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 was sentenced on May 13 to six months’ probation after a rollover crash and a manhunt through the area.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/14/26 |
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After telling a deputy to “Stop playing with me, Cracker, before I bust your ass,” an Okeechobee resident was arrested.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/13/26 |
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A concerned citizen called 911 to report a drunk driver in a grey Hyundai SUV leaving a motel on U.S. 441 Southeast recently.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/13/26 |
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An Okeechobee man was charged with DUI after allegedly blowing three times the legal limit during a recent traffic stop.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/13/26 |
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges …
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5/12/26
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges …
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5/12/26
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Andrew Finlayson was sentenced on May 7 to seven years in state prison followed by eight years sex offender probation...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/12/26 |
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges by the HCSO, the CPD, the FHP, the FWC, and the DOC, May 4-10.
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5/12/26
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Members of the Okeechobee Narcotics Task Force, with assistance from additional members of the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office SWAT and CAT Teams ...
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5/12/26
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A deputy was recently dispatched to Nubbin Slough after a 911 call regarding a vehicle hitting a pedestrian.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/8/26 |
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After allegedly driving into a canal, an Okeechobee man was charged with DUI.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/8/26 |
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After a man became aggressive toward an employee of a local business, she called 911.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/7/26 |
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The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office needs your help spreading the word about scam callers targeting our citizens.
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By Jack Nash
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A 2-year-old child was rushed to the hospital after reportedly swallowing gasoline.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/7/26 |
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The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office was honored to welcome Florida Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins today as part of his continued outreach efforts with law enforcement leaders …
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By Sgt. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 5/7/26 |
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Recently, law enforcement was dispatched to HCA Raulerson Hospital regarding a possible gunshot wound.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/7/26 |
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges by the HCSO, the CPD, the FHP, the FWC, and the DOC, April 27 - May 4.
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Special to Hendry County News
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5/6/26
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A man found his wife with another man and claimed the man pulled a gun on him.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/6/26 |
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A registered sexual offender was arrested recently after failing to divulge to the correction system that he had new tattoos.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/6/26 |
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As we get ready to celebrate Mother’s Day with our own families, one Okeechobee mom has been missing for six long years.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/6/26 |