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.
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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3/13/25
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TAMPA – Cannabis is the third most used substance in the United States, following nicotine and alcohol. This trend is not surprising, considering that some form of cannabis consumption is legal …
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News from AAA
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3/12/25
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On Friday, March 7, Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Shevaun Harris highlighted...
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News from DCF
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3/11/25
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TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is pleased to announce a $1,000 hiring bonus offered to various correctional education positions across the state, including Teacher …
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3/10/25
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As Floridians prepare to “spring forward” an hour this Sunday, March 9
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News from AAA
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3/7/25
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges...
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3/4/25
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Daylight saving time begins on March 9 and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms...
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By the American Red Cross
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3/4/25
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Investment scams, including those involving cryptocurrency, remained the riskiest scam...
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News from BBB
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3/4/25
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A Port St. Lucie man was killed in a five-vehicle accident on State Road 29, near Island Road on Feb. 28 ...
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Special to Hendry County News
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2/28/25
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An Okeechobee woman was killed in a three-vehicle accident on State Road 78 on Feb. 26, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
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2/28/25
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges...
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2/26/25
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FORT MYERS – A Hendry County man was killed in a head-on crash on State Road 80 ...
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2/24/25
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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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2/18/25
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges...
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2/12/25
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges...
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2/6/25
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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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1/28/25
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A Moore Haven woman was arrested last week after calling 911 regarding her husband.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/23/25 |
Two people were killed in a three-vehicle accident on State Road 78 in Glades County on Jan. 21, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) report.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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1/22/25
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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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1/21/25
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January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, which has been dedicated to raising awareness...
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By Healthy Humans Hendry-Glades
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1/15/25
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