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Okeechobee law enforcement officer look forward to the annual torch run all year.
LEOs hold annual Special Olympic Torch Run
The annual Torch Run for Special Olympics involved law enforcement officers from multiple agencies. more
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Arrest made in daycare neglect investigation
The former director of the Okeechobee Children's Academy Tasha Pettit was arrested on Sunday, March 27 after a year-long investigation. more
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Mom finds baby's diaper filled with blood
Sierra Casian came home after a long day at work and found her baby wearing a diaper filled with blood ... more
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Jonna Kimla
Woman cuts off ankle monitor and makes a run for it
Less than 48 hours after her release on bond from the county jail, Jonna Kimla is on the run from the law. more
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The "dungeon" where the girl was hidden before deputies searched the trailer is located behind this rug.
Young teen held in 'dungeon' after consuming mushroom tea
Last summer, two young teens were served “shroom” tea by a 47-year old man. more
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Circle K is popular place to nap over the weekend
In an unusual set of circumstances, two different men in two different vehicles were accused of sleeping at Circle K. more
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Max taken to doggy jail after his owner was arrested.
Is Max a bad dog?
Is Maximus a bad dog? Maximus or Max is a well-known figure in Okeechobee. more
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Neighbors arrested after fight over donkey
A local woman was charged with aggravated assault when she allegedly pointed a shotgun... more
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Travis sentenced for horse's death
Bobby Travis was sentenced to 18 months and six days in state prison after pleading no contest to three counts cruelty to animals. more
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Travis
Fugitive captured in Okeechobee
The United States Marshals Service was contacted by the Avoyelles Parish County Sheriff’s Office regarding an arrest warrant... more
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Santa to visit county neighborhoods this week
After all the years of Santa visiting city neighborhoods, this year, he will be visiting many of the county neighborhoods as well. more
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Stephanie Weeks cleans up after bee accident.
Beekeeper saves the day
Bee boxes fell from a truck and broke open on U.S. 441 Southeast near the roundabout ... more
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Child brings BB gun to school, charged with carrying a concealed weapon
A Seminole Elementary School student told one of his teachers another child was carrying a gun. more
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Santa visits city neighborhoods in 2020.
Yes Okeechobee! There will be a city Santa visit this year ...
Yes Okeechobee! There will be a city Santa this year. more
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Father and sons accused of aggravated assault
A 71-year-old man is accused of using his sons to help him commit a crime. more
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Man accused of threatening to skin a child
After allegedly threatening to slit a child's throat, skin her alive and... more
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Vero Beach man charged with DUI
A Vero man was charged with DUI after his car was found submerged in water. more
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Couple charged with possession after drugs are found in trash can
A man and woman were charged with possession of methamphetamine... more
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David Montanez is accused of killing his cellmate.
Inmate charged with murder of cellmate at OCI
After an altercation in their cell, one of the men was life-flighted to Lawnwood. more
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