down, Move Over” rules exist in every state, but a new study shows many drivers still aren’t following them...
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News by AAA
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10/28/25
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On Tuesday, Oct. 21, Jose Juarez, 41, was arrested and charged with threatening to kill or cause bodily injury...
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By Annie Wills
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/28/25 |
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On Tuesday, Oct. 21, Kelly Parker was arrested and charged with resisting an officer with violence...
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By Annie Wills
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/28/25 |
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or DUI charges by OCSO, OCPD, FHP, FWC, DOC, CAT, or ONTF.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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10/28/25
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![OKEECHOBEE -- An overdose emergency kit outside Our Village provides free Narcan and instructions for use. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20240415-145539-gv%20narcan.jpg)
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OKEECHOBEE – A third child poisoning case with a connection to babysitter Anna Adamo has Okeechobee residents wondering if more children might have been at risk.
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By Katrina Elsken and Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/27/25 |
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Earlier this month, a woman, who claimed to be an Uber driver, was arrested after allegedly driving the wrong way on an Okeechobee Street.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/20/25 |
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During the Homecoming parade earlier this month, an Okeechobee man was arrested after allegedly driving through barricades and through the parade itself.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/20/25 |
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In the early morning hours of Sunday, October 19, 2025, at approximately 3:00 a.m., the OCSO received a 911 call reporting an unresponsive male inside a vehicle, …
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By Sgt. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 10/20/25 |
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An Okeechobee man was arrested this week after allegedly locking a teen in a cage.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/16/25 |
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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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10/16/25
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