Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office

10/30/2026

🎃 DON'T FORGET, OKEECHOBEE! 🎃

Tomorrow night is the Halloween Extravaganza!

📍 Agri-Civic Center
🕠 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Our Citizen Observer Patrol and Community Liaison Team will be handing out our popular light-up safety wands!

And YES, they're soft enough for all the little swordsmen and swordfighters roaming around tomorrow night! ⚔️😂

Remember, enter from the State Road 710 entrance!

Come out, have some fun, and enjoy a safe Halloween with us!

See you tomorrow night, Okeechobee! 🎃👻

10/30/2026

As families across Florida prepare for a night of costumes, candy, and fun, let’s remember a few simple things: slow down in neighborhoods, watch for children crossing streets, and stay alert.

And to the deputies working tomorrow night to keep our communities safe, thank you.

Stay safe, Florida.

Florida Deputy Sheriffs Association
Serving Those Who Serve.

10/30/2026

YO...yo... yo... I-Phone Users!

🚨 FRAUD FRIDAY: iPHONE USERS, BEWARE! 📱

Have you received a text message claiming your Apple ID has been compromised, your iCloud storage is full, or someone has made an unauthorized purchase using your Apple account?

DON'T TAKE THE BAIT! 🎣

Scammers are sending fake Apple security alerts designed to scare you into clicking a link and entering your Apple ID password, credit card information, or verification codes.

🔴 Here's how to protect yourself:

✅ Never click suspicious links in unexpected text messages.

✅ Never share your Apple verification codes with anyone.

✅ Check your Apple account directly through your iPhone Settings, not through a text message link.

✅ Remember, scammers can make messages appear to come from legitimate companies.

REMEMBER: Just because a message has an Apple logo doesn't mean it's from Apple!

The Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office reminds everyone that a few seconds of caution could save you thousands of dollars.

Think Before You Click!

10/29/2026

********* OKEECHOBEE PARENT'S READ & SHARE THIS POST **********

https://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/sops/home.jsf

🎃 TRICK-OR-TREAT? CHECK YOUR STREET! 🎃

Before your little ghosts and goblins head out this Halloween, take a moment to know who's in your neighborhood!

The Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office reminds parents that the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) provides a free online registry where you can check for registered sexual offenders and predators in areas where your children may be trick-or-treating.

🔎 A few minutes of checking can help you make informed decisions and keep Halloween safe for everyone!

👉 Check your neighborhood here: https://offender.fdle.state.fl.us

Stay alert, stay informed, and have a SAFE and HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 🎃👻

(b)  "Community" means any county where the sexual predator lives or otherwise establishes or maintains a temporary or permanent residence.

10/29/2026

🚨 POST OR CALL? THOUGHT OF THE DAY!

While you're busy posting about an emergency or dangerous situation on social media, ask yourself one question...

Have I called someone who can actually help?

Social media can spread information, but it doesn't dispatch emergency responders!

📞 In an emergency, CALL 911 FIRST!

Make the call before you make the post. It could save someone's life.

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10/29/2026

🎃 COME ONE, COME ALL TO THE HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA! 🎃

Our Citizens Observer Patrol (COP) and Community Liaison Team will be on-site handing out our always-popular “Light Up for Safety” wands! ✨

Bring the kids, bring the family, and join us for a fun, safe, and welcoming Halloween celebration for kids and adults of all ages!

🕠 Time: 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

🚗 IMPORTANT REMINDER: Please enter using the State Road 710 entrance. The emergency vehicle entrance will be closed to public traffic.

We look forward to seeing everyone for a SPOOKTACULAR evening! 👻🎃

10/28/2026

🔎 COLD CASE THURSDAYS

Some cases grow cold, but they are never forgotten.

Each month, we'll spotlight an unsolved case through our new Cold Case Thursdays series, sharing information, renewing awareness, and asking for your help.

Because sometimes, one tip is all it takes to bring answers to a family.

New look. Renewed attention. Same commitment to justice.

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10/28/2026

IT'S TIME TO LIGHT UP THE NIGHT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 👮‍♂️

10/28/2026

📅 SAVE THIS DATE! 📅

🎣 2027 HOOKIN' SPECKS FISHING TOURNAMENT! 🎣

It's that time of year again, folks!

Get those boats ready, dust off those fishing poles, and prepare for another great year on the water!

REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2026, AT 8:00 AM!

💰 Tournament Registration:

Entry Fee: $175.00

Biggest Speck Competition: $25.00

Total: $200.00

HOW TO REGISTER:

Complete your online registration at:
🌐 www.okeesheriff.com/hookinspecks

Registration fees must be paid in person at the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office. Please retain your receipt and provide a copy as requested.

🚨 IMPORTANT TOURNAMENT RULE!

At least ONE member of each team must be an active or retired first responder or qualifying military service member.

This includes military personnel, law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency services personnel, nurses, and doctors.

Complete tournament rules are available on the registration website.

❤️ MORE THAN JUST A FISHING TOURNAMENT!

We want to remind everyone that Hookin' Specks is much more than a day of fishing and friendly competition.

This tournament represents a proud partnership between the Glades County Sheriff's Office and the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office, united by a shared commitment to supporting the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches.

ALL proceeds from this tournament go directly to the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches, helping provide opportunities, guidance, stability, and brighter futures for the young people served by this incredible organization.

Every boat that enters, every team that participates, and every sponsor who supports this event becomes part of something much bigger than fishing.

Together, our two Sheriff's Offices are demonstrating that partnerships between neighboring counties can make a lasting difference in the lives of young people who need it most.

We're not just catching specks, we're helping build futures! 🎣❤️

Thank you to everyone who continues to support this tournament and the mission behind it.

Florida Sheriffs Association

10/28/2026

🚨 WARRANT WEDNESDAY! 🚨

You've heard the famous saying, "Linda, Linda, Linda... LISTEN!" 😂

Well, today we're saying...

"TALETHA! TALETHA! TALETHA!" 🤦‍♂️

Girl, when are you gonna learn?! Next to a church or school..... Sheesh! 👀😂

It's another edition of Warrant Wednesday with the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office, and Taletha, you've officially made the spotlight!

Remember, folks, warrants don't just disappear because you ignore them!