Pet Therapy Program in Okeechobee County
On August 31, 2023, the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit’s Pet Therapy Program expanded into Okeechobee County in support of the circuit’s Early Childhood Court. The Nineteenth Judicial Circuit is partnered with…
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist joins OCSO as Mental Health Coordinator
The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the addition of Jessica Lea to our family as the new Mental Health Coordinator. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist…
News Cast 11/14
News Cast for November 14th: Congressman raises questions about electric vehicles Florida 18th District Congressman Scott Franklin said he is concerned about the onslaught of electric vehicles. He said China…
News Cast 11/13
News Cast for November 13th: OUA asks for state help The Okeechobee Utility Authority is still talking about renovations to their existing offices downtown. They had talked last year of…
News Cast 11/10
News Cast for November 10th: Dogs surrendered after attacking child A 10-year-old girl was hospitalized after being mauled by two pit bulls in Country Hills Estates. She suffered wounds to…
News Cast 11/9
News Cast for November 9th: County names new head over roads and bridges After a long search Okeechobee looked to Kansas to find a new road and bridge director. Darren…
News Cast 11/8
News Cast for November 8th: A public meeting on the LOCAR project resulted in few public comments. The large reservoir proposed in eastern Highlands County between Cornwell and the Kissimmee…
News Cast 11/6
News Cast for November 6th: Sex offender possesses porn goes back to prison An Okeechobee sex offender gets another 15 years in prison. Daryl Tindall was released earlier this year…
News Cast 11/3
News Cast for November 3rd: Building around the landfill A 400 acre industrial park proposed on Berman Road. The zoning would go from agriculture to heavy industrial to allow nine…