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Arcadia, Florida is located in Desoto County. Zip codes in Arcadia, FL include 34269, 34265, and 34266. More Arcadia information.

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Thursday May 24 | NBC2 News

NBC2 exclusive: Jailhouse interview

Arrested for her alleged part in the murder of a 74-year-old Port Charlotte man, his caretaker told her side of the story only to NBC2.

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Wed May 23, 2012

MassLive.com

Twelve-year-old Florida boy dies from injuries suffered in race crash

I'm sure I would echo the sentiments of everyone at The Republican and MassLive.com by sending my condolences to the family of Tyler Morr.

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NBC2 News

Arcadia boy dies from race track crash injuries

A 12-year-old Arcadia boy has died after a stock car race crash at Auburndale Speedway in Winter Haven on Saturday.

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North Port Sun

'My Ghost Story' filmed at Opera House

ARCADIAN PHOTO BY TAMI GARCIA, tgarcia@sun-herald.com Port Charlotte resident Ellen "Sprout" Dvorak peers out the window of the rosary room in the Arcadia Opera House, where reports of a ghostly figure of a little girl have been seen from outside on Oak Street.

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Patch.com

From Darkness Came Light, New Life for Land O' Lakes Businesswoman

A Despite the rumor, LOL Transport & Moving owner Rene Van Hout says she does not know everyone in Land O' Lakes.

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Tue May 22, 2012

Knoxville News Sentinel

Sam Venable: No stopping her will to succeed

They're the ones who will send you back into the classroom next fall with renewed dedication, a fresh sense of purpose and restored confidence you can make a positive difference in someone's life.

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Mon May 21, 2012

Alabama Live

What are ya, pudding me on?

The Fortress hotel in Galle, Sri Lanka, is charging $14,500 a serving of the world's most expensive pudding, which is called "The Fortress Stilt Fisherman Indulgence". Hasty pudding, originally a British dish, this pudding could be made on very short notice.

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NBC2 News

RSW tops list for airline ticket price hikes

Whether you're flying in for a quick weekend trip or vacationing to see a friend, the price of that flight in and out of Southwest Florida International Airport is up.

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Sun May 20, 2012

NBC2 News

Arcadia boy injuried in race track crash

A 12-year-old Arcadia boy is in critical condition after a stock car race crash at Auburndale Speedway in Winter Haven on Saturday.

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Thu May 17, 2012

NBC2 News

Student accused of bringing gun to school

A Dunbar High School student was arrested for allegedly bringing a handgun to school, according to Lee County Sheriff's Office reports.

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Wed May 16, 2012

NBC2 News

Man charged in December burglary

The business owner, Kim Sonyoun, told Naples Detective Erik Noe that she left her business secure on December 12 at approximately 5 p.m. On December 14, Sonyoun said she received a call from building owner Fredrick Blaze telling her the back window had been smashed and an estimated $60,000 worth of jewelry was stolen.

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NBC2 News

Man wanted for ceramic attack on deputy

Deputies need the public's help in finding a 35-year-old Arcadia man who allegedly hit a deputy in the head with a piece of ceramic.

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Sat May 12, 2012

Daily Tribune News

Area dealerships utilize GPS to track stolen vehicles

GPS systems can be useful for more than just turn-by-turn directions. Recently, a local dealership used the device to provide information to law enforcement as a means to recover a vehicle they believed to be stolen after a suspect failed to return the vehicle from a test drive.

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Wed May 09, 2012

North Port Sun

Cinco de Mayo celebrated in Arcadia's downtown

ARCADIAN PHOTO BY SUSAN E. HOFFMAN, shoffman@sun-herald.com Banda Estrella de Guanajuato played several traditional Mexican tunes for the crowd before the Cinco de Mayo parade on Saturday.

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Mon May 07, 2012

WINK-TV Fort Myers

Dogs taken from animal hoarder moved to rescue organizations

ENGLEWOOD, Fla.- The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office conducted an investigation into a case of animal hoarding at a home in Venice Acres that led to the removal of 263 small dogs.

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Tue May 01, 2012

Tampa Bay Online

Book details vibrant history of Hyde Park

The Plattonian Bulding at Platt Street and South Boulevard has been around since the 1920s.

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