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2024 Florida Python Challenge Announced

Friday, May 31

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez announced the opening of registration for the 2024 Florida Python Challenge®. Participants can compete for over $25,000 in prizes by removing invasive Burmese pythons from the wild. The 10-day competition, running from August 9-18, 2024, is... Read More.

Burn Ban In Effect For DeSoto County

Wednesday, May 29

May 29, 2024 Due to dry weather conditions over an extensive period resulting in a high drought index rating, the Desoto County Board of County Commissioners has approved a burn ban for the county to take effect... Read More.

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Harmony In The Streets Event Planned For July 8-12, 2024

Tuesday, May 28

Region Gears Up For Memorial Day Commemorations

Friday, May 24

Multiple communities across the region are organizing Memorial Day ceremonies, all taking place on Monday and free for the public to attend.In Punta Gorda, Charlotte County's official program will start at 9:30 a.m. at the Vietnam Wall of Southwest Florida in Veterans Park, featuring... Read More.

Above Average 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Predicted By NOAA

Thursday, May 23

Press Release NOAANOAA National Weather Service forecasters at the Climate Prediction Center predict above-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic basin this year. NOAA’s outlook for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which spans from June 1... Read More.

Traffic Stop And K9 Kita Find Narcotics In Suspects Truck

Wednesday, May 22

DeSoto County Sheriff's Office On Monday, May 20, 2024, the DeSoto County Sheriff's Office deputies conducted a routine traffic stop due to a vehicle with no working lights or tail lights. When the driver, Gregory Paul... Read More.

Homes For Our Troops Gifts Veteran with a Brand New Home

Tuesday, May 21

On May 18th, Army sergeant veteran Brandon Rethmel and his family received a warm welcome to their new forever home, in Punta Gorda thanks to non-profit organization Homes For Our Troops. The specially built home caters... Read More.

National Safe Boating Week is May 18-24

Monday, May 20

National Safe Boating Week kicks off the summer boating season as an annual reminder for boaters to prioritize safety while enjoying recreational activities on Florida’s beautiful waterways. Florida is recognized as “The Boating Capital of the World” and leads the nation with over 1... Read More.

DeSoto Sheriff Issues County Scam Alert

Saturday, May 18

???? ???????????????? ???????????????????? ????Have you received unsolicited mobile text messages with an unusual web link claiming a USPS delivery requires a response? If you never signed up for a USPS tracking request for a specific package, DO NOT click the link!Many people are being... Read More.

UF/FSA Looking For Farmers In DeSoto County

Friday, May 17

Brad Buck, our UF/IFAS Senior Public Relations Specialists, is looking for farmers in DeSoto County to contribute to a media campaign about saving water on their farm. Brad is looking for individuals who have worked with UF/IFAS... Read More.