Cowboy Way from Birchwood Pkwy to Raintree Blvd Now Open
(November 17, 2023) – Please be advised that Cowboy Way (CR80A) from Birchwood Pkwy to NW Raintree Blvd is now open to traffic.
Storm rains months back had backed up at the culverts under Cowboy Way causing flooding in the Port LaBelle streets south of Cowboy Way. The street and culverts were replaced to allow more flood water to pass below the street.
Residents with questions are asked to please call the Hendry County Engineering Department at (863) 675-5222.
Friday, November 17, 2023
CarFit For Hendry County January 24
The Florida Department of Transportation's Safe Mobility for Life Coalition is hosting a regional CarFit Event & Resource Fair in Hendry County.
CarFit is a community-based educational program that promotes continued safe driving and mobility among older drivers by focusing attention on safety, comfort, and fit. A proper fit in one's personal vehicle can greatly increase not only the driver's safety but also the safety of others.
Schedule of Events
Date: Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Labelle Civic Center, 481 W Hickpochee Ave, LaBelle, FL 33935
To make a CarFit Appointment: Call 833-930-2952, opt. 1
*CarFit checkups made in 20 minute appointment time slots
A Community Resource Fair will be inside the Civic Center and open to the public! Come enjoy FREE:
• Driver Safety Education
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Transportation Information
• Refreshments and MORE!
CarFit is a community-based educational program that promotes continued safe driving and mobility among older drivers by focusing attention on safety, comfort, and fit. A proper fit in one's personal vehicle can greatly increase not only the driver's safety but also the safety of others.
Schedule of Events
Date: Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Labelle Civic Center, 481 W Hickpochee Ave, LaBelle, FL 33935
To make a CarFit Appointment: Call 833-930-2952, opt. 1
*CarFit checkups made in 20 minute appointment time slots
A Community Resource Fair will be inside the Civic Center and open to the public! Come enjoy FREE:
• Driver Safety Education
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Transportation Information
• Refreshments and MORE!
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Council Member Patty Cummings Arrested For Fraud
Fort Myers (November 14, 2023) – The State Attorney’s Office has completed an investigation into allegations involving unlawful activity committed by Cape Coral City Council member Patty Cummings.
The State Attorney’s Office issued an arrest warrant Monday, after it was approved by a judge, charging Cummings with three third degree felonies. The charges are: Fraudulent Application for Driver License and two counts of False Swearing in Connection with or Arising Out of Voting or Elections.
Assistant State Attorney John Dommerich Jr., Chief of Special Prosecutions, is prosecuting the case and has been handling the investigation, along with State Attorney’s Office Investigators.
The warrant reads:
1. On or about May 9, 2022 in Lee County, Florida, did unlawfully and knowingly make a false statement, knowingly conceal a material fact, or otherwise commit a fraud in an application for a driver license or identification card, contrary to Florida Statute 322.212(5)(a)
2. On or about June 14, 2022 in Lee County, Florida, did unlawfully and willfully swear or affirm falsely to an oath or affirmation in connection with or arising out of voting or elections, contrary to Florida Statute 104.011(1)
3. On or about November 18, 2022 in Lee County, Florida, did unlawfully and willfully swear or affirm falsely to an oath or affirmation in connection with or arising out of voting or elections, contrary to Florida Statute 104.011(1)
The defendant turned herself in at the Lee County Jail this afternoon.
The State Attorney’s Office issued an arrest warrant Monday, after it was approved by a judge, charging Cummings with three third degree felonies. The charges are: Fraudulent Application for Driver License and two counts of False Swearing in Connection with or Arising Out of Voting or Elections.
Assistant State Attorney John Dommerich Jr., Chief of Special Prosecutions, is prosecuting the case and has been handling the investigation, along with State Attorney’s Office Investigators.
The warrant reads:
1. On or about May 9, 2022 in Lee County, Florida, did unlawfully and knowingly make a false statement, knowingly conceal a material fact, or otherwise commit a fraud in an application for a driver license or identification card, contrary to Florida Statute 322.212(5)(a)
2. On or about June 14, 2022 in Lee County, Florida, did unlawfully and willfully swear or affirm falsely to an oath or affirmation in connection with or arising out of voting or elections, contrary to Florida Statute 104.011(1)
3. On or about November 18, 2022 in Lee County, Florida, did unlawfully and willfully swear or affirm falsely to an oath or affirmation in connection with or arising out of voting or elections, contrary to Florida Statute 104.011(1)
The defendant turned herself in at the Lee County Jail this afternoon.
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Robert Coker Retiring From U.S. Sugar After 42 Years
Clewiston, FL – U.S. Sugar announced its longtime Senior Vice President, Public Affairs Robert Coker plans to retire effective December 31, 2023. Clewiston native and current Vice President, Governmental Affairs Eric Edwards, who has been working alongside Coker for the past seven years, will assume his responsibilities in state, federal and local governmental efforts.
