Faith Mission Of Arcadia To Offer Free Meals

Thursday, August 13

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

Thursday, August 6

Parents and teachers, the 2020 Back-to-School sales tax holiday is Friday through Sunday. The... Read More.

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Feeding Florida Extends SNAP Program

Monday, August 3

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

Friday, July 31

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

Friday, July 31

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

Wednesday, July 29

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

Wednesday, June 24

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

Tuesday, June 23

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.

Covid-19 Spikes State Wide

Saturday, June 20

The state of Florida is seeing a surge in COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours. Here are the statistics for our local counties.FloridaTotal Cases: 89,748 (Up by 3,822 in past 24 hours)Sarasota CountyTotal Cases: 868 (Up by 35 in past 24 hours)Charlotte CountyTotal... Read More.

Covid-19 Cases Hit One Day Record High

Friday, June 19

COVID-19 cases hit a one-day record high Thursday as health officials reported 3,207 new cases over the previous 24-hour period.This week Florida set a record for a one-day spike in new cases with the previous record of 2,783 cases set on Tuesday.