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Jacksonville man charged with fleeing at high speeds
A Jacksonville man was arrested last week after allegedly fleeing law enforcement at high speeds. more
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Cyber tip leads to arrest
An investigation was opened after the Criminal Investigative division received a cyber tip about an individual within Okeechobee County uploading child pornography … more
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OCI inmate killed during assault by another inmate
On April 9, an inmate was pronounced deceased from an apparent inmate-on-inmate assault at Okeechobee Correctional Institution. more
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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and Donate Life Month
Two charitable organizations were recognized by the Hendry County Commission during its ... more
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Lady Brahmans win over Port St. Lucie 17-0
The Okeechobee High School Lady Brahman varsity softball team defeated the Port St Lucie Lady Jaguars 17-0 more
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Multiple fires keep firefighters busy
Multiple fires in Okeechobee County kept firefighters busy over the last week. more
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LaSala's Big 'O' Dojo is offering a free self-defense seminar for women and girls.
LaSala's Big "O" Dojo offers free self-defense class for women and girls
LaSala's Big "O" Dojo, located in the Cedar Plaza on Southwest Third Terrace, is owned and operated by Master Chris LaSala and offers Christ-centered martial arts. more
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Ultrasound tech Michelle Anderson (left) and Robyn Garner assistant director are pictured with the Pregnancy Center of Okeechobee's new 4D ultrasound machine Maggie.
New ultrasound machine is a game changer
The Pregnancy Center of Okeechobee has been a part of the Okeechobee community for many years, serving those... more
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Ullona gets probation on grand theft charge
A Kissimmee man was arrested in connection with the theft of fuel in Okeechobee County last week. more
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Eastside Elementary School Resource Officer Eric Benitez was selected as Hendry County Sherriff’s Officer of the Year at the Clewiston Elk’s Lodge Community Awards on April 5. [Photo courtesy Eastside Elementary School]
School Resource Officer honored
Eastside Elementary School Resource Officer Eric Benitez was selected as Hendry County Sherriff’s Officer of the Year at the Clewiston Elk’s Lodge more
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Thomas found not guilty of burglary
Earl Thomas was sentenced in March by a jury of his peers to two months in county jail on a charge of trespass. more
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Man attacked twice in two days, first robbed and then stabbed
A man claimed he was attacked twice by strangers within two days. more
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Deceased body found in house fire
On Thursday, April 4,  at approximately 5:43 a.m., Okeechobee Police Department and Okeechobee County Fire Department, responded to a reported house fire on SE 7 th Street; … more
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74-year-old man accused of hitting teen on head with revolver
A 74-year-old Okeechobee man was arrested after allegedly chasing a teen with a gun because his dog went into the man’s yard. more
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Verbal sparring on the job leads to threat to shoot
After weeks of verbal sparring, things came to a head when one employee threatened to shoot another. more
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Woman finds her own property listed for rent on the internet
A property owner was shocked to discover someone had listed her property for rent on Facebook. more
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Woman claims her ex 'messed with' her cocaine; calls 911
After she was transported to Raulerson hospital by ambulance, a woman told medical personnel she thought her ex-boyfriend... more
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Lynvetta Myers hugs Superintendent of Schools Michael Swindle during the school board meeting April 3 where it was announced Myers would be retiring April 30. Myers was a school bus driver for 35 years at the school district. [Photo courtesy Hendry County School District]
Long-time school district bus driver retires after 35 years
The Hendry County School Board bid farewell to another longtime employee during its ... more
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Amari Jackson, Cassie Taylor, and Kamryn Johnson with Coach Jeff Gonzales and Athletic Director Marroquin Sr. [Photo courtesy LaBelle Middle School]
Three LMS student-athletes selected for girls All-Star basketball game
Three LaBelle Middle School Bronco girls basketball players have been selected to participate in the 2024 All-Star basketball game this summer. more
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Manny's Sunflower and Roses Shop & Gifts stirs controversy..[Photo by Cathy Womble/Lake Okeechobee News]
Flower shop stirs controversy over food trucks
You would not think it to look at it, but this beautiful new flower shop is at the center of some controversy within the city. more
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