MOORE HAVEN, FL -- Please be advised that the Glades County Board of County Commissioner’s meeting is every 2nd Tuesday morning at 9:00 a.m. and every 4th Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 22, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Attached, you will find a copy of the Agenda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. An Ordinance creating a new Section to Chapter 78 – Traffic and Motor Vehicles, authorizing the immediate establishment of a “NO TRUCKS ALLOWED ZONE” on Walter Greer Road in Muse, from its intersect with County Road 731
2. Proposed Ordinance amending Glades County Tourism Development Council
CONSENT AGENDA
3. County Warrants
4. Local Law Enforcement Trust Fund Request
5. Federal Equitable Sharing Fund (DOJ) Request
BUSINESS AGENDA
6. Request approval of BA 23-24-12 and accompanying Resolution 2024-07 appropriating grant funding in the amount of $82,365.60 to the Sheriff’s Office related to the Law Enforcement Salary Assistant Grant for quarter 3 (Jan – Mar)
7. A Resolution to appoint and/or reappoint members to serve staggered two-year & four-year terms on the Glades County Tourist Development Council
8. Request to consider authorizing the expenditure over $50,000 for the emergency road repair for CR74
Friday, April 19, 2024
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Man Arrested In LaBelle Burglary, Theft
LABELLE, FL. -- Monday, April 15, 2024, at approximately 3:00pm, Hendry County Deputies responded to a residence at the end of Phillips Road, after receiving a call reporting a Burglary in Progress. The caller reported that they were holding three suspects at gunpoint and were requesting law enforcement.
Upon the arrival of HCSO Deputies, they located the victims in the rear of the property holding one man at gunpoint. Deputies placed the suspect into custody and secured him in the rear of a patrol vehicle.
Relatives of the homeowner were checking on the property when they found the front door of the residence open and could hear voices coming from the back of the property. As they made their way around the home, they encountered two men and a female. Next to them was a truck and trailer, along with metal siding from the metal building in the backyard. Deputies also found tools and cutting equipment laying on the ground.
Two of the suspects, identified as a white male and while female fled on foot into a heavily wooded area. Hendry County Deputies set up a perimeter and K9’s responded to attempt to track the suspects.
Currently, HCSO is still working to positively identify the two suspects.
Isai Obed Vazquez, 30 years of age was arrested on charges of Burglary of Dwelling, Grand Theft, Criminal Mischief $1,000 or more, and on an Outstanding Warrant from Lee County. Vazquez is currently being held at the Hendry County Jail with No Bond.
Detectives are asking residents if they see anything suspicious or have any information on the two suspects that ran to please contact them at 863-674-5600.
Obituaries - Christopher J. Martin, Cathleen Mae Williams
Christopher J. Martin, age 70 of LaBelle, Florida passed away at home after a lengthy illness on April 10, 2024.
Christopher was born on February 9, 1954, in Hoboken, New Jersey to the late Raymond John and Georgette Winkler Martin. He worked for many years running the family owned marina and RV resort in Fort Lauderdale and later a RV park in Sebring before retiring.
Christopher leaves fond memories with is family: Andrea Martin, Richard Martin, Victoria Martin, Danielle Grossman and Tanya Canales along eight grandchildren and many extended family members and close family friends.
Celebration of Christopher’s life will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18, 2024 at Fort Denaud Cemetery where Chaplain Angel Ramos will preside. Christopher will be laid next to his wife Paula Lynn Martin.
Akin-Davis Funeral Home – LaBelle is entrusted with these arrangements.
Cathleen Mae Williams age 75, of LaBelle, Florida passed away on April 7, 2024 in Fort Myers, Florida.
Cathleen was born on May 25, 1948 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to the late Lloyd and the late Yvonne M. Essig Phinney.
Christopher was born on February 9, 1954, in Hoboken, New Jersey to the late Raymond John and Georgette Winkler Martin. He worked for many years running the family owned marina and RV resort in Fort Lauderdale and later a RV park in Sebring before retiring.
Christopher leaves fond memories with is family: Andrea Martin, Richard Martin, Victoria Martin, Danielle Grossman and Tanya Canales along eight grandchildren and many extended family members and close family friends.
