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Thursday, June 20, 2013

Springs could close July 1

NORTH PORT — If no agreement is reached today by the North Port City Commission, the gates at Warm Mineral Springs Day Spa likely will close temporarily, the electric will be shut off and the overnight guard will go home. The city and Springs joint owner Sarasota County would have … Find out how to read more online.

LATEST LOCAL NEWS

DeSoto honors Flag Day at Veterans Memorial Park
Thu Jun 20 2013 01:15AM

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Inez Holton, Florida’s first woman sheriff, dies
Thu Jun 20 2013 01:15AM

ARCADIA — She lived and worked at the jail, raised her children there, and when her husband died in 1965, she stepped into his job as sheriff of DeSoto County. … Find out how to read more online.

Saddle Club caters to family fun
Thu Jun 20 2013 01:15AM

Although the Arcadia All-Florida Saddle Club’s speed events are a competition, the atmosphere has the feel of a great big family. Everyone is willing to help out their fellow competitors … Find out how to read more online.

DCI opens faith-based dorm
Thu Jun 20 2013 01:15AM

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State, National and World News

Actor James Gandolfini dies in Italy at age 51
Thu Jun 20 2013 01:19AM

LOS ANGELES — James Gandolfini, whose portrayal of a brutal, emotionally delicate mob boss in HBO’s “The Sopranos” helped create one of TV’s greatest drama series and turned the mobster stereotype on its head, died Wednesday in Italy. He was … read more.

Former TWA Flight 800 investigators want new probe
Thu Jun 20 2013 01:19AM

MINEOLA, N.Y. — Former investigators are pushing to reopen the probe into the 1996 crash of TWA Flight 800 off the coast of New York, saying new evidence points to the often-discounted theory that a missile strike may have downed … read more.

Tech sullies new-car ratings
Thu Jun 20 2013 01:19AM

DETROIT — Car buyers increasingly want high-tech features like voice recognition and navigation. But they’re not very forgiving of the car company when those systems fail. The top complaints in J.D. Power’s closely-watched survey of new vehicle owners, released Wednesday, … read more.

Afghans pan Taliban talks
Thu Jun 20 2013 01:19AM

KABUL, Afghanistan — Hopes dimmed for talks aimed at ending the Afghan war when an angry President Hamid Karzai on Wednesday suspended security negotiations with the U.S. and scuttled a peace delegation to the Taliban, sending American officials scrambling to … read more.

‘Dead zones’ predicted for Gulf, Chesapeake Bay
Thu Jun 20 2013 01:19AM

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Scientists in Michigan and Louisiana are predicting a big summer “dead zone” in the Gulf of Mexico unless a tropical storm hits the area shortly before or during the annual measurement. In the Chesapeake Bay, scientists … read more.

Brazil officials reverse subway, bus fare hike
Thu Jun 20 2013 01:19AM

SAO PAULO (AP) — Leaders in Brazil’s two biggest cities said Wednesday that they reversed an increase in bus and subway fares that ignited anti-government protests that have spread across the nation in the past week. Many people doubted the … read more.

Country singer Slim Whitman dies at age 90
Thu Jun 20 2013 01:19AM

MIAMI (AP) — Country singer Slim Whitman, the high-pitched yodeler who sold millions of records through ever-present TV ads in the 1980s and 1990s and whose song saved the world in the film comedy “Mars Attacks!,” died Wednesday at a … read more.

Bill could reduce illegal immigration 25 percent
Thu Jun 20 2013 01:19AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — Illegal immigration into the United States would decrease by only 25 percent under a far-reaching Senate immigration bill, according to an analysis by the Congressional Budget Office that also finds the measure reduces federal deficits by billions. … read more.

Stocks slide as Fed says bond purchases could slow
Thu Jun 20 2013 01:19AM

NEW YORK (AP) — Financial markets shuddered Wednesday after the Federal Reserve said it could start scaling back its huge bond-buying program later this year and end it by the middle of 2014. The Fed’s $85 billion in monthly bond … read more.

