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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An Okeechobee man called 911 after he was involved in a hit-and-run.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/21/26 |
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A purse snatcher told law enforcement he took the purse but had a good reason.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/21/26 |
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Deputy Tyler Cox of the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the Marathon Station on State Road 70
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/21/26 |
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The Internal Revenue Service today warned taxpayers, tribal communities, businesses and tax professionals about promoters selling fake “Tribal Tax Credits” ...
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By IRS
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9/18/26
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Last week, a deputy was dispatched on a very unusual call regarding a possible theft. However, when Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Deputy Dalton Pitts arrived at the home on Northeast …
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/18/26 |
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Two years after driving under the influence, which resulted in the death of a passenger in his vehicle, an Okeechobee man entered a no-contest plea.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/17/26 |
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An Okeechobee woman was arrested last week after allegedly punching a police officer in the head.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/16/26 |
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We at the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office would like to take a moment to thank the Okeechobee Home School Group and our friends at Team Publix, Okeechobee, for the amazing treats …
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By Jack Nash
PIO, OCSO | 9/15/26 |
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A Cat in the Hat TikTok trend raises fears in a middle school student.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/15/26 |
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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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9/15/26
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Two men were sprayed with pepper spray as they fought in the street after a rodeo.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/15/26 |
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A local roofing company has been accused of taking money and not completing jobs.
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Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/15/26 |
![Tag alterations like these are frequently found in communities across Florida, and the FHP is being proactive in raising awareness of the law. This is to ensure that individuals who may not realize they are breaking the law by altering their tags are informed. [Photo courtesy FHP]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20240807-122233-250-license%20plate.jpg)
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Another Flock camera was reportedly destroyed recently when someone shot at it.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/14/26 |
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A child was hit by a car when a woman allegedly backed over him as she took her dog to use the restroom.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/14/26 |
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An Okeechobee man called 911 to tell law enforcement officers he fell asleep in his truck and woke up to find a pig in his lap.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/14/26 |
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After a woman was hit by a car, she was transported to Raulerson Hospital but appeared uninjured.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/14/26 |
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A recycling business called law enforcement to report a stolen vehicle last week. According to the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office Incident report…
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/14/26 |
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If power went out in your neighborhood on Monday, Sept. 7, it might have been caused by a man who got stuck in the mud.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/14/26 |
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An Okeechobee man said his bank closed his account and said he was too high risk for them.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/14/26 |
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When she overheard a woman speaking harshly to her children and threatening to pull one of the...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/14/26 |