Harmony In The Streets Event Planned For July 8-12, 2024
DeSoto County Sheriff's Office invites you to join them for the first-ever Harmony in the Streets Summer Camp, hosted by the DeSoto County Sheriff's Office and the Read More.
Author: Cecilia Lewis
Region Gears Up For Memorial Day Commemorations
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
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 to November 30, predicts an 85% chance of an above-normal... Read More.
Traffic Stop And K9 Kita Find Narcotics In Suspects Truck
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 Summers Jr., was asked for his license, insurance... Read More.
Homes For Our Troops Gifts Veteran with a Brand New Home
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 to Rethmel’s needs, including wheelchair accessibility. The organization aims to... Read More.
National Safe Boating Week is May 18-24
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
???? ???????????????? ???????????????????? ????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
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 to save water or exhibit environment stewardship... Read More.
Dr. Martha Bireda To Speak On Emancipation In Florida
DeSoto County Historical Society
PAST PRESENT FUTURE ARCADIA, FLORIDA
20TH OF MAY EMANCIPATION IN FLORIDA
Dr. Martha Bireda, Director of the Blanchard House Museum of African American History and Culture of Charlotte County in Punta Gorda, will speak about Florida Emancipation Day at our meeting at noon,... Read More.
Outreach Event for Congressman Scott Franklin Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Office of Congressman Scott Franklin
May 21 | Office of Congressman Scott Franklin
Mobile Office Hours
Outreach Event for Congressman Scott Franklin
Need assistance with a federal agency? Please join us on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, from 1:30pm - 4:00pm at the Board of County Commissioners for a Mobile Office Hours... Read More.
