Clewiston, FL
Local News
- Hendry, DeSoto and Glades counties 2026 election results: Live updates — Gulf Coast News and Weather
- Institute for Justice Urges Clewiston to Scrap Protectionist Food Truck Restrictions — The Institute for Justice
- No charges filed after Clewiston City Hall raid, but concerns raised - WINK News — Southwest Florida
- Dangerous tornado from outer bands of Hurricane Milton seen in Clewiston, Florida — FOX Weather
- Clewiston city official fired after alleged inappropriate communication with child — WPBF
Official Local Resources
City of Clewiston · Hendry County · myflorida.com · Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles — Driver Licenses
Clewiston is a city in Hendry County, Florida, United States. Its location is 80 miles (130 km) northwest of Fort Lauderdale on the Atlantic coastal plain. The population was 7,327 at the 2020 census, up from 7,155 at the 2010 census. It is the principal city in the Clewiston micropolitan area.
The city is located on the south bank of Lake Okeechobee, and the Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail (LOST) passes through the edge of the city. It is home to the Clewiston Museum and the Dixie Crystal Theatre. The area has been home to Seminole tribe members and sugar plantations, with the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Seminole Indian Museum located 32 miles (51 km) south of the city.