Arcadia

More than $38 million awarded for state's small, rural communities

WGCU Staff

More than $38 million was awarded Thursday to 19 small and rural Florida communities through the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. These strategic investments will fund public infrastructure improvements, neighborhood revitalization, housing rehabilitation, and commercial revitalization projects that strengthen communities across the state.One of the largest awards — $6.4 million— went to the city of Arcadia to upgrade the William Tyson Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Arcadia in DeSoto County is revitalizing its downtown to appeal to new and younger residents and visitors. Many of the antique shops and touches of cowboy history remain, but the city is broadening its appeal with live music, new coffee shops and deli's, and a brewery.

Human Interest

Arcadia revitalizes itself with an eye to the future

Mike Walcher

One of the most historic small towns in Southwest Florida is undergoing a revitalization. Arcadia in DeSoto County is re-branding its downtown to attract new and younger visitors.

Hurricane Recovery

Non-profit plans hurricane supply give-away Monday in Arcadia

WGCU Staff

Tampa-area non-profit Rebuilding Together to distribute free hurricane supplies Monday in Arcadia.

The cursed children of Arcadia's Coker Cemetery

Tara Calligan

Halloween is a fang-tastic time to dig into a few lesser-known Florida ghost stories, myths, and hauntings. Uncover the tale of the cursed children of Coker Cemetery in Arcadia, Florida.