The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges...
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10/3/23
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An inmate of the Okeechobee Correctional Institution was arrested after he allegedly attacked a corrections officer and broke his nose.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/3/23 |
On Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, Officer Jason Chapman, ID#23, will be laid to rest with full honors at the Okeechobee Evergreen Cemetery.
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By Sgt. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 10/3/23 |
Mathew Flores, who is accused of murdering a Lyft driver in Okeechobee County...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/2/23 |
The new Okeechobee County Jail addition is now successfully occupied with inmates.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/29/23 |
Okeechobee County Fire Rescue responded to a call concerning a gas spill last week at the Marathon Station on South Parrott Avenue.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/29/23 |
Six of nine individuals accused of credit card fraud were arrested this week.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/28/23 |
DESOTO COUNTY – A 45-year-old Okeechobee man was killed in a collision on State Road 70 in DeSoto County on Sept. 26 at 7:47 p.m.
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9/27/23
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With great sadness, we regret to inform you of the passing of Okeechobee City Police Officer Jason Chapman.
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By Detective Savanna Smith
PIO OCPD | 9/27/23 |
An Okeechobee woman is warning others about a possible phone scam involving Medicare.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/26/23 |
The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges...
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9/26/23
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The Okeechobee City Council recognized police officer Skip Eddings for his 20 years of service at their Sept. 25 meeting.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/26/23 |
The family of an Okeechobee teen who was killed in a shooting has set up a Gofundme.com page ...
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9/26/23
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An Okeechobee woman was arrested after allegedly pouring tea on a woman and then assaulting a deputy.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/21/23 |
A Century Link employee arrived at work and discovered the lock to the gate had been cut...
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By Detective Savanna Smith Yates
PIO OCPD | 9/21/23 |
After a dog was surrendered with a chain embedded in its neck, an Okeechobee man was charged with animal cruelty.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/21/23 |
An Okeechobee man was arrested at Taco Bell over the weekend after allegedly cursing, yelling and scaring customers.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/20/23 |
A West Palm Beach woman was arrested Saturday after she allegedly tried to smuggle a cell phone charger...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/20/23 |
The Florida Department of Corrections celebrates the top placement of six K-9 teams...
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9/19/23
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Multiple calls were made to the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office over the weekend...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/19/23 |