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Sheriff Noel E. Stephen was sworn in for his third term as sheriff on Jan. 9, 2025.
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OKEECHOBEE — Sheriff Noel E. Stephen was sworn in for his third term as sheriff on Jan. 9, 2025. Stephen begins his 38th year with the sheriff’s office. He was sworn in by Judge William Wallace and was accompanied by his wife Vanessa.
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![After he was sworn in for his third term as sheriff, Noel Stephen posed for a photo with some of his deputies..[Photo by Cathy Womble/Lake Okeechobee News]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/large/20250109-144828-2de-Sheriff%20sworn%20in%202.jpg)
After he was sworn in for his third term as sheriff, Noel Stephen posed for a photo with some of his deputies..[Photo by Cathy Womble/Lake Okeechobee News]
![Sheriff Noel E. Stephen was sworn in for his third tem on Jan. 9,, 2025. Judge William Wallace performed the ceremony. Stephen was accompanied by his wife Vanessa..[Photo by Cathy Womble/Lake Okeechobee News]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/large/20250109-144825-257-Sheriff%20sworn%20in%201.jpg)
Sheriff Noel E. Stephen was sworn in for his third tem on Jan. 9,, 2025. Judge William Wallace performed the ceremony. Stephen was accompanied by his wife Vanessa..[Photo by Cathy Womble/Lake Okeechobee News]
Stephen thanked everyone for attending and said he was grateful for the support of his family, especially his wife. He is also thankful for the support of his “green” family, the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office.
