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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Driver charged after passenger ODs

After a woman was found unresponsive in a vehicle, the driver of the car was arrested and charged with possession of fentanyl and resisting arrest. more

By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/14/26

FLHSMV honors public safety telecommunicators during National Recognition Week

April 12-18 marks National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week (NPSTW), a time set aside to recognize the dedicated men and women ... more

News from Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles | 4/14/26

Okeechobee Arrest Report

The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges... more

Special to Lake Okeechobee News | 4/14/26

Teen charged with possession of child porn

A 19-year-old Okeechobee man was arrested last week after allegedly downloading photos of nude young girls. more

By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/13/26

Man wakes to find four of his tires slashed

An Okeechobee man called law enforcement recently to report a burglary. more

By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/13/26

OKEECHOBEE — Okeechobee Christian Academy School Resource Officer Kelly Cortez (right) saved Brodee (left) from choking on his lunch.

School Resource Officer saves child from choking

On Wednesday, April 8, Kelly Cortez, the School Resource Officer at Okeechobee Christian Academy was mingling... more

Special to Lake Okeechobee News | 4/9/26

Okeechobee man scammed by fake bail bondsman

An Okeechobee man reported being scammed out of $600 by a fake bail bondsman last month. more

By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/9/26

Firefighters respond to abandoned vehicle fire

Firefighters responded to the scene of a vehicle fire last week in Okeechobee. more

By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/9/26

Fraud remains a top concern for Florida residents, new AARP research shows

New AARP research shows fraud is a widespread and growing concern. Nearly 4 in 10 U.S. adults... more

By AARP | 4/9/26

Man tells deputies he 'ain't always been caught'

A man charged with DUI recently allegedly told deputies he has always been like this but “ain’t” always been caught for it. more