A sheriff's deputy in Florida climbed up a balcony and plucked a 1-year-old girl to safety from a third-story apartment that had caught fire.
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4/23/22
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A search for human remains that began when an alligator was spotted with a human arm in it's mouth ...
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3/12/22
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Martin County Sheriff's Office ( divers were searching alligator-infested waters on the Hungryland Wildlife Preserve on Thursday ..
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3/11/22
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We have all heard about various scams involving taking advantage of the elderly.
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2/18/22
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A deceased former sheriff's deputy in Florida is the only probable suspect in the rape and killing of an 11-year-old girl in 1983
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2/17/22
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From now until Feb. 28, individuals, non-profits, schools, and fire departments can easily apply for grants ...
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By Jose Soto
State Farm | 1/27/22 |
An Okeechobee County Sheriff’s deputy was attacked last weekend by a man he was transporting to jail.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/13/22 |
An Indiantown woman was injured on Jan. 9 when she was struck by a bullet that apparently came from someone target shooting ...
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1/12/22
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While majority of drivers understand to pull over for emergency vehicles approaching from behind, state law also requires vehicles to move over a lane...
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1/3/22
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A traffic stop initiated in Indiantown by Martin County deputies ended in a foot pursuit in downtown Okeechobee.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/29/21 |
The holidays are here, so as we visit with friends and family, near and far, please remember to check your safe holiday driving list twice!
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By Florida Highway Patrol
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12/23/21
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A Youtube video shows a simulation of a plane crash landing on Lake Okeechobee.
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12/10/21
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Visibility can change within seconds, so use caution when driving in low visibility.
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From the Florida Highway Patrol
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12/10/21
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Many hallmarks of the holiday season, including Christmas trees, holiday decorations, cooking and baking...
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12/9/21
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An Indiantown man is arrested in murder case.
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By Richard Marion
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11/5/21
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When turning back clocks this weekend, check smoke detectors.
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Special to the Lake Okeechobee News
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11/5/21
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State Farm released the results of a survey examining distracted driving.
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By State Farm
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10/21/21
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Police have charged a convicted murderer who was released from prison last year with the slaying of a South Florida...
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10/17/21
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Attorney General Ashley Moody today issued a Consumer Alert warning Floridians of a new COVID-19 vaccination text scam. There have been reports of fraudulent text messages …
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10/13/21
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The crash seen on this video took place at approximately 3:15pm this afternoon. The trooper had stopped with the motorist that had just suffered a tire blow out...
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10/8/21
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