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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12/22/25
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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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12/22/25
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AAA is once again offering its life-saving ‘Tow to Go’ program to help keep impaired drivers off the road this holiday season.
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By AAA
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12/22/25
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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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12/22/25
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Firefighters have been busy this month with fires, motor vehicle accidents and more.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/22/25 |
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Former Okeechobee County Sheriff O.L. Raulerson was chosen to be inducted into the Florida Law Enforcement Hall of Fame this week.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/19/25 |
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On Wednesday, Dec. 17, Okeechobee County Sheriff Noel E. Stephen was recognized as an Everyday Hero by the ...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/19/25 |
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Today, Florida TaxWatch (FTW) released its analysis of Florida Sheriffs’ Offices Staffing Analysis...
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12/18/25
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OKEECHOBEE — Prison releasee reoffender Shane Slocum was convicted yesterday of attempted armed robbery by a jury of his peer...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/17/25 |
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A registered sex offender became suspicious after a phone call advising him to go buy a Money Pak gift card to avoid a warrant for his arrest.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/17/25 |
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Despite allegedly threatening to shoot anyone who knocked on their motel room door, a couple was not arrested.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/17/25 |
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A visitor to Okeechobee was disappointed to lose a pontoon boat and trailer after a wheel bearing on the trailer failed.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/17/25 |
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An Okeechobee woman was shocked to receive a letter from the Social Security Administration letting her know she was deceased.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/17/25 |
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An Okeechobee woman was arrested recently after allegedly backing into another vehicle and then leaving the scene.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/16/25 |
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Governor Ron DeSantis announced the Floridians First Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27, reaffirming ...
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News from Florida Department of Corrections
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12/16/25
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An Okeechobee woman called 911 recently to report a strange man banging on her door and accusing them of having his daughter’s iPad.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/16/25 |
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A missing child was quickly found and reunited with his mother when good Samaritans spotted him walking down a road all by himself.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/16/25 |
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Despite riding around the Big O Flea Market on a clearly marked Publix electric shopping cart, a woman was allowed to keep it.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/16/25 |
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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 Lake Okeechobee News
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12/15/25
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Another out-of-town driver allegedly found asleep behind the wheel was charged with DUI last week.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/15/25 |