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 crash occurs every 44 seconds in Florida, and one in seven crashes involves distracted drivers.
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By Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
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4/1/26
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or DUI charges by GCSO, FHP, or SPD.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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3/31/26
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or DUI charges by GCSO, FHP, or SPD.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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3/24/26
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A Glades County man was billed more than $8,000 after he was discovered using electricity he had not paid for.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/17/26 |
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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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3/17/26
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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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3/11/26
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With much of South Florida in extreme drought, the danger of wildfires increases.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/6/26 |
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Driving impaired remains one of the most dangerous and entirely preventable...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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3/4/26
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges by Florida Highway Patrol FHP, Glades County Sheriff's Office GCSO or …
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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3/3/26
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In a unanimous vote, the Florida Senate passed Bill 774. This bill will benefit public safety telecommunicators, providing coverage for mental or nervous injuries received on the job.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/27/26 |
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While institutions still issue warnings on safe investments and fraud avoidance, and with gold prices reaching record highs ...
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By Sam Bourgi
InvestorsObserver | 2/25/26 |
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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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2/24/26
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As February comes to a close, the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) proudly recognizes Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month ...
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By Florida Department of Corrections
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2/24/26
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![Burn bans are in effect in areas shown in solid red. Counties with red stripes have year round restrictions on open burning. [Art courtesy Florida Forest Service]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260217-095939-024-Burn%20Ban%20Public%20Dashboard%20feb%2016%20jpg.jpg)
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Drought coupled with vegetation killed by the late January freeze has left much of Florida primed for wildfires.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/17/26 |
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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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2/16/26
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BUCKHEAD RIDGE – Smoke billows into the sky as thousands of acres of dry vegetation are consumed by fire.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/13/26 |
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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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2/10/26
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As fans across the country gear up for Sunday’s matchup, AAA urges drivers to think ahead before the celebrations begin.
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By AAA
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2/6/26
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A Glades County woman was arrested this week after an investigation into the abuse and death of her dogs.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/3/26 |
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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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2/3/26
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