Celebration of Christopher’s life will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18, 2024 at Fort Denaud Cemetery where Chaplain Angel Ramos will preside. Christopher will be laid next to his wife Paula Lynn Martin.
Akin-Davis Funeral Home – LaBelle is entrusted with these arrangements.
Cathleen Mae Williams age 75, of LaBelle, Florida passed away on April 7, 2024 in Fort Myers, Florida.
Cathleen was born on May 25, 1948 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to the late Lloyd and the late Yvonne M. Essig Phinney.
Cathleen married William Lundy Williams and he preceded her in death on January 16, 2013.
Cathleen worked for many years for the Hendry County School Board as a paraprofessional mainly working at LaBelle Elementary School. Cathleen retired from working full time in 2014. Cathleen was a member of the First Christian Church of LaBelle for many years.
Cathleen enjoyed crocheting, gardening, cooking, her Breakfast Group with the retired employees of the school. She was a long time member of the Red Hat Society. Cathleen was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend who will be dearly missed by everyone who loved and cared for her.
Cathleen leaves fond memories with her children; Steven Williams and his wife Teresa of LaBelle, Florida, Shelburn Williams and his longtime companion Ester of LaBelle, Florida, six grandchildren and five great grandchildren, she also leaves fond memories with her brother; Lester Phinney and his wife Thelma of Tennessee, and brother in law; Matt McKinney.
Cathleen was preceded in death also by her son; Billy Williams, his brothers; Douglas Phinney, David Phinney, and sisters; Shirley McKinney and Sandy Searcy.
Celebration of Cathleen's life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 19, 2024 at Akin-Davis Funeral Home where Pastor W.T. "Bill" Maddox, Jr will preside. Visitation will be on Thursday evening from 5-7 pm also at the Akin-Davis Funeral Home - LaBelle. Cathleen will be laid to rest next to her husband and her son in Fort Denaud Cemetery.
Cathleen leaves fond memories with her children; Steven Williams and his wife Teresa of LaBelle, Florida, Shelburn Williams and his longtime companion Ester of LaBelle, Florida, six grandchildren and five great grandchildren, she also leaves fond memories with her brother; Lester Phinney and his wife Thelma of Tennessee, and brother in law; Matt McKinney.
Cathleen was preceded in death also by her son; Billy Williams, his brothers; Douglas Phinney, David Phinney, and sisters; Shirley McKinney and Sandy Searcy.
Celebration of Cathleen's life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 19, 2024 at Akin-Davis Funeral Home where Pastor W.T. "Bill" Maddox, Jr will preside. Visitation will be on Thursday evening from 5-7 pm also at the Akin-Davis Funeral Home - LaBelle. Cathleen will be laid to rest next to her husband and her son in Fort Denaud Cemetery.
Clewiston Man Dies In Crash
CLEWISTON, FL. -- At 6:46 am Wednesday, A Pickup truck / sedan crash on 4/17/24, on County Road 833, Hendry County. Sedan driver was pronounced deceased on scene. The crash remains under investigation.
From the FHP report:
Vehicle 1 (sedan) driven by male, 39 from Clewiston was traveling north on Country Road 833 (Sam Jones Trail), north of Country Road 846.
Vehicle 2 driven by female, 36 from Sebring was traveling south on Country Road 833 (Sam Jones Trail), north of Country Road 846.
Vehicle 1 entered the southbound lane of travel / path of Vehicle 2. The driver of Vehicle 2 veered right in an attempt to avoid.
The front of Vehicle 2 collided with the right side of Vehicle 1.
Driver 1 was pronounced deceased on scene.
The crash remains under investigation.
13-Year Old Jailed For Dodge Charger 3:40 AM Joy Ride
As the trooper approached the Dodge, the driver accelerated from the traffic stop and turned off the vehicle lights.
The trooper pursued the Dodge, which eventually stopped on Immokalee Road at Quarry Drive.
The driver, a 13-year-old juvenile, was placed under arrest without incident for fleeing and eluding, and no driver’s license and is in the process of being booked into the Collier County Jail.
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