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 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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6/9/26
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges…
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6/9/26
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges...
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6/9/26
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On May 28, an Okeechobee man entered a no-contest plea and was sentenced to four years of probation after entering a no-contest plea to seven of the 17 charges ...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/8/26 |
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Despite being hit in the head with a beer can and then repeatedly punched, an Okeechobee woman declined to press charges.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/8/26 |
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Sheriff Osie “O.L.” Raulerson was inducted into the FDLE Florida Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame.
His recognition was accepted by …
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6/8/26
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A significant law enforcement presence is currently in place at Hendry Regional Medical Center following a report of a threat of violence received by hospital staff.
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6/5/26
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Property owners arrived home to find strangers digging a trench across their property recently.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/5/26 |
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Our good friend, Sgt. Sport Pickering, has called 10-7 for the last time as an active member of the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office.
As tradition stands, Sport was …
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By Sgt. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 6/5/26 |
![Pictured left to right are: HCOS Deputy Christian Amoruso, Deputy Andrea Gijon, Deputy Patricia Overbee, Deputy Rosario Rosas, Deputy Leonel Gonzalez and HCSO Chief Deputy Kevin Nelson. [Photo courtesy HCSO]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260604-171318-912-HCSO%20swearing%20in%20FEAT.jpg)
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On Tuesday morning, June 2, 2026, Hendry County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) Chief Deputy Kevin Nelson had the opportunity to swear in five new members...
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6/5/26
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Deputy Jennie Busbin of the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched regarding a fraud complaint on May 19.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/4/26 |
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An Okeechobee man called the sheriff’s office after a DoorDash driver delivered his food, ran into his screened porch and then left.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/4/26 |
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Congratulations to Kelley Cortez for 20 years of dedicated service to the City of Okeechobee and the Okeechobee City Police Department.
As a School Resource Officer, Kelley …
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6/4/26
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After a report of a fight over dropped money, Deputy Shane Crawford of the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to investigate.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/4/26 |
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Okeechobee County Fire Rescue had a busy start to the summer season before summer officially began.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/3/26 |
![Jimmy Meyer [Courtesy photo]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260603-114751-df6-DC%20Meyer%20SLUG.jpg)
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Okeechobee County Fire Rescue is proud to announce the appointment of Jimmy Meyer...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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6/3/26
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A 65-year-old Sebring man was arrested recently after driving recklessly while under the influence.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/2/26 |
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OKEECHOBEE — An Okeechobee man was arrested recently after he was allegedly discovered passed out in his vehicle ...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/2/26 |
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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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6/1/26
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges...
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6/1/26
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