A bicyclist was hit by a truck last month, and the driver of the truck allegedly left the scene.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/14/23 |
Many hallmarks of the holiday season, including Christmas trees, holiday decorations...
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12/12/23
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The decision to euthanize an animal is one of the hardest decisions a pet guardian can make.
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By Sgt. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 12/12/23 |
The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges...
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12/12/23
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Accusations were made recently against Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control regarding the death of a dog in their care.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/12/23 |
We want to address recent allegations made by Oasis Pet Rescue regarding our rescinding...
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By Sgt. Jack Nash
OCSO | 12/11/23 |
Okeechobee County Fire Rescue battled a fire on the property of what was once the E&S Dairy last week.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/11/23 |
Okeechobee County Fire Rescue crews have been extremely busy the last 24 hours...
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12/8/23
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Accused of buying a truck with a stolen check, an Okeechobee woman was arrested and charged with grand theft auto.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/7/23 |
A Port St. Lucie man was arrested last week and charged with coordinating retail theft.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/7/23 |
OCSO releases more information on U.S. 98 crash.
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By Sgt. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 12/7/23 |
Trying to avoid stalled traffic after a car accident proved to be a big mistake for a semi-truck driver yesterday.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/5/23 |
After hiring a man through Craig’s List, a local farm owner discovered the man was forging checks.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/5/23 |
The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges...
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12/5/23
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Amanda Kirk was sentenced in August to three years, one month and 15 days in state prison after pleading no contest...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/4/23 |
An Okeechobee County deputy found himself responding to an unusual call Saturday at Devon Self Storage on State Road 70 West.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/4/23 |
On Sunday, Dec. 4, Okeechobee Police Department responded to dog bite complainant.
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By Detective Savanna Smith
PIO OCPD | 12/4/23 |
Oscar Acosta Lanza was sentenced in September to one year in county jail after pleading no contest to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/4/23 |
A burglary investigation was closed this week with the arrest of a 17-year-old.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/1/23 |
Two young teens were arrested this week after they were accused of burglary and felony criminal mischief.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/1/23 |