CARES Application Deadline
The application period for the first round of CARES funding ENDS this Friday at 5:00 p.m. If you are still in the process of compiling your items, please do so as quickly as you can. If you... Read More.
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Tropical Storm Laura A Possible Threat
As of Friday August 21, 2020 12 PM
..TROPICAL STORM WARNINGS ISSUED FOR THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS AND PUERTO RICO...A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* Puerto Rico,... Read More.
Faith Mission Of Arcadia To Offer Free Meals
Faith Mission will provide free hot meals on Thursdays from 4 to 5:30 pm. Faith Mission is located at 1109 NE Ninth Ave in Arcadia. No one is turned away and there are no requirements. At this time all meals are to go. We... Read More.
Back To School Tax Free Holiday
Parents and teachers, the 2020 Back-to-School sales tax holiday is Friday through Sunday.
The... Read More.
Feeding Florida Extends SNAP Program
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Fresh Access Bucks, a program of Feeding Florida, is extending unlimited dollar-for-dollar matches for all SNAP and P-EBT purchases on Florida-grown fruits and vegetables at participating markets through December 31, 2020. While... Read More.
Hurricane Watch Issued For Parts Of Florida
The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Hurricane Isaias, located near the southeastern Bahamas - www.nhc.noaa.gov/#IsaiasElsewhere over the Atlantic basin, showers and thunderstorms remain separated from the center of a small area of low pressure located a... Read More.
DeSoto County Accident Leaves Port Charlotte Man Dead
An automobile crash has left one passenger dead in DeSoto County. A 23 year old Port Charlotte man was a passenger in the car. He was ejected and died at the scene.The driver was headed north on Kings Highway, south of CR-761, when he... Read More.
Florida In Path Of Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine
Florida is in the path of Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine Wednesday morning. The system is expected to dump heavy rains and flash floods across the northern Leeward Islands, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic before making its way toward the U.S. mainland... Read More.
Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Planned For Release In Florida
Genetically modified mosquitoes are planned for mass release in Florida and Texas. State regulators approved the idea, over the objections of many environmentalists to release 750 million genetically modified mosquitoes.A British-based biotechnology company, has targeted the US as a test... Read More.
4th Of July Fireworks Scheduled To Go On
DeSoto County is excited to officially announce that the Annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration will go on as scheduled. Everyone is invited to attend! The fireworks display will take place at the Turner-Agri Civic Center. Gates open at 5:00 and Fireworks begin at... Read More.
