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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Sunday, Feb. 15 was school resource officer day.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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2/16/26
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BUCKHEAD RIDGE – Smoke billows into the sky as thousands of acres of dry vegetation are consumed by fire.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/13/26 |
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An Okeechobee couple called 911 last week to report a complete stranger walked into their home and was lying on their steps and spitting on himself.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/13/26 |
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After he was accused of brandishing a gun at fishermen, a former law enforcement officer was arrested.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/13/26 |
![OKEECHOBEE -- Fire Chief and Public Safety Officer Earl Wooten was honored at the Feb. 12 meeting of the Okeechobee County Commission. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260212-171348-e77-gv%20wooten.jpg)
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Fire Chief and Public Safety Director Earl Wooten was honored at the Jan. 12 meeting of the Okeechobee County...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/12/26 |
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Three individuals were arrested recently after the vehicle they were in was stopped for allegedly driving 7mph over the speed limit.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/12/26 |
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An Okeechobee man was arrested after allegedly causing a three-vehicle crash last week.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/12/26 |
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A Tallahassee woman was charged with DUI after allegedly causing a head-on collision with a Port St. Lucie police car on State Road 70 East last week.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/12/26 |
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An Okeechobee man allegedly pretended to be his own brother to avoid arrest last month.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/11/26 |
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Earlier this month, an Okeechobee County detective came across a pickup truck stopped in the middle of the road with two adult men asleep inside.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/11/26 |
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After his animals escaped his yard and were reported to 911, an Okeechobee man was arrested on unrelated charges.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/11/26 |
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Recently, an Okeechobee woman was arrested and charged with grand theft after accusing a family member of poisoning her food.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/11/26 |
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46-year-old LaBelle man accused of sexual battery on 19-year-old girl ...
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News from Hendry County Sheriff's Office
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2/10/26
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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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2/10/26
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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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2/10/26
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![Areas in red are under burn bans. In areas shown in white with red stripes, burning of yard debris is prohibited year round per county ordinance. [Art courtesy Florida Forest Service]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260115-100938-43c-burn%20ban%20map%20JPG.jpg)
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Okeechobee County Fire Rescue reports responding to 673 calls between Jan. 12 and Feb. 8. The vast majority of these calls, 355, were for emergency medical situations.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/10/26 |
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or DUI charges by HCSO, CPD, FHP, FWC, and DOC.
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Special to Hendry County News
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2/10/26
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An 18-year-old Okeechobee man was killed in a three-vehicle accident on State Road 70 East on Friday night, Feb. 6 at approximately 10:15 p.m.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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2/9/26
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As fans across the country gear up for Sunday’s matchup, AAA urges drivers to think ahead before the celebrations begin.
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By AAA
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2/6/26
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An Okeechobee woman was arrested after allegedly claiming someone stole her car and then had an accident in front of her house.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/6/26 |