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Two charged with passing counterfeit bills
An Okeechobee couple was arrested last week after allegedly passing counterfeit money. more
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90-year-old man attacked by roommate
A 90-year-old man was attacked by his roommate last week, and his car was stolen. more
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Hit & Run driver charged
A bicyclist was hit by a truck last month, and the driver of the truck allegedly left the scene. more
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Holiday season contributes to December being the top month for U.S. home fires
Many hallmarks of the holiday season, including Christmas trees, holiday decorations... more
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OCSO discusses difficult decision to euthanize an animal
The decision to euthanize an animal is one of the hardest decisions a pet guardian can make. more
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Okeechobee Arrest Report
The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges... more
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Batman and Robin are the subject of much controversy between OCSO and Oasis Animal Rescue.
Animal rescue accuses OCSO of killing dog needlessly
Accusations were made recently against Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control regarding the death of a dog in their care. more
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OCSO addresses allegations made by Oasis Pet Rescue
We want to address recent allegations made by Oasis Pet Rescue regarding our rescinding... more
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OCFR battles fire on abandoned dairy
Okeechobee County Fire Rescue battled a fire on the property of what was once the E&S Dairy last week. more
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Kevin Hughes was found guilty of first-degree murder on August 31, 2022.
Hughes found guilty of murder in the first degree
Wednesday evening, a jury of his peers found Kevin Hughes guilty of the first-degree murder of Jennifer Benson-Hughes. more
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True Okee episode 7: Crush
True Okee is a podcast featuring true crime and weird stories from the forgotten heartland of South Florida. more
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True Okee: Florida School for Boys
In 1959, Okeechobee is hoping the new Florida School for Boys will help rebuild the shrinking local economy. Fifty years later, sheriff deputies gather to search the property more
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True Okee bonus episode: Death of a Sheriff
In this bonus episode of True Okee, we examine the death of Okeechobee County Sheriff John Collier more
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