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The flooding from Hurricane Ian was so overwhelming that she even had to take a kayak to get back to her home.

Six months after rains and winds from Hurricane Ian destroyed homes in Hardee County, the real work on the ground is just beginning.

One family. Two kids. Their deaths — both while in their grandmother Tracey's care. Hardee County grandmother charged after forgetting infant in a hot car.

A man was arrested after falling asleep while drinking beer inside of his vehicle during a standoff with Southwest Florida deputies last week.

ARCADIA, Fla. — A Florida woman was arrested after police found her in possession of multiple drugs and paraphernalia on Thursday. According to the Acardia Police Department (APD), 42-year-old Aimey Corhn was stopped by police for an equipment violation. Upon searching her, police found 3.6 grams of cocaine, 0.1 grams of methamphetamine, 1.8 grams of marijuana, money and drug paraphernalia.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sarasota County has announced detailed plans to do some rezoning within the Lakewood Ranch community and some individuals are organizing to express concern. The Waterside Village development is set to build 1,718 units and related buildings in a rural area. The group Citizens for Sarasota County...

A career criminal, Robert Steven Harrelson, of Arcadia, Florida, was sentenced to 21 years and 10 months in federal prison for possessing with the intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. The court also ordered Harrelson to forfeit a firearm and ammunition possessed during the offense. Harrelson was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Sheri Polster Chappell.

North Port Police Department found 88 bags of fentanyl in a residence while serving an arrest warrant.

The Hounds on Henry Dog Park Expansion Project is set to begin on Monday. The city is adding an additional seven thousand square feet to the large dog and small dog area.

NORTH PORT, Fla. (WWSB) - North Port residents will get another chance to talk about the future of their city at a town hall-style meeting April 18. The meeting is the second installment of City Manager Jerome Fletcher’s “North Port United” Tour, a series of community engagement and discussion sessions.

On March 22, 2023, DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office responded to 5923 River Ridge Avenue in reference to the homeowner reporting a total of over $5,000 worth of his property was stolen from inside and outside of the residence. As deputies were on scene canvassing the neighborhood, the victim alerted...

Discover The Remains Hidden Beneath Florida's Largest Hot Spring. Who doesn’t love some Florida hot springs? Warm Mineral Springs is the world’s largest natural mineral spring water. It is located in North Port, Florida. The springs are a real treat to visit, but something pretty interesting lives underneath the water’s surface. Let’s take a look at what archeologists have discovered underneath the famed Warm Mineral Springs.

The Charlotte County Public Works Department has launched an interactive map for the public regarding Hurricane Ian repairs.

DESOTO COUNTY, Fla. — An Arcadia man was charged with multiple counts of drug possession after a traffic stop leads detectives to his home. Colt A. Boatright,25, was stopped for speeding Tuesday afternoon. DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office and a K9 Officer conducted a search and discovered more than 50 grams of marijuana inside the vehicle.

Photos surfaced on Facebook of a county road graffitied in DeSoto County. DeSoto County Sheriff's office confirmed this is now an active investigation.

Tomorrow is the annual DeSoto County Historical Society Pioneer Day & BBQ at the Turner Agric-Civic Center from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. The DeSoto County Historical Society’s Annual Pioneer Day and BBQ showcases the history and heritage of southwest Florida with the Arcadia American Legion sponsored Antique Tractor and Hit & Miss Engine Show on the 4th Saturday in March at the Turner Agri-Civic Center, 2250 N.E. Road St. Fun for the whole family includes special and traditional Florida foods plus bodacious barbecue, demonstrations of old-fashioned skills and crafts, legendary characters, musical entertainment, live animals, vintage automobiles and antique engines, Florida authors and artists, a free “discover history” hands-on children’s area with old-fashioned games and more. For information: 863-266-5774 or historicdesoto.org.

Cattle-grazing land has been targeted for development across Florida, but Sarasota County recently purchased 290 acres to protect it. It sits on a border between Sarasota, DeSoto, and Manatee counties. Officials say it’s important to maintain for Florida wildlife.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), The Mosaic Company and Hardee County are...

SARASOTA, Fla. - Feet away from State Road 72 in Sarasota County, you can get away from the noise of trucks and step into 290 acres of pasture, wetlands, and natural hammock. The land is now protected. "The wildlife makes up the diversity, the biodiversity within southwest Florida and those...

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — A boat motor theft ring turned out to be so much more after deputies reported the suspects were using the stolen goods for human smuggling. Charlotte County investigators say what started as a business burglary in 2016 is now a federal investigation sending four felons to prison.