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🌱 What led deputies to raid two Okeechobee County homes last week?

Okeechobee, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi there, Okeechobee! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What led deputies to raid two Okeechobee County homes last week?
  • Who is leading Okeechobee’s Sons of the American Revolution chapter now?
  • Why an Okeechobee rehab stay landed this probationer back in jail

Also on today's calendar: Brahma Bull Bar & Grill - Okeechobee, FL - Micro One and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 87, low: 66.
  • Friday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 91 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 5 arrested after drug raids of 2 homes in Okeechobee County (wpbf.com) — Law enforcement in Okeechobee County recently raided two homes on Northeast 29th Terrace, seizing fentanyl and drug paraphernalia and arresting five adults. A 9-month-old child present during some alleged drug activity was found healthy but removed from the home due to unsafe conditions. Several of those arrested face fentanyl distribution and child neglect charges, following weeks of narcotics investigations.
   

• SAR installs new president (lakeonews.com) — A local heritage group in Okeechobee has chosen new leadership, with Gary Kirsch installed as the 2026-27 president of the Okeechobee Chapter Sons of the American Revolution. The ceremony, conducted by chapter registrar and chaplain Don Hanna, highlights ongoing activity in this community organization. Residents involved with SAR will see Kirsch guiding chapter events and projects.
   

• Wiccan Jailed For Refusing Christian Rehab Terms, Pending Reassignment (flaglerlive.com) — A man on probation who had been placed at Faith Farm’s Okeechobee rehab facility was ordered back into custody after refusing to comply with the program’s Christian requirements. The judge ruled his noncompliance violated probation and plans to reassign him to a different, state-approved treatment program while he’s held in jail. The case raises questions about religious expectations in court-ordered rehab.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Indiantown

  • Expired tag stop in Jupiter uncovers gun, meth, cocaine, fentanyl haul, police say (cbs12.com)
  • Outdoor fires up 12% in Martin County as peak fire season hits with hurricane season weeks away (wptv.com)
  • Florida data center plans have gone dark, but not all have been killed (tcpalm.com)

Port St. Lucie

  • Port St. Lucie invests in $31M water treatment plant to prevent shortages (wptv.com)
  • Florida K-9's heroic achievements memorialized by handler, police (tcpalm.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Okeechobee

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