On May 10, Kelley Sherman will have been missing for three years. She is not only missing but is considered endangered. Her family is still offering a $1,000 reward for …
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/4/23 |
An Okeechobee man is being sought after he was accused of escaping from the back seat of a patrol car yesterday.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/3/23 |
In the late evening of May 2, 2023, Okeechobee County Fire Rescue responded to a medical call for service of a man bleeding from the head near the railroad tracks at the 700 …
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By Cpl. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 5/3/23 |
An Okeechobee grandma is out more than $800 after allowing her young grandchildren to use her debit card to buy an online game.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/2/23 |
An Okeechobee man faces multiple charges after allegedly striking another vehicle with his truck deliberately.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/2/23 |
An Okeechobee City police officer was honored recently in St. Lucie County after he helped a woman through a medical emergency.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/2/23 |
Okeechobee County Deputy Andrew Wolgamott was dispatched to the 19300 block of Northwest 80th Drive after a former Okeechobee County Commissioner was accused of making death …
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/2/23 |
Whether you’re walking, riding a motorcycle or bicycle, or driving a vehicle with any number of wheels...
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5/2/23
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges...
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5/2/23
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Okeechobee County Fire Rescue held a Change of Command ceremony on Friday, April 28, 2023. According to Retiring Chief Ralph Franklin, this is the first time in Okeechobee history …
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/1/23 |
Contrary to popular belief, it is not illegal to spank your children, said Sheriff Noel E. Stephen.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/28/23 |
The following felony cases have either been tried in a court of law or have been settled without trial and are considered closed.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/27/23 |
OKEECHOBEE – April 23-29 is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week in Okeechobee County.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/27/23 |
James Howling IV was sentenced on March 16 to one year in county jail after pleading no contest to threatening to injure or kill and making a threat of mass destruction.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/27/23 |
Okeechobee County Fire Rescue responded to 278 incidents between April 10 and April 23.
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4/27/23
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Retired but not ready to sit around. How about giving back to your community.
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By Cpl. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 4/27/23 |
On Tuesday, April 25, members of the Glades County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Okeechobee Narcotics Task Force...
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4/27/23
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On April 25, 2023, Detective Torres was assigned a case regarding a victim making allegations against...
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By Cpl. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 4/27/23 |
On April 25, 2023, Detective Torres was assigned a case regarding a victim making allegations ...
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By Jack Nash
OCSO | 4/26/23 |
A 68-year-old man was transported to HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital Sunday, April 16 after his oxygen tank exploded in his face.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/25/23 |