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 19-year-old Okeechobee man faces multiple felony charges following a months-long investigation into online accounts and digital files allegedly linked to illegal material involving …
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/1/26 |
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The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) joins partner agencies in sharing the results of Operation Saturday Night Fever, a coordinated overnight commercial motor vehicle enforcemen
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By Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
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10/1/26
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An Okeechobee woman was arrested after she allegedly participated in a group attack on another woman.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/30/26 |
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It is so easy to become the victim of fraud these days.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/30/26 |
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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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9/29/26
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On Sept. 28, at approximately 1:18 PM, Okeechobee City Police received a call reference possible fire in the meat section of Walmart...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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9/29/26
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At 8:22 p.m, on Sept. 28, 2026, a fatal traffic crash occurred on US Highway 441 SE in the area of SE 42nd Place in Okeechobee County.
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News from FHP
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9/29/26
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An Okeechobee County Sheriff’s deputy was dispatched regarding a neighbor trouble complaint after lawn clippings made their way into the wrong yard.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/29/26 |
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges ...
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Special to Hendry County News
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9/28/26
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After his neighbor came onto his property and cut down his shrubs, a property owner called 911 to report the complaint.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/28/26 |
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Okeechobee County Schools are temporarilly under a Shelter in Place order after a concerning 911 call.
Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office released this information on their Facebook page:
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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9/28/26
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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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9/28/26
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After a report of a reckless driver on the Turnpike, a Texas man was arrested and charged with DUI.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/28/26 |
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A woman was arrested after breaking into her cousin’s house to take a shower.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/28/26 |
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Deputies spent several hours searching for a woman’s missing cellphone Nov. 11 but were unable to recover it.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/27/26 |
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Two minors were given a stern talking to after they threatened a local business recently.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/27/26 |
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OKEECHOBEE – A 56-year-old Okeechobee man died in a motorcycle accident on U.S. 441 on Sept. 25, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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9/26/26
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An Okeechobee man was arrested recently after allegedly threatening to shoot a deputy.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/24/26 |
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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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9/23/26
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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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9/23/26
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