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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.

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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.

Dr. Martha Bireda To Speak On Emancipation In Florida

Thursday, May 16

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

Tuesday, May 14

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... Read More.

National Police Week May 12 thru May 18, 2024

Monday, May 13

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

Friday, May 10

Updated 11:49 AM EDT, May 10, 2024CAPE 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.