The annual Torch Run for Special Olympics involved law enforcement officers from multiple agencies.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/11/22 |
The former director of the Okeechobee Children's Academy Tasha Pettit was arrested on Sunday, March 27 after a year-long investigation.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/30/22 |
Sierra Casian came home after a long day at work and found her baby wearing a diaper filled with blood ...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/28/22 |
Less than 48 hours after her release on bond from the county jail, Jonna Kimla is on the run from the law.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/1/22 |
Last summer, two young teens were served “shroom” tea by a 47-year old man.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/27/22 |
In an unusual set of circumstances, two different men in two different vehicles were accused of sleeping at Circle K.
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By Cathy Womble
Laker Okeechobee News | 1/14/22 |
Is Maximus a bad dog? Maximus or Max is a well-known figure in Okeechobee.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/6/22 |
A local woman was charged with aggravated assault when she allegedly pointed a shotgun...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/29/21 |
Bobby Travis was sentenced to 18 months and six days in state prison after pleading no contest to three counts cruelty to animals.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/28/21 |
The United States Marshals Service was contacted by the Avoyelles Parish County Sheriff’s Office regarding an arrest warrant...
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Special to the Lake Okeechobee News
Indian River County Sheriff's Office | 12/24/21 |
After all the years of Santa visiting city neighborhoods, this year, he will be visiting many of the county neighborhoods as well.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeehobee News | 12/20/21 |
Bee boxes fell from a truck and broke open on U.S. 441 Southeast near the roundabout ...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/8/21 |
A Seminole Elementary School student told one of his teachers another child was carrying a gun.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/2/21 |
Yes Okeechobee! There will be a city Santa this year.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/30/21 |
A 71-year-old man is accused of using his sons to help him commit a crime.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/29/21 |
After allegedly threatening to slit a child's throat, skin her alive and...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/22/21 |
A Vero man was charged with DUI after his car was found submerged in water.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/16/21 |
A man and woman were charged with possession of methamphetamine...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/15/21 |
After an altercation in their cell, one of the men was life-flighted to Lawnwood.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee news | 11/11/21 |