News Cast for August 29th:
Okeechobee Main Street was given the go ahead to host farmers markets in the downtown parks this winter.
They plan to hold events on the third and third Wednesday of each month between October and April this coming winter.
Marion Hedashymer told city council they will use local farmers and offer fresh vegetables and other products. They will also have some small food vendors but no food trucks.
The first event will be on October 2nd.
An Okeechobee man is charged with stealing an RV camper and moving it to another RV park in town.
Rayburn King faces charges that include grand theft over $5,000 and lying to law enforcement.
The RV camper is owned by a resident in Texas and a neighbor told it was missing from property at 8391 highway 78 west in July.
Deputies claim King said he purchased the RV with narcotics from a person who had lived in the RV, not the actual owner.
The Florida Agriculture Hall of Fame will take applications for the 2025 class up until Sunday at 5 pm.
If you know someone who has made significant contributions in the field of agriculture, you can nominate them online at Florida Agriculture Hall of Fame dot org.
Glades County Commissioners continue budget discussions. They set the tentative millage at this years rate or 8.967 mills.
They also agreed to name the public safety station built on state road 29 north of LaBelle after former county manager and fire chief Bob Jones.
Highlands County commissions proposed an over $7 hike in garbage fees and a larger increase in EMS assessments this year.
The assessment for garbage is $229.47.
Commissioner Don Elwell wants to see a long-range plan for solid waste collection as he noted the vendor has changed and the level of service has changed. They will soon consider a new request for proposals for trash service.