A Snapchat video led to the arrest of an inmate, who allegedly participated in an attack on a fellow inmate by multiple men and boys.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/29/23 |
As predicted, so far the “dry” season has brought above average rainfall, keeping Lake Okeechobee near 16 feet
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/28/23 |
A neighbor/tenant allegedly took a truck without permission and wrecked it causing approximately $5,000 in damage.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/28/23 |
Special Athletes of Okeechobee and Special Olympics Florida had their Christmas party December 15th.
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12/28/23
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Convicted sexual predator Daryl Tindall is back in prison despite having his sentence overturned in January.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/27/23 |
A 28-year-old Immokalee man was killed early Tuesday morning when the truck he was a passenger in was involved in a collision with two semi trucks.
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12/27/23
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The Okeechobee County School District is attempting to combat vacancies in the district...
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/27/23 |
As a result of a crackdown over suspected illegal activities in some Clewiston ...
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By C. M. Schmidlkofer
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/26/23 |
Residents of LaBelle still have some time before the LaBelle city commission ...
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By C. M. Schmidlkofer
Caloosa Belle Independent | 12/21/23 |
A 12-year-old LaBelle resident won prestigious drag racing awards and the title ...
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12/21/23
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A 29-year-old Okeechobee woman was arrested this week after allegedly hiding a syringe in a body cavity.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/20/23 |
A flea market vendor pulled a gun last Sunday after he was punched in the face by a customer.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/19/23 |
Osceola Middle School eighth grader Valentina Gaona’s art will be hanging in the capitol in Tallahassee for the upcoming legislative session.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/19/23 |
The Hendry County School Board is considering school impact fees from new …
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By C. M. Schmidlkofer
Caloosa Belle Independent | 12/18/23 |
A Home Depot manager was surprised to discover a homeless man was sleeping in one of the store’s display sheds last week.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/18/23 |
A 15-year-old Okeechobee boy was arrested last week on multiple charges.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/18/23 |
After a deputy allegedly saw him try to punch his way into a vehicle that did not belong to him, an Okeechobee man was arrested.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/18/23 |
OKEECHOBEE -- The Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office Shop with a Cop event on Dec. 16 ...
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12/17/23
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ON Saturday, December 9, 2023, Hendry County Sheriff’s Office hosted their 7th Annual Shop with the Sheriff at the LaBelle Wal-Mart.
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12/17/23
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The City Under the Oaks is now home to LaBelle River Rentals, which officially ...
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By C. M. Schmidlkofer
Caloosa Belle Independent | 12/15/23 |