We’d like to welcome our newest Detention Deputies: Dracia, Mercedes and Horace to the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office. (Pictured are Captain Shannon Peterson, Captain Scott Deloney, Sheriff Noel E. Stephen, D/D Dracia Peacock, D/D Mercedes Calcagno, Captain Robert Coleman and D/D Horace Nicholson) Welcome to our team! Michele Bell, PIO

Congratulations are in order for two of our recent graduates and one recent promotion. Deputy Sheriff Ben Vuleta and Deputy Sheriff Tyler Ott recently graduated the cross-over academy and are now part of our Uniformed Road Patrol division. Detention Deputy David Rogers Jr. was recently promoted to Detention Deputy Corporal. (Pictured are Road Patrol Captain Shannon Peterson, Deputy Sheriff Vuleta, Deputy Sheriff Ott, Sheriff Noel E. Stephen, CID Captain Robert Coleman, Corpor

Congratulations to Cpl. Stacey Ellerbee on completion of her Leadership Legacy Program of over 580 hours. Pictured with Stacey is IRSC Advanced Training Coordinator Darren Minger. Well done Corporal Ellerbee! Michele Bell, PIO

Sometimes you need to step outside, get some air, and remind yourself of who you are and where you want to be… I hope your Tuesday is tremendous! Michele Bell, PIO

Success is not final; failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts. Hope you have a magnificent Monday! Michele Bell, PIO

In observance of Veterans Day, the administrative offices will be closed on Friday, November 10, 2017. Veteran’s Day Prayer Dear Lord, Today we honor our veterans, past and present, worthy men and women who gave their best when they were called upon to serve and protect their country. We pray that you will bless them, Lord, for their unselfish service in the continual struggle to preserve our freedoms, our safety, and our country’s heritage, for all of us. Bless them abundant

It’s a beautiful morning Okeechobee. Have a wonderful day! Michele Bell, PIO

Each Wednesday morning before starting the day we are led in prayer by OCSO Brother Joe Bishop. Today was no different however, our prayers today were focused on those victims of the mass shooting in Sutherland Springs, Texas. For the loved ones of those killed, we know that no words can ease the loss you feel, just know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Michele Bell, PIO

CAUTION With the recent fog we’ve had in the last couple of days, please heed the following safety tips: *Turn on headlights; Use low beam headlights and fog lights. Do not use high beams. *Slow down and do not drive faster than your vision. *Increase following distance to ensure enough reaction time and stopping distance. *Use windshield wipers and defroster as necessary to maximize visibility. *Be ready for emergency stops by other vehicles. *Turn off your cruise control so