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Teen competes in firearms competition

By Sgt. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO

Posted 9/11/24

Okeechobee County Leadership Cadets went to Orlando for the Florida Sheriff’s Explorer Association Conference.

During the conference, …

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Teen competes in firearms competition

Posted Wednesday, September 11, 2024 11:58 am

By Sgt. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO

Drew Corbitt (center) is a member of the Okeechobee County Leadership Cadets program. Recently, he competed in a firearms competition during the Florida Sheriff's Explorer Association Conference. Corbitt placed second in the first-time competitor division for 9mm.

Photo courtesy OCSO

OKEECHOBEE — On Sept. 6, the Okeechobee County Leadership Cadets went to Orlando for the Florida Sheriff’s Explorer Association Conference.

During the conference, the cadets competed in firearms, and Andrew Corbitt received second place in the First-time Competitor Division for 9mm!

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