A New York man was arrested this week on multiple charges involving a shooting in January of 2022.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/5/23 |
Several counties in South Florida are currently dealing with this picture being circulated by students.
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By Cpl. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 5/5/23 |
]Bicycle Bob stopped by with some donations for the "Ride to Work" program.
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By Cpl. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 5/4/23 |
On May 10, Kelley Sherman will have been missing for three years. She is not only missing but is considered endangered. Her family is still offering a $1,000 reward for …
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/4/23 |
An Okeechobee man is being sought after he was accused of escaping from the back seat of a patrol car yesterday.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/3/23 |
In the late evening of May 2, 2023, Okeechobee County Fire Rescue responded to a medical call for service of a man bleeding from the head near the railroad tracks at the 700 …
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By Cpl. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 5/3/23 |
An Okeechobee grandma is out more than $800 after allowing her young grandchildren to use her debit card to buy an online game.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/2/23 |
An Okeechobee man faces multiple charges after allegedly striking another vehicle with his truck deliberately.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/2/23 |
An Okeechobee City police officer was honored recently in St. Lucie County after he helped a woman through a medical emergency.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/2/23 |
Okeechobee County Deputy Andrew Wolgamott was dispatched to the 19300 block of Northwest 80th Drive after a former Okeechobee County Commissioner was accused of making death …
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/2/23 |
Whether you’re walking, riding a motorcycle or bicycle, or driving a vehicle with any number of wheels...
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges...
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Okeechobee County Fire Rescue held a Change of Command ceremony on Friday, April 28, 2023. According to Retiring Chief Ralph Franklin, this is the first time in Okeechobee history …
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/1/23 |
Contrary to popular belief, it is not illegal to spank your children, said Sheriff Noel E. Stephen.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/28/23 |
Wednesday evening, a jury of his peers found Kevin Hughes guilty of the first-degree murder of Jennifer Benson-Hughes.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/1/22 |
True Okee is a podcast featuring true crime and weird stories from the forgotten heartland of South Florida.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/5/22 |
In 1959, Okeechobee is hoping the new Florida School for Boys will help rebuild the shrinking local economy. Fifty years later, sheriff deputies gather to search the property
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/18/22 |
In this bonus episode of True Okee, we examine the death of Okeechobee County Sheriff John Collier
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/20/21 |