Local News in DeSoto County

DeSoto County Government News Published 12 hours ago

Morgan Park Trails Closed for XC Meet

Morgan Park Trails Closed for XC Meet on Saturday, Sept 26 until 10am.

DeSoto County Government News Published 11 hours ago

Road Closure Notice

SE Far Pointe Drive will be closed on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Times of Wayne County Published September 22

Orbaker, Sally J.

Arcadia, Florida / Pultneyville, NY: Sally J. Orbaker, 83, of Arcadia, Florida and Pultneyville, NY passed away peacefully on August 29, 2026. Born on January 28, 1943 to the late William and Jean Fanning Stevenson, and a graduate of Leroy High School Class of 1961. She was a…

DeSoto County Government News Published September 18

What's Going Up in DeSoto

The DeSoto County Economic Development Department enhances the county’s business climate. Working with public and private partners, we promote and support existing businesses and encourage new business development that create quality jobs.

DeSoto County Government News Published September 15

Wheels for Veterans Car Show

DeSoto County Parks & Recreation is partnering up with the Arcadia American Legion and the Peace River Car Club for Veterans Car Show

DeSoto County Government News Published September 15

Fort Ogden Railroad Crossing

DeSoto County has included several Fort Ogden area roadways in the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Annual Road Paving Project. As part of this effort, the County is evaluating railroad crossings located on the following roadways.

DeSoto County Government News Published September 14

Traffic Delays

Starting on September 15, 2026, there will be traffic light delays until September 17, 2026.

City of Arcadia News Published September 11

US 17 Lane Closures at Hickory St (SR 70 WB) 9/18/26 – 9/20/26

🚧 TRAFFIC ALERT – US 17 LANE CLOSURES 🚧 On behalf of Watson Civil Construction, we would like to make residents and motorists aware of upcoming lane closures on US […]

Times of Wayne County Published September 09

Orbaker, Sally J.

Arcadia, Florida / Pultneyville, NY: Sally J. Orbaker, 83, of Arcadia, Florida and Pultneyville, NY passed away peacefully on August 29, 2026. Born on January 28, 1943 to the late William and Jean Fanning Stevenson, and a graduate of Leroy High School Class of 1961. She was a…

City of Arcadia News Published September 09

2027 BUDGET HEARINGS – September 9 and September 21, 2026

DeSoto County Government News Published September 02

Scam Alert

We have been notified that scammers are pretending to be the county and sending fake invoices.

City of Arcadia News Published September 02

TENTATIVE OPERATING MILLAGE RATE AND TENTATIVE BUDGET HEARING

The City Council will hold its Tentative Operating Millage Rate and Tentative Budget Hearing on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 5:01 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at the Margaret […]