Where are sex offenders on Halloween? Worried about your kids knocking on doors of sex offenders while trick or treating? Kids in Okeechobee are busy getting their Halloween costumes ready. The overall focus is to keep children safe, especially on a night when there's so many of them outdoors. Okeechobee County currently has (2) juvenile offenders, (104) offenders and (10) predators), that register with the Sheriff’s Office. Florida's number of registered sex offenders is rising dramatically. Restrictions can vary from case to case, depending on court-ordered probation requirements and the crimes committed. Some offenders and predators have no restrictions. But, for the most part, offender
2017 Jr. Miss Fall Festival Queen Starr Ozolins, Sheriff Noel E. Stephen and 2017 Miss Fall Festival Queen Donielle Harper. Congratulations Ladies! Michele Bell, PIO
HALLOWEEN IS FAST APPROACHING Here are a few tips to prepare parents and make fun for everyone. *Encourage the kids to use facial make-up instead of a mask *Spend the extra dollar and purchase quality make-up. You don’t want your kid to have that same look weeks later *If possible, design the costume to accommodate a sweater or even a jacket underneath depending on the weather *Make sure that all costumes and accessories are flame resistant *Keep in mind how much walking they’ll be doing for their age. You don’t want to have to carry your little ghoul home *Carry extra bags to empty candy in so the kids don’t get overly tired *If you have more than one child to supervise, try bringing a wago
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day On Saturday, October 28, from 10a.m. to 2 p.m. the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your pills for disposal to Flagler Park, 55 SE 3 Avenue, Okeechobee. (The DEA cannot accept liquids or needles or sharps, only pills or patches.) The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion
Thursday think about: Anyone can count the seeds in an apple, but no one can count the apples in a seed… Have a great day! Michele Bell, PIO
Be the kind of person that when your feet hit the floor in the morning, the devil says “Damn, she’s(he’s) up!" Have a blessed day. Michele Bell, PIO
Accept that some days you are the pigeon, and some days you are the statue… But it can still be a great day! Michele Bell, PIO
When someone is mean, don’t listen. When someone is rude, walk away. When someone tries to put you down, stay firm. Don’t let someone else’s bad behavior destroy your inner peace. Have a great Monday! Michele Bell, PIO
Road closure due to a traffic crash at Hwy 98 and NW 4 Street No northbound traffic at Hwy 98/Hwy 70 W Southbound traffic is diverted onto NW 4 Street eastbound No further information at this time Michele Bell, PIO
Not every person knows how to love a dog, but every dog knows how to love a person…Hug your dog Have a great weekend! Michele Bell, PIO
Traffic Crash: Highway 710 is closed both directions (east and west) Road closure at Fox Brown Trail in Indiantown westbound Traffic is being re-routed from Fox Brown Trail to Hwy 714 and back to Hwy 710 at Okeechobee County line Crash being worked by Florida Highway Patrol No further information at this time Michele Bell, PIO
Kind of hard to see, but the little crisp in the air brought this big boy out early this morning… Get up and enjoy the day! Michele Bell, PIO
Don’t worry that you’re not strong enough before you begin. It is in the journey that God makes you strong. Blessings to you! Michele Bell, PIO
The happiest people don’t have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything they have… Happy Day to you! Michele Bell, PIO
The biggest troublemaker you’ll probably ever have to deal with, watches you from the mirror every morning…make it a good day! Start your week off great! Michele Bell, PIO
Members of Everglades Elementary 2017-2018 Safety Patrol Unit were sworn in today by Sheriff Noel E. Stephen, along with SRO Sgt. Mark Roberts and Guidance Counselor Ms. Stinnett. All members are recommended by school staff and have demonstrated superior citizenship at school. Congratulations to each of you! Michele Bell, PIO
Dear Tractor Supply of Okeechobee, Thank you for your generous donation of $2000 for the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Animal Control. Your donation will help care for the animals, keep them fed, housed and taken care of until someone comes and gives them a forever home. Chief Gary Bell and Sgt. Arlene Durbin accepted the check from Store Manager Todd Thomas. Thanks again! Michele Bell, PIO
