Local

New Boat Ramp For Veterans Park

Tuesday, August 30

DeSoto County commissioners held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new boat ramp at Veterans Park in Arcadia. The ramp is on American Legion Drive, Arcadia, off Highway 70. On January 29, 2021, the DeSoto County BOCC Parks Department was awarded a Florida Boating Improvement Program (FBIP)... Read More.

Free Book Exchange In DeSoto County Fl

Sunday, August 28

What's this ABOUT? A DeSoto Sharing Library is a "take a book, return a book" free book exchange. They come in many shapes and sizes, but the most common version is a small wooden box of books. Anyone may take a book or bring a... Read More.

Governor DeSantis Authorizes Purchase To Conserve Property In DeSoto County

Friday, August 26

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — 16,000 acres have been acquired for conservation in DeSoto and Hardee counties. Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet invested more than $56 million to acquire seven properties across the state that will be designated for conservation. The seven parcels total nearly 20,000... Read More.

Charlotte County Man Charged with Child Porn, CCSO and FBI Task Force Investigate

Thursday, August 25

Charlotte County, FL – Between March 5, 2022 through July 25, 2022, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office along with the Fort Myers FBI Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force began an investigation into the sharing of child pornography. While connected to the internet, an IP... Read More.

DeSoto County Announce Deadline For Internet Funding

Wednesday, August 24

DeSoto County Florida~ First, we asked you to take the speed test. DeSoto County and ALL THE COUNTIES in Florida are trying to get information regarding internet speeds. The state will have FUNDING available to IMPROVE broadband, but we need the data first. Speed Test link: Read More.

Primary Election Day In Florida

Tuesday, August 23

Election Day Voting The polls are open today, Election Day, from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. (local time). Any voters waiting in line at 7:00 p.m. will have the opportunity to cast a ballot. To find your precinct or polling location, or for the most current... Read More.

DeSoto County Conducts Survey on Internet Service

Monday, August 22

DeSoto County’s economic development department, working with the Local Technology Planning Team, has created a brief survey to help determine internet service needs in the County. There is a survey for businesses and one for residents, with a version in English and one in... Read More.

“Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over” National Enforcement Begins Today

Friday, August 19

The 2022 National Enforcement Mobilization "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" goes into effect across the country from August 19 to September 5, 2022. One of the deadliest and most often committed - yet preventable - of crimes (impaired driving), has become a serious... Read More.

Man Charged with Attempted Murder Of A Correctional Officer

Thursday, August 18

Arcadia Police Department Arcadia, Florida~ During the early hours of August 17th, members of the Arcadia Police Department responded to a shooting. Through investigative measures, Curtis Mobley was determined to be a suspect. A lawful arrest warrant was obtained for Mobley, and a lawful search warrant... Read More.