Bronson also called on police and sheriff departments throughout the state to assist both the U.S. Customs Service and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to keep illegal agricultural products, including those that could spread animal and plant pests and diseases, from entering Florida. Currently, the state and federal governments are working tirelessly at both Florida and the nation's borders to keep foot and mouth disease out of the United States, as introduction of that disease would devastate the cattle industry. But he urged them to redouble their efforts the keep the industry strong. He also reiterated his goal for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, which he took over earlier this week as Commissioner. A local taxi driver was killed in Harlem, according to the Hendry County Sheriff's office.
Investigators say robbery was a possible motive.
Rios' vehicle was found a few blocks away on fire and fully engulfed. Rios was the owner and operator of River Taxi in Clewiston. More than 500 Moore Haven students attended the annual student Health Fair Friday. Held in the courtyard between the middle and high schools, the fair offered educational, recreational activities for teens. Information was offered on smoking, domestic violence, sexual disease, drinking and other health issues.