These columns list arrests and not convictions, unless otherwise stated. Anyone listed here who is later found not guilty or has had the charges against them dropped is welcome to inform this newspaper. The information will be confirmed and printed.
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges by the HCSO, the CPD ...
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Special to Hendry County News
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6/30/26
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The Florida Highway Patrol Traffic Homicide Unit continues to investigate the fatal hit and run crash on US 27 and Franciso Street,...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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6/29/26
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On Monday, June 29, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) officially entered...
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News from FLHSMV
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6/29/26
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LABELLE -- The body of a man found floating in the Caloosahatchee River on June 20 has been identified by Hendry County Sheriff's Office detectives.
At approximately 11:45 a.m. on June …
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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6/21/26
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Several charges against a Clewiston woman were dropped recently after she agreed to plead no contest to lesser charges.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/18/26 |
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges by the HCSO June 6-14.
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Special to Hendry County News
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6/16/26
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![CLEWISTON -- On June 13, American Red Cross responded to a request for help for two adults who were left homeless by a house fire in Clewiston. [Photo courtesy American Red Cross]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260614-123638-da4-clewiston%20fire%20photo%20courtesy%20red%20cross.jpg)
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On June 13, local American Red Cross Disaster Action Team volunteers responded...
In total, Red Cross volunteers helped people …
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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6/14/26
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FLHSMV, and its division, the FHP, has launched its summer Arrive Alive public safety campaign, a two‑month statewide effort running ...
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By FLHSMV
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6/11/26
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges...
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Special to Hendry County News
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6/9/26
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A significant law enforcement presence is currently in place at Hendry Regional Medical Center following a report of a threat of violence received by hospital staff.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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6/5/26
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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 Hendry County News
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6/1/26
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ESTERO – The National Child Protection Task Force (NCPTF) has completed a confidential, multi-agency Missing Child Rescue Operation on May 29 to locate endangered missing youth across Lee, …
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Special to Hendry County News
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5/31/26
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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 Hendry County News
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5/27/26
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As AAA prepares to assist more than 350,000 drivers nationwide with car trouble during Memorial Day weekend ...
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By AAA
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5/22/26
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New information in a decades-old infant abduction case has Florida investigators now focused on Washington state.
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News from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
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5/21/26
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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 Hendry County News
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5/19/26
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges by the HCSO, the CPD, the FHP, the FWC, and the DOC, May 4-10.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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5/12/26
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges by the HCSO, the CPD, the FHP, the FWC, and the DOC, April 27 - May 4.
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Special to Hendry County News
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5/6/26
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During the nighttime hours of Wednesday, April 29, 2026, while on routine patrol, HCSO K9 Deputy Larry Rodriguez along with K9 Ranger attempted to conduct ...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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4/30/26
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On Monday night, April 27, 2026, HCSO deputies responded to a home on East State Road 80 after receiving a call reporting a robbery.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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4/30/26
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