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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With much of South Florida in extreme drought, the danger of wildfires increases.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/6/26 |
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Driving impaired remains one of the most dangerous and entirely preventable...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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3/4/26
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On Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, at approximately 9:40 a.m., a bomb threat was made to the Hendry County Courthouse ...
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By HCSO
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3/3/26
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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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3/3/26
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In a unanimous vote, the Florida Senate passed Bill 774. This bill will benefit public safety telecommunicators, providing coverage for mental or nervous injuries received on the job.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/27/26 |
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At approximately 9:42 a.m. today, Feb. 26., Hendry County Sheriff's Office along with Court Security ...
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By HCSO
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2/26/26
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NAPLES - Florida Highway Patrol State Troopers continue to monitor ongoing wildfire conditions along Interstate 75 (Alligator Alley between mile markers 65–85) ...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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2/26/26
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While institutions still issue warnings on safe investments and fraud avoidance, and with gold prices reaching record highs ...
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By Sam Bourgi
InvestorsObserver | 2/25/26 |
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As February comes to a close, the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) proudly recognizes Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month ...
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By Florida Department of Corrections
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2/24/26
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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 Hendry County News
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2/24/26
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On Feb. 17, local American Red Cross volunteer members of the Disaster Action Team, from the Southwest Gulf Coast to Glades Chapter, responded to a home fire ...
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By American Red Cross
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2/18/26
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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 Hendry County News
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2/18/26
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![Burn bans are in effect in areas shown in solid red. Counties with red stripes have year round restrictions on open burning. [Art courtesy Florida Forest Service]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260217-095939-024-Burn%20Ban%20Public%20Dashboard%20feb%2016%20jpg.jpg)
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Drought coupled with vegetation killed by the late January freeze has left much of Florida primed for wildfires.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/17/26 |
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46-year-old LaBelle man accused of sexual battery on 19-year-old girl ...
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News from Hendry County Sheriff's Office
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2/10/26
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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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2/10/26
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As fans across the country gear up for Sunday’s matchup, AAA urges drivers to think ahead before the celebrations begin.
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By AAA
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2/6/26
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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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2/3/26
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges by the HCSO ....
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Special to Hendry County News
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1/28/26
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As National Passenger Safety Week approaches, AAA is issuing a reminder that road safety doesn’t start and end with the driver.
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By AAA
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1/22/26
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January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a time to bring attention to a crime that often remains hidden while affecting communities ....
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By Florida Alliance to End Human Trafficking
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1/20/26
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