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Juror explains 'not guilty' verdict
After deliberating for about an hour, a jury of six found Jerome Johnson not guilty on the charge of fleeing with disregard to safety of persons. more
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Dollar General receives Cease and Desist order.
Dollar General closed after building was deemed unsafe
Customers were surprised this week when they attempted to shop at the Dollar General store near Publix and found the store closed and notices placed on the building. more
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Okeechobee Fire Report
Okeechobee County Fire Rescue responded to 304 incidents between March 13 and March 27. These included 15 smoke or fire, 24 motor vehicle accidents, seven invalid assists, one aircraft standby, 226 … more
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Woman claims she thought the truck belonged to her cousin
Monday morning, an Okeechobee woman was inside her home getting ready to go to the doctor’s office when she heard loud banging on her door. more
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Each year, Special Olympic athletes and law enforcement officers participate in the Torch Run.
Annual Torch Run to take place on April 14
It's that time again; It's time for the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run to benefit Special Olympics. more
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Did you know?
In the past 87 days, your Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office has responded to 8,318 calls of service... 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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FHP Criminal Interdiction Unit seized over $110M in contraband in 2022
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and the Florida Highway Patrol are... more
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FHP Criminal Interdiction Unit seized over $110M in contraband in 2022
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and the Florida Highway Patrol are... more
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Deputies use stop sticks to recover stolen vehicle
Last week, Okeechobee County deputies used stop sticks to recover a vehicle reported stolen in Orlando. more
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Homeowner tackles alleged burglar
After his truck was broken into, a local homeowner captured the alleged burglar himself. more
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High-speed chase ends in arrest
After a short-lived high-speed chase, a 23-year-old Okeechobee man was arrested. more
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Lorida woman killed in one-vehicle crash on US 98
A 49-year-old Lorida woman was killed Friday night (March 23) in a one-vehicle accident on U.S. 98 North in Okeechobee County ... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Construction is going well on the first pod in the Okeechobee County Jail expansion (square building near center of photo).
Okeechobee County jail expansion makes progress
The new Okeechobee County Jail housing pod building is really starting to come together ... more
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Police Chief Donald Hagan is pictured with Sgt. Cody Daigneault, Sgt. Jessica Francis and K9 Luna during the recognition ceremony Tuesday night.
Okeechobee City police officers promoted
Two Okeechobee City Police Officers were recognized during the March 21 Okeechobee City Council Meeting. more
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OKEECHOBEE — After nearly 20 years of service to the city of Okeechobee, Detective James Pickering is retiring. Pickering began his career with the Okeechobee City Police Department in March of 2006. He became a member of the narcotics task force in 2008, was promoted to detective in 2013 and has set his retirement date for March 31. Police Chief Donald Hagan said, “He’s done a great job. I’m so proud to know James.” Pickering worked under three different police chiefs, and plans to continue his work at the academy teaching rookies how to do their jobs well. Pickering, who has a close relationship with Santa Claus said, “Santa Claus and I are tight. I have it on good authority he will be back.” Pictured with the detective are his wife and his mother.
Police detective retiring
After nearly 20 years of service to the city of Okeechobee, Detective James Pickering is retiring. more
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Stranger reaches in a woman's door and turns out her lights
An Okeechobee woman came home one night last week to find a strange man sitting on her back porch, wearing her husband’s clothes and drinking their beer. more
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Police Officers Jason Chapman, Garret Kelley and Brandy Drapal were sworn in on Tuesday night.
New police officers sworn in
During the Tuesday night city council meeting/town hall meeting, three new police officers were sworn in and pinned. more
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"Friend" allegedly steals credit card, gun and jewelry
After her “friend” allegedly took her credit card without permission, an Okeechobee woman called the law. more
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Okeechobee man accused of trying to run ex-wife off the road
An Okeechobee woman called 911 claiming her ex-husband tried to run her off the road. more
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