“By all measures, Robert Coker has done an outstanding job in managing U.S. Sugar’s public affairs efforts over the last 42 years as well as always looking out for the best interests of our employees and our community,” said President and CEO Kenneth W. McDuffie. “He earned a reputation as a man of honor and integrity from the Glades to Tallahassee, to Washington, D.C and beyond.”
“As a corporate officer and a valued member of our senior leadership team, Robert has been actively engaged in strategic corporate decisions from environmental regulation to real estate for more than two decades,” McDuffie said. “His advice and counsel has been greatly appreciated by the senior management team, CEO and our board of directors.”
Coker first joined U.S. Sugar in 1982 as part of the Community Affairs Department. He was promoted to Vice President, Community Affairs in 1993 and to Senior Vice President, Public Affairs in 2000. He also has been responsible for overseeing the company’s corporate communications and corporate and charitable giving programs as well as numerous community and employee-relations activities. He holds a bachelor’s in political science from Florida State University.
Coker has been recognized as the Ag Lobbyist of the Year multiple times and named to Florida Trends’ Florida 500 and Influence Magazine’s 150 for top business leaders. U.S. Sugar has been fortunate that Coker and the political team he assembled have worked together so well over the years, successfully advocating on issues that have been critical to the success of our Company, our industry, and our rural community. Through his efforts, the Company’s charitable giving program has grown into one has an impact well beyond traditional financial contributions--one that truly partners with community organizations, expanding U.S. Sugar’s philanthropic reach from coast to coast.
In addition, McDuffie gave Coker credit for being the Company’s most ardent and enthusiastic shaper, supporter and benefactor of the Clewiston Sugar Festival, increasing its attendance to more than 20,000 along with making U.S. Sugar’s agri-tourism steam locomotive, the Sugar Express a public relations success.
Coker and his wife Mendy have a son Chris (Jenny), two daughters, Michelle and Melanie (Greg) and four grandchildren. He and his wife reside in Stuart and Tallahassee.
“By all measures, Robert Coker has done an outstanding job in managing U.S. Sugar’s public affairs efforts over the last 42 years as well as always looking out for the best interests of our employees and our community,” said President and CEO Kenneth W. McDuffie. “He earned a reputation as a man of honor and integrity from the Glades to Tallahassee, to Washington, D.C and beyond.”
“As a corporate officer and a valued member of our senior leadership team, Robert has been actively engaged in strategic corporate decisions from environmental regulation to real estate for more than two decades,” McDuffie said. “His advice and counsel has been greatly appreciated by the senior management team, CEO and our board of directors.”
Coker first joined U.S. Sugar in 1982 as part of the Community Affairs Department. He was promoted to Vice President, Community Affairs in 1993 and to Senior Vice President, Public Affairs in 2000. He also has been responsible for overseeing the company’s corporate communications and corporate and charitable giving programs as well as numerous community and employee-relations activities. He holds a bachelor’s in political science from Florida State University.
Coker has been recognized as the Ag Lobbyist of the Year multiple times and named to Florida Trends’ Florida 500 and Influence Magazine’s 150 for top business leaders. U.S. Sugar has been fortunate that Coker and the political team he assembled have worked together so well over the years, successfully advocating on issues that have been critical to the success of our Company, our industry, and our rural community. Through his efforts, the Company’s charitable giving program has grown into one has an impact well beyond traditional financial contributions--one that truly partners with community organizations, expanding U.S. Sugar’s philanthropic reach from coast to coast.
In addition, McDuffie gave Coker credit for being the Company’s most ardent and enthusiastic shaper, supporter and benefactor of the Clewiston Sugar Festival, increasing its attendance to more than 20,000 along with making U.S. Sugar’s agri-tourism steam locomotive, the Sugar Express a public relations success.
Coker and his wife Mendy have a son Chris (Jenny), two daughters, Michelle and Melanie (Greg) and four grandchildren. He and his wife reside in Stuart and Tallahassee.
