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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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Special to the Lake Okeechobee News
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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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Special to the Lake Okeechobee News
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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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Special to the Lake Okeechobee News
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10/8/21
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The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is providing $1,000 bonuses for newly certified correctional officers...
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Special to the Lake Okeechobee News
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10/6/21
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Immokalee man, 42, reportedly tried to seduce 15-year-old over the internet ...
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Special to the Immokalee Bulletin
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10/5/21
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The Martin County Sheriff’s Office reported the body of 23-year-old Perrin Damron, who was reported missing Sunday, was recovered in a canal in Indiantown.
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Special to the Indiantown Independent
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9/9/21
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FLHSMV is leading the Drowsy Driving Prevention Week campaign to remind motorists of the dangers of drowsy driving...
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Special to the Lake Okeechobee News
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9/1/21
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MIAMI — On Aug. 6, a federal district judge in West Palm Beach sentenced a Georgia woman to 145 months in prison for leading a scam that tricked over 250 elderly South Floridians into turning …
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By U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Florida
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8/11/21
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Disaster victims must be cautious about employing strangers to remove trees and do repair work on their property...
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By Michael T. Olexa, Jana Caracciolo, and Lauren Gran
UF/IFAS | 8/2/21 |
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“What do the sounds mean? Is there a beep or a chirp coming out of your smoke or carbon monoxide alarm?
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Special to the Lake Okeechobee News
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7/23/21
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Governor Ron DeSantis proclaimed July 18 – 24 as Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week.
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Special to the Lake Okeechobee News
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7/19/21
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is providing $1,000 bonuses for newly certified correctional officers at select institutions across the state. No experience …
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Special to the Lake Okeechobee News
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7/7/21
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Drive cautiously on wet roadways. Rain and standing water exist throughout Southwest Florida. It is important for motorist to drive as safely as possible during and after rain!
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Special to the Lake Okeechobee News
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7/7/21
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Palm Beach County law enforcement reminds all motorists to move over, when they can, for stopped law enforcement,
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Special to the Lake Okeechobee News
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6/30/21
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The deadliest days of the year for traffic related accidents are those surrounding the 4th of July holiday. Every year there is a dramatic spike in pedestrian related deaths and injuries during that time.
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Special to the Lake Okeechobee News
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6/29/21
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Governor Ron DeSantis supports bill to help LEO K9s injured in the line of duty
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Special to the Lake Okeechobee News
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6/22/21
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Over the last year, ACA audit teams from across the country visited Apalachee, Liberty, Hamilton, Baker, Columbia, Okeechobee...
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Special to the Lake Okeechobee News
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6/10/21
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BELLE GLADE -- A Belle Glade man was arrested Friday in connection with a shooting.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/5/21 |
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Florida historically had a cycle of drought, fire and flood. Wildfires are common in the dry season in Florida, especially in areas with a lot of open brush or trees. Fires may be sparked by …
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/3/21 |
