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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During the early morning hours of Sunday, October 19, 2025, Hendry County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report...
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News from HCSO
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10/21/25
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Earlier this month, a woman, who claimed to be an Uber driver, was arrested after allegedly driving the wrong way on an Okeechobee Street.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/20/25 |
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During the Homecoming parade earlier this month, an Okeechobee man was arrested after allegedly driving through barricades and through the parade itself.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/20/25 |
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In the early morning hours of Sunday, October 19, 2025, at approximately 3:00 a.m., the OCSO received a 911 call reporting an unresponsive male inside a vehicle, …
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By Sgt. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 10/20/25 |
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An Okeechobee man was arrested this week after allegedly locking a teen in a cage.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/16/25 |
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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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10/16/25
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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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10/16/25
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The woman accused of poisoning a baby in February was suspected of poisoning another infant in 2014.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/16/25 |
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A six month long, multi-jurisdictional narcotics investigation has resulted in the multiple arrests, the execution of ...
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News from Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office
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10/15/25
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Sheriff Noel Stephen is proud to announce that the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office has been awarded three traffic safety grants from the Florida Department of Transportation …
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By Sgt. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 10/13/25 |
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An Okeechobee woman was arrested this week on charges of aggravated child abuse, attempted murder and poisoning a child.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/13/25 |
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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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10/13/25
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An Okeechobee woman was arrested last week after allegedly throwing a gnome and threatening to defecate on the floor.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/13/25 |
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Failing to make a complete stop at a stop sign can have serious consequences, especially if you drive around with drugs in your car.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/13/25 |
![OKEECHOBEE -- On Oct. 9, OkeechobeeCounty Commissioners designated October 5-11 as Fire Prevention Week in Okeechobee County with a Proclamation to Chief Earl Wooten and Okeechobee County Fire Rescue. Commissioner Michael Sumner (right) presented the proclamation. [Photo courtesy Okeechobee County Government.]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20251013-115639-af1-gv%20fire%20safety.jpg)
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OKEECHOBEE – The 2025 National Fire Prevention Week highlighted the danger of fires caused by lithium batteries.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/13/25 |
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A vehicle fire drew firefighters to Northwest 34 th Street on Oct. 6 at approximately 3:15 p.m. Okeechobee County Fire Rescue was dispatched and found a box truck with an engine …
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/13/25 |
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Clearwater, Florida – October 8, 2025 — Better Business Bureau (BBB) offers practical, consumer-friendly tips...
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News from Better Business Bureau
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10/10/25
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Speeding may not feel reckless, but AAA warns it’s just as deadly as drunk driving. Through its bold new campaign...
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News by AAA
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10/10/25
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An arrest was made this week after an ongoing investigation into reported credit card fraud was concluded.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/10/25 |
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Roommates allowed an argument over their living situation to escalate to a physical confrontation including a threat with a firearm.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/10/25 |