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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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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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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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Tucker Myers steps up to bat against Clewiston. [Photo by Richard Marion/Lake Okeechobee News]
Okeechobee Brahmans shutout Clewiston Tigers 7-0
The Okeechobee High School Brahman varsity baseball team shutout the Clewiston Tigers 7-0 on April 2. more
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Thin blue line in support of law enforcement is back in place in front of the police station..[Photo by Cathy Womble/Lake Okeechobee News]
Thin blue line back in front of police station
After nearly a year’s absence, the thin blue line is back in front of the Okeechobee City Police Department. more
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Woman arrested two hours after she was run over by a truck
After a woman was reportedly run over by her boyfriend’s truck, she was arrested and charged with burglary. more
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Man accused of punching out windshield above a baby
Thankfully, the baby was not injured, but an Okeechobee man was arrested last week after allegedly shattering a windshield more
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The inaugural Vietnam Veteran Day breakfast was a success..[Photo courtesy Gregg Maynard]
Inaugural Vietnam Veterans' Day breakfast is a success
Approximately 50 Vietnam veterans and their spouses were treated to a breakfast smorgasbord Friday in honor of National Vietnam War Veterans' Day. more
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Kissimmee man threatens woman with knife
After allegedly threatening a woman with a knife, a Kissimmee man reportedly told officers if anything ever happened to the woman … more
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Okeechobee; Florida: Four Arrested - 20 pounds of Psilocybin Mushrooms and 8.5 pounds of Marijuana.
Four arrested: 20 pounds of Psilocybin mushrooms and 8.5 pounds of marijuana confiscated
Four arrested - 20 pounds of Psilocybin mushrooms and 8.5 pounds of marijuana confiscated. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Children ages 1-3 had their own area to hunt Easter Eggs at the Spring Festival at the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center on March 30. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Spring Festival includes Easter Egg Hunt
The Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center grounds were the site for the March 30 Spring Festival, which included an Easter Egg Hunt for the kids. more
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Author Apolonia Nunez is the youngest member of the Seminole Tribe to receive her high school diploma and her AA degree. She was 15..[Photo courtesy Apolonia Nunez]
Indigenous woman publishes second book
An Okeechobee woman recently published her second book. more
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Bicyclist hit by car disappears
A white Kia reportedly hit a man on a bicycle last week, but the victim was never found. more
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Merchandiser accused of stealing cell phones at Walmart
A woman was arrested last week after allegedly stealing cell phones. more
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