US, Taliban to start talks
Wed Jun 19 2013 01:19AM

KABUL, Afghanistan — The Taliban and the U.S. said Tuesday they will hold talks on finding a political solution to ending nearly 12 years of war in Afghanistan, as the international coalition formally handed over control of the country’s security … read more.

Chrysler agrees to recall of 2.7M Jeeps
Wed Jun 19 2013 01:19AM

DETROIT — Chrysler abruptly agreed to recall 2.7 million older model Jeeps Tuesday, reversing a defiant stance and avoiding a possible public relations nightmare over fuel tanks that can rupture and cause fires in rear-end collisions. In deciding on the … read more.

NSA: Plot against Wall Street foiled
Wed Jun 19 2013 01:19AM

WASHINGTON — The U.S. foiled a plot to bomb the New York Stock Exchange because of the sweeping surveillance programs at the heart of a debate over national security and personal privacy, officials said Tuesday at a rare open hearing … read more.

House passes far-reaching anti-abortion bill
Wed Jun 19 2013 01:19AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican-led House on Tuesday passed a far-reaching anti-abortion bill that conservatives saw as a milestone in their 40-year campaign against legalized abortion and Democrats condemned as yet another example of the GOP war on women. The … read more.

Lost city found in Cambodia
Wed Jun 19 2013 01:19AM

SYDNEY — Airborne laser technology has uncovered a network of roadways and canals, illustrating a bustling ancient city linking Cambodia’s famed Angkor Wat temples complex. The discovery was announced late Monday in a peer-reviewed paper released early by the journal … read more.

Zimmerman trial attorneys pick 40 potential jurors
Wed Jun 19 2013 01:19AM

G-8 advances on Syrian peace talks, tax evasion
Wed Jun 19 2013 01:19AM

ENNISKILLEN, Northern Ireland (AP) — President Barack Obama, Russian President Vladimir Putin and other G-8 leaders took a united stance Tuesday on seeking a negotiated Syrian peace settlement to forge a “united, inclusive and democratic” government — but couldn’t agree … read more.

Turkey’s ‘standing man’ launches new protest wave
Wed Jun 19 2013 01:19AM

ISTANBUL (AP) — After weeks of sometimes violent confrontation with police, protesters in Turkey have found what could be a more potent form of resistance: standing still. The trend was launched by performance artist Erdem Gunduz, who stood silently for … read more.

Governor Scott’s job approval up to 43 percent
Wed Jun 19 2013 01:19AM

TALLAHASSEE (AP) — Florida Gov. Rick Scott’s approval rating is improving, a poll released Tuesday shows, though not to the point that it’s likely to deter any potential challengers in 2014. The Quinnipiac University poll shows 43 percent of voters … read more.

Citizenship proof law illegal
Tue Jun 18 2013 01:19AM

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled Monday that states cannot on their own require would-be voters to prove they are U.S. citizens before using a federal registration system designed to make signing up easier. The justices voted 7-2 to throw … read more.

Food companies work to make it look natural
Tue Jun 18 2013 01:19AM

NEW YORK (AP) — Here’s the latest goal for food makers: Perfect the art of imperfection. When stretching out the dough for its premium “Artisan Pizzas,” Domino’s workers are instructed not to worry about making the rectangles too perfect: The … read more.

EU, US agree to start free-trade talks at G-8
Tue Jun 18 2013 01:19AM

ENNISKILLEN, Northern Ireland — The European Union and the United States will open negotiations next month on a long-sought deal to create free trade between the world’s two mightiest economic regions — an effort that could create millions of jobs … read more.

Women get combat-ready
Tue Jun 18 2013 01:19AM

WASHINGTON — Women may be able to start training as Army Rangers by mid-2015 and as Navy SEALs a year later under plans set to be announced by the Pentagon that would slowly bring women into thousands of combat jobs, … read more.

Growing human organs
Tue Jun 18 2013 01:19AM

NEW YORK — By the time 10-year-old Sarah Murnaghan finally got a lung transplant last week, she’d been waiting for months, and her parents had sued to give her a better shot at surgery. Her cystic fibrosis was threatening her … read more.

