Okeechobee County, FL

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, Fla. — Isolated strong thunderstorms are expected in Okeechobee County and areas of the Treasure Coast Saturday. Interactive radar: South Florida weather coverage from WPBF 25 News. WPBF 25 News meteorologists say the storms will form after a warm and muggy afternoon, with temperatures near 90 degrees...

The sheriff's office said Kaitlynn Barnes was arrested Wednesday in the 4800 block of Highway 441, southeast Okeechobee.

Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office deputies detained 3 people Monday, including a 13-year-old, after a tip followed by an investigation led them to find a marijuana-growing operation inside a residence.

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Wildfires are keeping crews busy in Okeechobee County. Fire Rescue said its crews along with the Florida Forest Service have been busy over the past few days responding to numerous wildfires across the county. The observed fire danger rating for the county is currently...

OKEECHOBEE, Fla. (CBS12) — An 18-year-old was arrested for transmitting child porn in Okeechobee. According to the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office, Kaitlyn Barnes was arrested after an investigation that spanned several months. She faces charges of transmitting child porn and bestiality, among others.

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Two people were detained in a marijuana grow operation in Okeechobee County, according to Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office. On Monday, the Okeechobee Narcotics Task Force received information about a marijuana grow operation just east of U.S. Highway 98 and north of Park Street. Task...

Hibiscus Children’s Center Helps Children Heal Through Mental Health Services. Treasure Coast - May is “Mental Health Awareness Month”. During this time, and throughout the year, Hibiscus Children’s Center focuses on providing Mental Health Services to children and youth in our care and in the community to help them overcome the obstacles and challenges they are facing. Some of the issues addressed include low self-esteem, divorce and family conflict, child sexual abuse, physical abuse or neglect, drop in grades or problems concentrating in class, sudden changes in behavior, and excessive fears, phobias, anxiety, and depression.

The deadline for graduating high school seniors on the Treasure Coast to apply to Indian River State College's Promise Program is quickly approaching. Students have until May 15 to apply for the program that provides a free associate's degree. So far, close to 3,000 students have already taken the pledge.

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, Fla. — Video above: A look at your latest forecast. Okeechobee County is under a red flag warning Sunday. WPBF 25 News meteorologists say because of dry conditions and winds gusts nearing 30 mph, fires can spread easily. The warning is in place until 7 p.m. The...

An elementary school principal in Okeechobee County is in the running to be this year's Florida Principal of the Year.

Fla. — The Florida Forest Service is showing multiple active and contained wildfires in the Everglades Thursday. The wildfires total more than 6,300 acres Thursday. This content is imported from Facebook. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.

Okeechobee County and Las Vegas may not have a lot in common, but this rural region of Florida was well represented in Sin City during Thursday night's NFL Draft. Evan Neal, an Okeechobee native, was selected with the No. 7 overall pick by the New York Giants in Thursday night's NFL Draft.