An Okeechobee man was sentenced after using identity theft to take out loans in someone else's name.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/24/23 |
An Okeechobee woman was sentenced to 10 months in county jail on drug charges.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/24/23 |
An Okeechobee man was sentenced to four months in county jail after he hit a deputy with his cane.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/24/23 |
Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking accreditation from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/24/23 |
On Sunday, August 20, 2023, two vehicles were burglarized at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church located at 901 SW 6th Street, during service.
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By Detective Savanna Smith
PIO OCPD | 8/22/23 |
The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges...
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8/22/23
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges...
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8/22/23
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A 70-year-old Okeechobee woman was handcuffed and placed in the back of a squad car after her grandson accused her of shoving him.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/22/23 |
An Okeechobee woman was charged with DUI with property damage last week after allegedly hitting a culvert and multiple mailboxes.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/21/23 |
An Okeechobee man was arrested last week on charges stemming from alleged incidents occurring in October 2022.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/21/23 |
A Great Dane was reported missing following a traffic accident on Aug.9.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/18/23 |
Okeechobee City dispatchers will most likely see more money in their paychecks in the near future.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/18/23 |
Many in the city of Okeechobee could soon be saying, “I told you so” in reference to the city’s fire services.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/18/23 |
A local woman was shocked Sunday night when a man she did not know burst into her room, assaulted her physically and demanded money.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/15/23 |
The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges...
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8/15/23
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges...
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8/15/23
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An Okeechobee man was arrested this week for crimes allegedly committed in 2019.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/15/23 |
An Okeechobee County Fire Rescue crew was presented with the prestigious Stork Award last week.
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8/15/23
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Sheriff Noel E. Stephen was asked to join a West Palm Beach panel hosted by Senator Rick Scott.
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8/14/23
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On Aug. 11 , the Florida Highway Patrol (FHannounced the arrest of seven individuals on charges related to the fraudulent …
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8/12/23
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