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 was sentenced to 24 years and six months in state prison after he entered a no-contest plea to 14 counts of possession of child pornography on Sept. 17.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/8/26 |
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On Aug. 8, 2026, 38-year-old Eliseo Garcia-Zunun was apprehended in Hendry County during an ICE Operation.
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Special to Hendry County News
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10/8/26
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Deputy Devon Satallante was dispatched to the intersection of Northeast 128th Avenue and State Road 70 East last week regarding a hit-and-run.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/7/26 |
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When his neighbor reportedly refused to stop driving down the road at high speeds, a man took it upon himself to stop her by digging a trench.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/7/26 |
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After being hit by a car, a teenage girl got up and walked back inside her home while the car that hit her drove away.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/7/26 |
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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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10/6/26
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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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10/5/26
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Deputies were dispatched to a home on Southeast 38th Trail after a 911 call that was later determined to be a prank.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/5/26 |
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An Okeechobee woman claimed a firearm was brandished and used after her housewarming party recently.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/5/26 |
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After she was punched in the face, an Okeechobee woman was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/5/26 |
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A teen who was identified as being involved in an attack on a teen at a party back in May found himself in a scary situation recently.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/5/26 |
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Every October, the FLHSMV and its division, the FHP, join public safety partners statewide in recognizing National Pedestrian Safety Month...
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By FLHSMV
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10/2/26
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A 21-year-old Okeechobee woman died in a traffic crash on State Road 710 on Oct. 1, according to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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10/2/26
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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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