Children in Mrs. Cook’s class at North Elementary were busy this morning making thank you notes for Deputy Sheriff William Hill. They wanted to show their appreciation and thank him for keeping them safe. Deputy Hill stated, “This is absolutely the best award I’ve ever received!!!” Michele Bell, PIO

I dare you to throw kindness around like confetti… Have a Wonderful Weekend! Michele Bell, PIO

Don’t just count your blessings, be the blessing other people count on… It’s Thankful Thursday! Michele Bell, PIO

Open your eyes and notice the beauty of this wonderful world… Hope you have a Wonderful Wednesday! Michele Bell, PIO

Another day, another blessing… It’s a beautiful morning! Michele Bell, PIO

(18) Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office - Home StartFragment US 441 SE between canal 59 and SE 66th Avenue: Maintenance permit project: Crews are constructing a new pumping station including a new driveway connection to US 441 SE. Watch for workers close to the roadway with shoulder closures. Watch for trucks and equipment entering and leaving the roadway. ... US 441 south at NW 2nd Street: Maintenance permit project: Crews are installing underground utilities under the sidew

Maybe this day is not One of your favorites, but Never forget that every Day you wake up is an Amazing gift and it’s up to You to make it count… Have a great Day! Michele Bell, PIO

We’d like to give a BIG shout out to the Okeechobee City Fire Department and Okeechobee County Fire Rescue for helping in our school zones to keep our kids safe!

StartFragment ATTEMPT TO LOCATE VIRGINIA UVIEYRA-SANCHEZ DOB: 11/9/89 5’5; APPROX. 180 LBS. BROWN HAIR; BROWN EYES... TATTOOS ON UPPER LEFT CHEST; RIGHT ARM AND LEFT ARM; ABDOMEN LAST SEEN WEARING BLACK PANTS AND BLACK SHIRT Ms. Uvieyra-Sanchez was reported missing on August 12, 2019. She was last seen in the Basswood area of Okeechobee County on Sunday, August 11 at approximately 5:00 am. An unknown person in a gray car, possibly a Pontiac, stopped and she got into th