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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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In the Courts
The following felony cases have either been tried in a court of law or have been settled without trial and are considered closed.   Anthony Boswell was … more
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Man who thought trees were out to kill him sentenced to one year
Justin Edwards was sentenced to one year in county jail followed by three years probation... more
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Lawn care worker threatened with bow and arrow
While mowing a customer’s lawn, a lawn crew worker claims he was threatened by a man with a bow and arrow and called a racial slur. more
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Woman reports rape she claims happened when she was a minor
An Okeechobee man was charged with sexual battery and kidnap after a young woman came forward to accuse him of raping her when she was a teenager. more
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911 caller reports dog abuse
An anonymous caller to the 911 system last Friday told dispatch a man was outside beating a dog and shots were fired. more
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Raulerson Hospital
Raulerson and Lawnwood Hospital patient data leaked online
HCA Healthcare announced on July 10 that they had discovered that 11 million patients may... more
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FWC removes nearly 100 impaired operators during Operation Dry Water
From July 1-3, FWC officers arrested 94 vessel operators for boating under the influence... more
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