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Former funeral director found dead
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Former funeral director found dead

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Floyd O. Rice had a Thursday court date for allegedly embezzling funds from his former employer. Wauchula police report, however, that Rice ended his life instead.

Arcadia to the rescue, man and dog reunite
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Arcadia to the rescue, man and dog reunite

  • By CRAIG GARRETT Arcadian Editor
  • Updated Aug 22, 2019
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Healing starts, city welcomes park honoring Clark brothers
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Healing starts, city welcomes park honoring Clark brothers

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  • Aug 22, 2019
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Guido Frick headlines November workshop
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Guido Frick headlines November workshop

  • By SHARON YARBROUGH Peace River Painters
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Meet Heather St. John: In her nature to help

Meet Heather St. John: In her nature to help

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  • Aug 22, 2019
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Wanting to thank a mystery man

Wanting to thank a mystery man

  • By CRAIG GARRETT Arcadian Editor
  • Aug 22, 2019
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DeSoto High update: Chromebooks, IDs and good deeds
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DeSoto High update: Chromebooks, IDs and good deeds

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Picture perfect: First week at Memorial Elementary
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Picture perfect: First week at Memorial Elementary

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Arcadia Airport hosts Saturday event

Arcadia Airport hosts Saturday event

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  • Aug 22, 2019
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Charlotte, DeSoto to help plan state road project

Charlotte, DeSoto to help plan state road project

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Clark Brothers Memorial Park is official

Clark Brothers Memorial Park is official

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First day of healing started this morning.

Search widens for felon who fled North Port Police
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Search widens for felon who fled North Port Police

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  • Aug 16, 2019
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First-class kids! DeSoto back to school, day one is fun
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First-class kids! DeSoto back to school, day one is fun

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DeSoto officer Leadership Academy grad

DeSoto officer Leadership Academy grad

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Meet Miles Christian-Hart: performer, Arcadia businessman
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Meet Miles Christian-Hart: performer, Arcadia businessman

  • By CRAIG GARRETT Arcadian Editor
  • Aug 15, 2019
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Historic Preservation Commission's August agenda
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Historic Preservation Commission's August agenda

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Clark Brothers Park breaks ground Friday

Clark Brothers Park breaks ground Friday

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  • Aug 15, 2019
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Saturday BBQ benefits homeless, runs 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Saturday BBQ benefits homeless, runs 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

  • By CRAIG GARRETT Arcadian Editor
  • Aug 15, 2019
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Meet the educator: Latroi Andrews

Meet the educator: Latroi Andrews

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Flipped truck at 70E/31 causing some back-ups
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Flipped truck at 70E/31 causing some back-ups

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