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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1/13/26
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Members of the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Community Action Team were on the lookout for a man with local warrants.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/12/26 |
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An Okeechobee woman was arrested earlier this month after running through Treasure Island completely nude.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/12/26 |
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An Okeechobee man was arrested after getting stuck in the attic of his apartment and trying to get out through the neighbor’s ceiling.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/12/26 |
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While the owner of a vehicle sat in jail, her car was stolen from the gas station where she left it.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/12/26 |
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A 32-year-old Okeechobee man was arrested last week and charged with leaving the scene of an accident and three counts child neglect without great bodily harm.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/12/26 |
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On Tuesday, Jan. 7, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles...
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News from FLHSMV
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1/8/26
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges by the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office ...
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Special to Hendry County News
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1/8/26
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The Halo law went into effect in 2025. This law makes it illegal to approach a first responder “with specified intent” after a warning.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/7/26 |
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges by the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office ...
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Special to Hendry County News
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1/7/26
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Okeechobee City Police dispatch received a call from a hysterical female advising that her nephew was missing.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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1/6/26
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When it comes to the guilt or innocence of Anna Adamo, the alleged baby poisoner, there are two camps, and they could not be farther apart.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/6/26 |
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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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1/6/26
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The following felony cases have either been tried in a court of law or have been settled without trial and are considered closed.
Lori Mastaler was sentenced …
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/6/26 |
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A Lake Placid teen was arrested on Dec. 30 after he was accused of throwing eggs at other vehicles.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/6/26 |
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At approximately 1 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, Okeechobee Police Department received a call in reference to shots being fired in the 900 block on NW 11th Street.
The …
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By Detective Brandi Drapal
Okeechobee City Police Department | 1/5/26 |
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Three attempted second-degree murder charges against Drayton Billie were dropped in October.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/5/26 |
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Every day, preventable motor vehicle crashes claim lives and devastate families.
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By AAA
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1/5/26
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Every holiday season, our deputies hear the same criticism:
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By Sgt. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 1/5/26 |
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The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) had another monumental year in 2025 as it continued to advance Florida’s ...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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1/2/26
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