DeSoto County

Breakfast and lunch again will be served at no cost to students in all schools in Lee, Hendry, Glades, and DeSoto county schools as well as in 43 of Sarasota County's 53 schools.

States like Florida and Texas have long borne the brunt of the pig problem and struggled to manage it as the situation grows more dire nationally. Officials have incentivized hunters by instituting few restrictions. But some people, including hunters themselves, question whether the approach is overkill.

With government help exhausted, private groups take action to help thousands of victims nearly 18 months later.

The $105,000 grant will be dispersed over a three-year period to help with emergency and disaster recovery.

Alongside the treasures of the past on Main Street are some new ideas.

DeSoto High wraps up a winless campaign with support from family and fans.

The event on Saturday features screenings, music, food and more.

Shelters largely served those still dealing with 2022 damage from Hurricane Ian.

Churches and nonprofits find some are reluctant to report problems or seek assistance.

Storm repairs and expansion plans were designed to help Sarasota and DeSoto better serve their communities.

DeSoto named the most dangerous county in Florida for cyclists, averaging over 17 cyclists involved in a fatal collision per 100,000 people.

Broadband upgrades are aimed to connect about 760 homes by 2025.