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Florida man guilty in 2019 fatal shooting of 5 women at bank
A Florida man has pleaded guilty to fatally shooting five women at a small-town bank branch in 2019 and will face either life in prison or a death sentence during the penalty phase next year. Court … more
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Woman blames friend for forged checks
After allegedly cashing/attempting to cash two forged checks at a local gas station, an Okeechobee woman claimed … more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Work continues on the Okeechobee County Jail expansion. The first part of the jail expansion is projected to cost $22,657,092. Phase 1 is funded through at $15 million loan with a 20-year repayment of $21,597,205. Phase 1A is budgeted in Fiscal Year 2022/2023 for $6 million.The total cost of the jail expansion is estimated at $68 million. The county has not yet identified funding sources for the additional phases. At one time, county commissioners considered the idea of asking voters to approve a special tax to help fund the jail, but this will not be on the 2022 ballot.
Visitation in the jails has changed over the years
Having a family member in jail is difficult for anyone. more
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Hendry County Arrest Report
The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges. more
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LABELLE -- Hendry County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to introduce the department's newest member K-9, Taz, and his handler Sgt. Lovadis Dominguez. Taz is a 2 year old Belgian Malinois and is a certified drug detection dog. Both Taz and Sgt. Dominguez have completed their training and are currently working together on the road. [Photo courtesy HCSO}
K-9 Taz joins HCSO
Hendry County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to introduce the department's newest member K-9, Taz, and his handler Sgt. Lovadis Dominguez. more
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Hendry County Arrests from Aug. 1 to Aug. 7
The following individuals were arrested on felony or (DUI charges by HCSO, CPD, FHP, FWC, and DOC... more
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Florida Highway Patrol
Pedestrian killed in Clewiston accident
CLEWISTON – Law enforcement officials are asking for the public’s help with information about a fatal accident that took the life of a pedestrian on Saturday ... more
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Police lights by night
Police seek person who threw puppy out of moving vehicle
Clewiston police are looking for a person witnessed throwing a puppy from a moving vehicle at the intersection of … more
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Hendry County Arrest Report
The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges... more
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DNA helps Florida investigators ID victim 41 years later
SPRING HILL, Fla. (AP) — Investigators have confirmed that remains unearthed in a Florida junk yard 41 years ago match a missing teenager, the victim of a serial killer now imprisoned for life in … more
Girl Scout Troop 1033 presented Hendry County Sheriff's Office with boxes of Girl Scout Cookies. L-R: HCSO Human Resources Director Cindy West, Girl Scout Emma McAvoy, Troop Leader Alvie McAvoy and Girl ScoutAllie McAvoy.
HCSO enjoys Girl Scout cookies from Troop 1033
Members of Girl Scout Troop 1033 from LaBelle stopped by the Hendry County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) ... more
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LaBelle Fire Department Chief Brent Stevens (left) awards firefighters (l-r) Alex Martin, Logan Mungillo and Jose Juarez the Act of Bravery Award.
LaBelle Firefighters awarded Act of Bravery Award
On July 11, LaBelle Fire Chief Brent Stevens awarded three firefighters with an Act of Bravery Award. more
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HCSO warns residents of utilities scam
LABELLE -- Hendry County Sheriff’s Office has received reports individuals are approaching homes knocking on doors … more
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Hendry County Arrests for July 4 through July 10
The following individuals were arrested on felony or DUI charges by HCSO, CPD, FHP, FWC, and DOC... more
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Hendry County Arrests for July 4 through July 10
The following individuals were arrested on felony or DUI charges by HCSO, CPD, FHP, FWC, and DOC... more
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Hendry County Arrests Report for June 27 to July 3
The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges by the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office... more
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Hendry County Arrest Report
The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges by the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office... more
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Pedro Bruno [Photo courtesy HCSO]
Clewiston man arrested on child porn charges
In the early morning hours on July 1, 2022, Clewiston Police Officers, assisted by members of the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office ... more
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Woman caught sneaking cocaine, heroin into DeSoto prison
DeSoto Correctional Institution (DCI) officers arrested a woman attempting to bring 100 grams of cocaine and heroin into the prison on June 27. more
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HCSO arrests for June 20 to June 26
The following individuals were arrested on felony or DUI charges by the HCSO, CPD, FHP, FWC, and DOC... more
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