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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A 12-year-old Miami boy was killed in an off-road crash in Hendry County on Nov. 24, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).
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11/25/25
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After a motorcycle popped a wheelie right in front of him, an Okeechobee County deputy had no choice but to pursue.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/25/25 |
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After a woman spotted a man throwing his fishing pole around and hanging off a bridge, she called 911.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/25/25 |
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Firefighters responded to a vehicle fire in the McDonald’s Drive Thru on U.S. 441 South...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/25/25 |
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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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11/24/25
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges...
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11/24/25
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges...
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11/24/25
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Deputies responded to a home on Southeast 29th Lane last week after a 911 call regarding gunshots. Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Deputy Frank Incorvaia was dispatched at …
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/24/25 |
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An anonymous tip led deputies to a home where two children were allegedly not attending school.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/23/25 |
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Nearly 20 years after cancelling his contract with Verizon, a man was shocked to receive a bill for more than $2,000.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/23/25 |
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Three individuals were arrested after allegedly breaking into the home of a recently murdered man in Okeechobee County.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/23/25 |
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Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins and Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) Secretary Michelle Branham announced the launch of Operation Senior Shield ...
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News from Florida Department of Elder Affairs
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11/21/25
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Recently, Cpl. Dan Franklin of the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to the 900 block of Northeast 14 th Avenue regarding a disturbance complaint.
When the …
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/20/25 |
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A Vero Beach man allegedly led a deputy on a high speed chase earlier this month on State Road 70 East.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/20/25 |
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On Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m. Hendry County Criminal Investigations Division executed a search warrant ...
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By HCSO
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11/20/25
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A Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission Officer found himself in a dicey situation when he woke up a man and found himself facing a gun.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/19/25 |
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After a man was allegedly found sleeping behind the wheel of his truck, he was arrested and charged with DUI.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/19/25 |
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After a traffic crash, an Okeechobee woman was arrested and charged with DUI and child neglect.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/18/25 |
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An Okeechobee man called law enforcement to tell them he was scammed out of thousands of dollars last week.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/18/25 |
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges...
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11/18/25
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