Sgt. Butch Clark is Friday’s Hometown Hero.

Clark has retired from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, but he is still helping.  He is crime prevention officer.  He sets up community watch programs.

Recently, Clark won the Community Service Award from the Exchange Club of Hillsborough.

You can nominate your own Hometown Hero.  WCHL has honored local members of our community everyday since 2002.

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