Rowhani’s ‘path of moderation’ also shows limits
Tue Jun 18 2013 01:19AM

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s newly elected president showcased his reform-leaning image Monday by promising a “path of moderation” that includes greater openness on Tehran’s nuclear program and overtures to Washington. He also made clear where he draws the line: … read more.

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More Local News

Kirks share stories of their trip to Cuba
Thu Jun 20 2013 01:15AM

Captain Dennis Kirk and wife Nancy, of the Nav-A-Gator Grill & Marina, hosted a slide show presentation Monday night of their recent trip to Cuba. A room full of curious listeners learned about the procedures involved with visiting this country, … Find out how to read more online.

Leipold to speak at Historical Society
Thu Jun 20 2013 01:15AM

Judith Leipold, author of “Straight from the Horse’s Mouth: A Biography of Hub Hubbell,” will speak at the DeSoto County Historical Society’s regular monthly meeting today. Free and open to the public, the event is today at the Family Service … Find out how to read more online.

Get ready for 4th of July events
Thu Jun 20 2013 01:15AM

Independence Day Parade The Arcadia Elks 1524 will once again sponsor the Independence Day Parade for 2013 on July 4 in downtown Arcadia. Entries will line up at 9 a.m. at S. Orange Ave. and W. Oak St., and the … Find out how to read more online.

Your choices shape your future
Thu Jun 20 2013 01:15AM

Hello and good evening, fellow classmates, parents, teachers, and various community members. I must first give a shout-out to my parents — my mom’s the one crying. I know I haven’t been an easy kid, but I thank you for … Find out how to read more online.

How to do business with local government
Thu Jun 20 2013 01:15AM

Representatives from the purchasing departments for the City of Arcadia, The DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners, and the DeSoto County School Board held a workshop open to the public on June 12, in a first-of-a-kind joint effort to provide information … Find out how to read more online.

Committee looks for growth opportunities
Thu Jun 20 2013 01:15AM

While many economic indicators paint a dreary picture of DeSoto County’s growth and development, one group is working diligently to take advantage of many of the county’s untapped resources. “DeSoto County is a diamond in the rough,” says Economic Development … Find out how to read more online.

Council denies APD raises
Thu Jun 20 2013 01:15AM

The Arcadia City Council rejected a requested pay raise for select Arcadia Police Department positions. Marshal Matt Anderson approached the members with an organizational chart that would streamline operations in the department, splitting responsibilities into three categories: patrol services, investigations … Find out how to read more online.

History, beauty all in one
Mon Jun 17 2013 08:01AM

BOCA GRANDE — I’d forgotten how the brilliant, Crayola-colored waters could instantly slow my heart rate like a vacation on a Caribbean island. When I first moved here in 2000, I usually spent at least one day a month on … Find out how to read more online.

Yusko retires after two decades
Thu Jun 13 2013 04:12PM

Stephen Yusko, 81, sat surrounded at the Arcadia Police Department last week; the occasion was one of celebration. After 20 years of service assisting students safely across the road, Yusko has retired. His family and friends gathered together as the … Find out how to read more online.

Chamber’s Leadership program graduates 20
Thu Jun 13 2013 04:02PM

On May 30, Leadership DeSoto graduated its fourth class. Leadership DeSoto County is a program through the DeSoto Chamber of Commerce. Each year, individuals are selected to participate in the nine-month program. The program educates, challenges and develops a select … Find out how to read more online.

More questions, bickering at School Board meeting
Thu Jun 13 2013 04:02PM

ARCADIA — Once again, Tuesday night’s School Board meeting became contentious as Board Member Ronny Allen questioned a lack of communication between school district administration and School Board members. Calling communication from the Superintendent’s office with Board Members “atrocious,” Allen … Find out how to read more online.

Habitat for Humanity seeks to help veterans
Thu Jun 13 2013 04:02PM

A new program by the Arcadia-DeSoto County Habitat for Humanity is providing home repairs for veterans in need. The “Legacy of Valor” home repair program offers critical home repairs for any veterans, active service members or their spouses, on items … Find out how to read more online.

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