Current Weather

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.
https://www.classiccountry1045.com/radio-sales-account-executives-needed/

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.

National Police Week May 12 thru May 18, 2024

National Police Week 2024 National Police Week begins Sunday, May 12, 2024 and ends Saturday, May 18, 2024. Peace Officers Memorial Day is Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Police Week provides everyone the opportunity to recognize and show appreciation for the sacrifices police officers make and their... Read More.

Potent Solar Storm May Disrupt Cell Phone And Radio Communications

Updated 11:49 AM EDT, May 10, 2024 CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Brace yourselves for a celestial show this weekend as an exceptionally robust solar storm hurtles towards Earth, potentially treating parts of the U.S. to dazzling northern lights while also posing risks of power and... Read More.
https://www.classiccountry1045.com/radio-sales-account-executives-needed/

Arrests Made In Suspected Burglaries

Over the last month, The Arcadia Police Department and the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office received several complaints of stolen vehicles and vehicle burglaries. The suspect(s) were mostly targeting Kia vehicles. An investigation began into these crimes, ending in a lawful search warrant granted for... Read More.