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 freedom to travel from state to state has been ruled a fundamental right by the Supreme Court...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/30/26 |
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges by the HCSO, the CPD ...
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Special to Hendry County News
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6/30/26
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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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6/30/26
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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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6/30/26
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The pastor of a local church reported that someone threw something through a window, causing about $750 in damage.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/29/26 |
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After an alleged drug deal at a local affordable housing for seniors’ complex, the manager called the law.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/29/26 |
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An Okeechobee man was trespassed after allegedly “playing chicken” with a car while riding a bike.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/29/26 |
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The Florida Highway Patrol Traffic Homicide Unit continues to investigate the fatal hit and run crash on US 27 and Franciso Street,...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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6/29/26
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On Monday, June 29, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) officially entered...
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News from FLHSMV
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6/29/26
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A homeless man was trespassed from a local church after allegedly shouting racist slurs and “flicking people off.”
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/28/26 |
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A 65-year-old woman told nursing staff at the hospital that she was being abused at home and cried every day.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/28/26 |
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A Port St. Lucie man was arrested after allegedly losing a “high-beam” fight with a deputy.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/28/26 |
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A disturbance at Aldi brought city police officers to the scene in a hurry Tuesday afternoon, June 23 rd , at approximately 1 p.m.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/26/26 |
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Have you ever wondered what it means to be trespassed from the only hospital in town? Can you still go for emergency treatment? What about outpatient services?
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/26/26 |
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An Okeechobee woman was arrested after allegedly throwing bags of dog poop at a deputy.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/25/26 |
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Walmart asset protection (AP) employees had their hands full earlier this month when two women made the decision to shoplift in their store.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/25/26 |
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Be advised that these misleading mailers are currently being distributed within the City of Okeechobee and could begin appearing in the county as well.
These mailers are …
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By Sgt. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 6/25/26 |
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After a 3-year-old was allegedly found covered in roaches and other crawling insects, the child’s mother was charged with neglect and multiple drug offenses.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/23/26 |
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A “frequent flyer” was arrested last week on multiple drug charges as well as a fleeing law....
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/23/26 |
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A detective and an allegedly impaired man chose to gas up at the same station, and it did not end well for the "impaired" man.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/23/26 |