A gunfight at the C. Scott Driver Park in the early morning hours of Aug. 27 left one dead and three injured ...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/28/23 |
The Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office announces the arrest of Sebastian Urbana, 17, for First Degree Murder in connection with the shooting of another teen ...
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By Cpl. Jack Nash
Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office | 8/27/23 |
On Aug. 23,2023, Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office and Okeechobee City Police conducted a joint operation on the OHS campus ...
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By Cpl. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 8/26/23 |
Aug. 18 marked the beginning of the 2023 “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign.
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News from FHP
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8/26/23
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The following felony cases have either been tried in a court of law or have been settled without trial and are considered closed.
Ashley Nelson was sentenced …
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/25/23 |
Hendry County detectives requested a warrant and on Aug. 14, 2023, arrested 65-year-old Bruce Allen Martens...
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Special to Caloosa Belle Independent
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8/25/23
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The driver of a truck involved in a fatal accident in 2020 has been sentenced on separate charges.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/24/23 |
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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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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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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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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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 |