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July is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month. Lock out crime today and every day with these simple tips:. Close and lock all doors and windows. Hide valuables out of sight. Do not leave your keys in the vehicle. Do not leave an unattended vehicle running. If your vehicle is stolen:

ARCADIA, FLORIDA – The DeSoto County Historical Society is gearing up for an engaging member meeting open to the public, scheduled to take place on July 15th at 12 noon. The highlight of the event will be a presentation by Christopher Parent, Community Partnership Specialist at Tidewell Hospice / Empath Health.

NORTH PORT — Back in the wild 1970s and ‘80s, airplanes packed with drugs soared the skies over North Port, Charlotte and DeSoto counties, and other largely undeveloped areas around the region.

Aside from vibrant fireworks displays, the Fourth of July holiday provides the time to reflect on our nation’s many virtues. As Americans, we are bound by shared values, including the ideal that the youngest among us should have the benefit of a strong foundation upon which to build the skills that can achieve their potential.

About 30 volunteers picked up pounds of trash off the beach on Saturday morning at Fort DeSoto.

SunCoast Blood Centers, located in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte and DeSoto counties, is asking for blood donations after two surgeries needed more donated blood than expected. SunCoast provides blood for nine different hospitals across these counties. An open heart surgery and a childbirth both required the use of platelets and blood...

NORTH PORT – Construction on the new Boys & Girls Club in North Port may commence as soon as late fall, after local attorneys helped the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties obtain a unique type of loan to bridge the gap between money raised by local donors and the anticipated $9 million cost.

200 unit spike in blood need related to a complex open heart surgery and complex childbirth that also required platelets comes at a time when number of donors drops because of summer vacation. Staff Report. Sarasota Herald-Tribune. SunCoast Blood Centers is making an urgent appeal for blood donations, because two...

State assessment scores released Tuesday show improvement in key areas for students in Sarasota, Charlotte and DeSoto counties.

The campaign focuses on the understanding that students have worries and preconceived ideas about college that lead to the hesitation to enroll or pursue their personal or professional goals. At SFSC, we want to dispel these myths and let prospective students know that there are options for them. “At SFSC,...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - SunCoast Blood Centers are in desperate need of blood donations. Summer is typically slow for the organization, but there are significant needs presenting themselves. Some of those issues include:. Holiday Impact on Blood Supply:. The Fourth of July holiday is a time of celebration, but it...

Republican State Representative Spencer Roach sat down with WINK News to discuss all things politics. He represents House District 76 in the Florida House of Representatives, which is Desoto County and parts of Charlotte County and Lee County. This debate is a first in history. “These are the two oldest...

The William G. and Marie Selby Foundation has named 45 new Selby Scholars, outstanding students who are eligible for up to four years of a renewable scholarship award to their chosen accredited college or university. Twenty-four Scholars are first gen students, the first in their families to attend college. Graduating high schools in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, and DeSoto Counties, students are engaged in their communities and plan to use their education to help others. Many Scholars plan to major in STEAM fields including mechanical engineering, food and nutrition science, computer science, bioengineering, aerospace engineering, and chemistry and more specifically, in health-related fields including nursing and behavioral cognitive neuroscience. Others will pursue degrees in business, finance, journalism, and other disciplines. The Selby Foundation scholarship program is unique, offering “last dollar funding” to students that is personalized based on individual student need and financial aid. Annual support varies and can increase for many, as single-year scholarships from other providers are not renewed. Throughout their experience in undergraduate school, Selby Scholars also receive access to special opportunities such as mentor matching with a professional in their desired field of study; education sessions to help students succeed in life, studies, and work; and options for a Student Emergency Persistence Fund for certain expenses that may prevent students from remaining enrolled. College students in the 2020 class of Selby Scholars have either graduated from college this year or graduated early. Some are pursuing advanced degrees, while others are entering the workforce or military service. The Selby Foundation is the legacy of Bill and Marie Selby, two caring people who wanted others to have access to the same opportunities they experienced. Established in 1955, the Foundation has an expansive history of supporting students in post-secondary academic success through scholarships and nonprofits in community gains through capital investments. Susie Bowie is President & CEO. Susan Hines is Board Chair. Learn more online at SelbyFdn.org.

NORTH PORT — Local families in need have options when it comes to food this summer.

NORTH PORT — Local families in need have options when it comes to food this summer.

The Florida Department of Health releases its inspection reports for Charlotte, DeSoto and Sarasota counties each week, highlighting the restaurants with the most violations in the past 30 days.

Founded in 1982, Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority (PRMRWSA) supplies drinking water to a region of approximately one million people living south of Tampa Bay, FL in DeSoto, Charlotte, Sarasota and Manatee Counties. Its surface water treatment plant draws water from the Peace River to a reservoir and treats it to drinking water standards at the rate of about 31 million gallons a day.

The FBI defines an active shooter as one or more individuals actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a populated area. According to other research, 69.8% of active shooter incidents ended in 5 minutes or less. This week members of the Arcadia Police Department, DeSoto County Sheriff’s...