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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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9/22/26
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An Okeechobee man was arrested after reportedly driving under the influence and hitting a power pole.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/22/26 |
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After she allegedly fell asleep at a gas pump, an Okeechobee woman was arrested and charged with DUI.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/22/26 |
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Earlier this month, an Okeechobee teen was arrested and charged after allegedly driving 101mph in a 50mph zone.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/22/26 |
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After a child complained of mistreatment by a school bus driver, his parents called the law.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/21/26 |
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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 |