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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An Okeechobee man learned the hard way to never pay for a job in advance.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/5/26 |
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Believing a new AC unit would be paid for by a grant, a homeowner agreed to allow an AC company to install a new unit.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/5/26 |
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After she served her time in jail, an Okeechobee woman was shocked to find her friend had locked her out of her own home and kidnapped her dog.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/4/26 |
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An Okeechobee County deputy was dispatched to a local grocery store last week after a 911 call regarding a man yelling in the parking lot.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/3/26 |
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An Okeechobee man was arrested last week after he allegedly committed battery on a law enforcement officer.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/3/26 |
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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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8/3/26
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An Okeechobee man called 911 recently to report his girlfriend threatened him with a machete.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/2/26 |
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On July 30, 2026, members of the Okeechobee Narcotics Task Force, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), with the …
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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7/31/26
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The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is expanding recruitment incentives with a new $1,000 hiring bonus...
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By Florida Department of Corrections
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7/31/26
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Christopher Fox, locally known as the singer/songwriter of the song “Okeechobee,” was arrested...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/31/26 |
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Recently, School Resource Deputies Kanarick and Gonzalez proudly represented the OCSO at the 47th Annual Florida Association of School Resource Officers (FASRO) School …
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By Sgt. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 7/31/26 |
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David Drawdy and the Okeechobee North Okeechobee North Moose Lodge 1753 were honored…
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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7/29/26
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OKEECHOBEE — The Okeechobee City Police Department is proud to partner with the Okeechobee Walmart in support of our Bexley Box...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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7/29/26
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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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7/27/26
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An Okeechobee man called law enforcement after he was allegedly threatened by three men with fishing poles.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/27/26 |
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An Okeechobee man called 911 to report someone stole his electric wheelchair while he was away from his home.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/27/26 |
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After a man was seen urinating on the sidewalk near the overpass, he was arrested and charged with indecent exposure.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/27/26 |
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Deputy Adam Ziegler responded to the entrance of Freedom Ranch recently after a man called 911 to report an armed robbery.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/27/26 |
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Recently, deputies were dispatched to a local motel after a woman called 911 to report her friend was tied up and being assaulted in one of the motel rooms.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/27/26 |
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While many donate to non-profits as a way to give back to their communities, there are some who think nothing of stealing from an organization devoted to helping others.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/27/26 |