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 …
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By CURT ANDERSON
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3/15/23
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After allegedly cashing/attempting to cash two forged checks at a local gas station, an Okeechobee woman claimed …
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/7/22 |
Having a family member in jail is difficult for anyone.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/31/22 |
The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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10/31/22
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Hendry County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to introduce the department's newest member K-9, Taz, and his handler Sgt. Lovadis Dominguez.
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Special to Caloosa Belle Independent
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9/14/22
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or (DUI charges by HCSO, CPD, FHP, FWC, and DOC...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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8/8/22
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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 ...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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8/7/22
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Clewiston police are looking for a person witnessed throwing a puppy from a moving vehicle at the intersection of …
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By C. M. Schmidlkofer
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/27/22 |
The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges...
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7/25/22
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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 …
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7/22/22
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Members of Girl Scout Troop 1033 from LaBelle stopped by the Hendry County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) ...
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Special to Caloosa Belle Independent
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7/14/22
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On July 11, LaBelle Fire Chief Brent Stevens awarded three firefighters with an Act of Bravery Award.
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Special to Caloosa Belle Independent
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7/13/22
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LABELLE -- Hendry County Sheriff’s Office has received reports individuals are approaching homes knocking on doors …
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Special to Caloosa Belle Independent
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7/12/22
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or DUI charges by HCSO, CPD, FHP, FWC, and DOC...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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7/11/22
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or DUI charges by HCSO, CPD, FHP, FWC, and DOC...
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Special to Caloosa Belle Independent
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7/11/22
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges by the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office...
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Special to Caloosa Belle Independent
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7/5/22
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges by the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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7/5/22
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In the early morning hours on July 1, 2022, Clewiston Police Officers, assisted by members of the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office ...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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7/1/22
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DeSoto Correctional Institution (DCI) officers arrested a woman attempting to bring 100 grams of cocaine and heroin into the prison on June 27.
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Special to Caloosa Belle Independent
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6/30/22
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or DUI charges by the HCSO, CPD, FHP, FWC, and DOC...
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Special to Caloosa Belle Independent
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6/27/22
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