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Early Monday morning, a piece of equipment accidentally hit a sprinkler in the back room at Walmart. According to one employee, there was water everywhere.
Early morning emergency brings out the big guns
Early Monday morning, a piece of equipment accidentally hit a sprinkler in the ... more
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FWC officers patrol Lake Okeechobee area
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Division of Law Enforcement Weekly Report from July 7 - July 13... more
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Okeechobee City police officers Dalton Pitts and Rafael Castaneda receive awards for their part in saving a man's life. Pictured left to right are Police Chief Donald Hagan, Officer Rafael Castaneda, Officer Dalton Pitts and Mayor Dowling Watford.
Police officers receive life-saving awards
Okeechobee City Police Officers Dalton Pitts and Rafael Castaneda were presented with life-saving awards for their part in saving the life of an Okeechobee man on June 3. They … more
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Detective Savanna Yates was honored for five years of service to the city of Okeechobee during the July 18 city council meeting. Pictured with Yates is Police Chief Donald Hagan (left) and Mayor Dowling Watford.
Detective honored for five years of service
Detective Savanna Yates is presented with a certificate for longevity on her 5th anniversary as an employee of the Okeechobee City Police Department. more
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The contract between the city of Okeechobee and Okeechobee Christian Academy for a school resource officer was approved for another two years. “It seems to be going very well,” said Mayor Watford. Police Chief Donald Hagan agreed and said the police department had active shooter training on the OCA campus this week. Officer Kelley Margerum has held the position of school resource officer at OCA for several years and is well-loved by the staff and students. This photo was taken on National School Resource Officer Day in February.
Officer Kelley Margerum to continue as school resource officer at OCA
The contract between the city of Okeechobee and Okeechobee Christian Academy for a school resource officer was approved for another two years. more
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K9 Angel recently began work at the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office as a therapy dog.
OCSO welcomes Therapy K9 Angel to the team
The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office welcomes its newest recruit, Therapy K9 Angel, to our team. more
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Group walks out without paying restaurant tab
A local restaurant is out $120 after customers walked out without paying their bill this weekend. more
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There is a speed limit for motorized bikes
Motorized bicycles that can not exceed 20 mph are legal in Florida. However, they are not allowed on Highways and MUST follow all Florida Bicycle Laws about sidewalks, streets, and … more
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Three trespassed from sports complex after doing donuts
Two men and a woman were trespassed from the Okeechobee Sports Complex Saturday night after they were caught doing donuts in an overflow parking lot. more
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Report of child chewing on Xanax unfounded
An anonymous caller claimed a young child was seen chewing on Xanax on the morning of July 13. more
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Lost boy reunited with grandmother
A young boy gave passersby a scare Thursday afternoon when he was spotted walking down the road in the rain all by himself. more
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Okeechobee Arrest Report
The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges... more
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Okeechobee man convicted of burglary
Jeremy Nave was sentenced in June to 10 months in county jail after pleading no contest... more
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Couple reports neighbor for firing a gun
An Okeechobee couple called 911 to report shots fired near their property on Northwest 260th Street Friday afternoon. more
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OKEECHOBEE — Local firefighters spent their weekend raising funds and school supplies for the Back to School Expo to be hosted by Our Village of Okeechobee. Okeechobee Fire Rescue Local Union 2918 were in front of Walmart from 9 am. until 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Firefighters said they were pleased with the public's response and most passersby were very generous. The expo will be held on Saturday July 29 at the Okeechobee High School from 8 a.m. until noon. For information on becoming a sponsor or vendor at this event, email prevention@ourvillageokeechobee.org or call 863-447-0473.
Firefighters raise funds for school supplies
Local firefighters spent their weekend raising funds and school supplies for... more
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Drug house closed by task force
July 13, 2023, members of the Okeechobee Narcotics Task Force, Sheriff's Special Response Team (SRT)... more
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Multiple calls to 911 report abandoned trailer blocking U.S. 441 last week
An abandoned trailer in the middle of U.S. 441 caused multiple calls to 911 over the weekend. more
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Woman run over by golf cart
An Okeechobee woman was transported to Raulerson Hospital last week after being run over by a golf cart. more
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Plans for dog park on hold for now
The long-awaited dog park in front of the sheriff’s office will not be coming any time soon said Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office Community Relations Cpl. Jack Nash. more
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Jail inmate reportedly cuts wrists
An inmate of the Okeechobee County jail was hospitalized last week after reportedly attempting suicide by cutting his wrists. more
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