Monday, November 13, 2023
Hendry Arrests This Week
ARREST BLOTTER
10/29/2023 – 11/05/2023
Felony / DUI Arrests
Jorge J. Rodrigeuz, 59, LaBelle was arrested on 10/31/2023 by Deputy Sheriff H. Ramirez-Garcia on charges of Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon and Hit and Run
Edgar Noel Barrios, 36, LaBelle was arrested on 11/01/2023 by Sgt. L. Hernandez on charges of Felony Probation Violation
Derrick Benard Jackson, Jr., 27, Clewiston was arrested on 11/01/2023 by Deputy Sheriff D. Givans on charges of Felony Probation Violation
Ronald Craig Westberry, 52, Clewiston was arrested on 11/03/2023 by Cpl. L. Rodriguez on charges of Possession of Controlled Substance without a Prescription and Misdemeanor Probation Violation
David Ortiz-Gonzalez, 55 Moore Haven was arrested on 11/03/2023 by Cpl. V. Lopez on charges of Felony Probation Violation
Cody Allen Weaver, 32, LaBelle was arrested on 11/03/2023 by Cpl. V. Lopez on charges of Felony Probation Violation, Intimidation/Threat with Serious Harm to LEO and Misuse of 911
Jerome Demtris Nicholls, 44, Clewiston was arrested on 11/03/2023, by Cpl. J. Goldberg on charges of Driving While License Revoked – 3rd or Subsequent Violation and Felony Probation Violation
Michel Arechavaleta, 44, West Palm Beach was arrested on 11/04/2023 by Deputy Sheriff D. Coronilla on charges of Armed Trespass
ARREST BLOTTER
11/06/2023 – 11/12/2023
Felony / DUI Arrests
Terrence LaKieth Saint-Lott, 30, Clewiston was arrested on 11/06/2023 by Sg.t L. Hernandez on charges of Felony Probation Violation
Daniel Brandon Kellogg, 38, Clewiston was arrested on 11/07/2023 Deputy Sheriff O. Gonzalez on charges of Operating a Motor Vehicle without a Valid Drivers License, Possession of Marijuana – not more than 20 grams and Possession of Firearm by Florida Convicted Felon
Prince Lavonna’Chek Ray, 26, LaBelle was arrested on 11/072023, by Deputy Sheriff G. Willis on charges of Felony Probation Violation
Edgar Noel Barrios, 36, LaBelle was arrested on 11/072023, by Deputy Sheriff G. Willis on charges of Felony Probation Violation
Gerald Lee Dixon, Jr., 40, Clewiston was arrested on 11/09/2023 by Deputy Sheriff O. Gonzalez on charges of Driving While License Suspended/Revoked – 3rd or Subsequent Violation, Reckless Driver, Obstruction without Violation, Felony Possession of Cocaine and Hit and Run
Gawendy Lubin, 19, Lehigh Acres was arrested on 11/09/2023 by Det. C. Geraci on charges of two(2) counts of Altered Instrument
Bru’nesha La’Vetta Bruce, 29, Belle Glade on 11/10/2023 by Deputy Sheriff D. Coronilla on charges of DUI
10/29/2023 – 11/05/2023
Felony / DUI Arrests
Jorge J. Rodrigeuz, 59, LaBelle was arrested on 10/31/2023 by Deputy Sheriff H. Ramirez-Garcia on charges of Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon and Hit and Run
Edgar Noel Barrios, 36, LaBelle was arrested on 11/01/2023 by Sgt. L. Hernandez on charges of Felony Probation Violation
Derrick Benard Jackson, Jr., 27, Clewiston was arrested on 11/01/2023 by Deputy Sheriff D. Givans on charges of Felony Probation Violation
Ronald Craig Westberry, 52, Clewiston was arrested on 11/03/2023 by Cpl. L. Rodriguez on charges of Possession of Controlled Substance without a Prescription and Misdemeanor Probation Violation
David Ortiz-Gonzalez, 55 Moore Haven was arrested on 11/03/2023 by Cpl. V. Lopez on charges of Felony Probation Violation
Cody Allen Weaver, 32, LaBelle was arrested on 11/03/2023 by Cpl. V. Lopez on charges of Felony Probation Violation, Intimidation/Threat with Serious Harm to LEO and Misuse of 911
Jerome Demtris Nicholls, 44, Clewiston was arrested on 11/03/2023, by Cpl. J. Goldberg on charges of Driving While License Revoked – 3rd or Subsequent Violation and Felony Probation Violation
Michel Arechavaleta, 44, West Palm Beach was arrested on 11/04/2023 by Deputy Sheriff D. Coronilla on charges of Armed Trespass
ARREST BLOTTER
11/06/2023 – 11/12/2023
Felony / DUI Arrests
Terrence LaKieth Saint-Lott, 30, Clewiston was arrested on 11/06/2023 by Sg.t L. Hernandez on charges of Felony Probation Violation
Daniel Brandon Kellogg, 38, Clewiston was arrested on 11/07/2023 Deputy Sheriff O. Gonzalez on charges of Operating a Motor Vehicle without a Valid Drivers License, Possession of Marijuana – not more than 20 grams and Possession of Firearm by Florida Convicted Felon
Prince Lavonna’Chek Ray, 26, LaBelle was arrested on 11/072023, by Deputy Sheriff G. Willis on charges of Felony Probation Violation
Edgar Noel Barrios, 36, LaBelle was arrested on 11/072023, by Deputy Sheriff G. Willis on charges of Felony Probation Violation
Gerald Lee Dixon, Jr., 40, Clewiston was arrested on 11/09/2023 by Deputy Sheriff O. Gonzalez on charges of Driving While License Suspended/Revoked – 3rd or Subsequent Violation, Reckless Driver, Obstruction without Violation, Felony Possession of Cocaine and Hit and Run
Gawendy Lubin, 19, Lehigh Acres was arrested on 11/09/2023 by Det. C. Geraci on charges of two(2) counts of Altered Instrument
Bru’nesha La’Vetta Bruce, 29, Belle Glade on 11/10/2023 by Deputy Sheriff D. Coronilla on charges of DUI
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