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DeSoto, Highlands, Hardee County
DeSoto, Highlands, Hardee County
Teen fatally shot at DeSoto County Fair; shooter wanted
Emily McCain
6:01 AM, Feb 06, 2023
DeSoto, Highlands, Hardee County
Florida murder suspect arrested in North Carolina after 3 county chase
Rebekah Nelson
7:26 AM, Feb 03, 2023
DeSoto, Highlands, Hardee County
Fla. sheriff's office unveils easy fix to better serve those with disabilities
Chad Mills
9:53 PM, Jan 20, 2023
Local News
Highlands County man arrested on nearly 1,200 counts of child pornography
Leilyn Torres
4:31 PM, Jan 11, 2023
DeSoto, Highlands, Hardee County
ABC Action News Gives: A nonprofit's quest to find a new cargo van
Michael Paluska
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Sarasota, Manatee County
Myakka City residents still in need of help after Hurricane Ian
Stassy Olmos
1:25 AM, Nov 17, 2022
DeSoto, Highlands, Hardee County
Sebring man dies after being struck by truck tractor while riding pedacycle: FHP
Rebekah Nelson
9:05 AM, Nov 11, 2022
Local News
Where to get sandbags across Tampa Bay
WFTS Digital Staff
12:24 PM, Nov 08, 2022
DeSoto, Highlands, Hardee County
69-year-old man killed after being dragged under tractor-trailer: FHP
Rebekah Nelson
9:40 AM, Nov 07, 2022
DeSoto, Highlands, Hardee County
Food bank crucial to Hardee Co. after Ian hoping for miracle to fund repair
Chad Mills
6:45 AM, Oct 28, 2022
Local News
Track sex offenders, predators in your neighborhood before trick-or-treating
Veronica Beltran
9:02 AM, Oct 27, 2022
DeSoto, Highlands, Hardee County
Nonprofit needs more volunteers to help clean up Hardee County after Ian
Chad Mills
7:34 AM, Oct 27, 2022
Hurricane Ian
$2M from Florida Disaster Fund awarded to teachers impacted by Hurricane Ian
Veronica Beltran
10:48 AM, Oct 21, 2022
DeSoto, Highlands, Hardee County
Handbags for a cause: Wauchula manufacturer looks to help after Ian
Chad Mills
8:01 AM, Oct 20, 2022
Hurricane Ian
Hardee County continues long road to recovery after devastating flooding
Chad Mills
9:37 AM, Oct 14, 2022
Hurricane Ian
Florida citrus industry suffered 'widespread damages' during Ian: Trade Group
Chad Mills
9:22 AM, Oct 12, 2022
DeSoto, Highlands, Hardee County
Hardee County Sheriff warns of scammers after Hurricane Ian
Chad Mills
9:03 AM, Oct 10, 2022
Hurricane Ian
Family of Hurricane Ian victim sheds light on his life
Rochelle Alleyne
10:39 PM, Oct 06, 2022
Hurricane Ian
DeSoto County schools remain closed as crews work to repair Hurricane Ian damage
Mary O'Connell
3:58 PM, Oct 06, 2022
Hurricane Ian
As Peace River recedes, long road of recovery remains for Arcadia area
Chad Mills
9:05 AM, Oct 05, 2022
Hurricane Ian
Wauchula community helps cancer survivor following Hurricane Ian
Jamison Uhler
6:22 PM, Oct 04, 2022
Hurricane Ian
Roads around Arcadia are starting to dry out
Michael Paluska
5:05 PM, Oct 03, 2022
Hurricane Ian
Hardee County residents deal with flooding, power outages from Hurricane Ian
Mary O'Connell
5:52 AM, Oct 03, 2022
Local News
After Ian: School closures, openings
WFTS Digital Staff
5:16 AM, Oct 03, 2022
Hurricane Ian
Gov. DeSantis tour of Arcadia interrupts civilian relief operations
Michael Paluska
6:21 PM, Oct 02, 2022
DeSoto, Highlands, Hardee County
Hardee County confirms first death related to historic flooding
Chad Mills
7:21 PM, Oct 01, 2022
DeSoto, Highlands, Hardee County
Hurricane Ian leaves many homeless in Hardee County
Erik Waxler
10:27 PM, Sep 30, 2022
Hurricane
After the Storm: How you can help
WFTS Digital Staff
4:20 PM, Sep 30, 2022
Hurricane
Nonprofit organizes food, water distribution in Sarasota and DeSoto counties
Emily McCain
12:50 PM, Sep 30, 2022
DeSoto, Highlands, Hardee County
Peace River reaches historic levels, floods homes
Emily McCain
10:10 AM, Sep 30, 2022
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