K-9 Kita Assists In Drug Arrest
Arcadia Police Department, Arcadia Fl
On April 29, 2025, Officer J. Taylor conducted a traffic stop for running a stop sign. Read More.
Author: Cecilia Lewis
FDOT to host US 17 at CR 761 Safety Improvements Hybrid (Online and Live In-Person) Public Meeting
DeSoto County Fl GovernmentFDOT to host US 17 at CR 761 Safety Improvements Hybrid (Online and Live In-Person) Public MeetingThe in-person public meeting will be held tomorrow, May 8, 2025, at the Turner Agri-Civic Center, 2250 NE Road Street, Arcadia, FL 34266 from 4:00... Read More.
Sheriff Prummell Releases Statement Following Internal Affairs Investigation
Sheriff Prummell Releases Statement Following Internal Affairs Investigation
Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell has issued a public statement regarding the outcome of a recent Internal Affairs investigation, which led to the withdrawal of appointments for four deputies."I have always said that the trust our community... Read More.
Florida Kicks Off Hurricane Preparedness Week Amid Forecast of Active Storm Season
Florida Kicks Off Hurricane Preparedness Week Amid Forecast of Active Storm Season
May 5, 2025 | Tallahassee, FL — As Florida braces for what meteorologists predict could be one of the most active hurricane seasons in recent years, officials are launching Hurricane Preparedness Week with... Read More.
Charlotte County Jury Finds Ryan Cole Guilty in 2019 Murder of Teen Hero
Charlotte County Jury Finds Ryan Cole Guilty in 2019 Murder of Teen Hero
A Charlotte County jury has found 33-year-old Ryan Cole guilty of first-degree murder in the 2019 death of 15-year-old Khyler Edman.
Edman was tragically killed while bravely protecting his younger sister during a... Read More.
Man Arrested for Alleged Voyeurism Incident at Local Wawa
Arcadia Police Department, Arcadia, Florida
Man Arrested for Alleged Voyeurism Incident at Local Wawa
April 26, 2025 – Police responded to a Wawa convenience store following reports of a man inside the women’s restroom allegedly recording or photographing a female victim. Officers arrived on scene and... Read More.
Meeting To Discuss Future Road Improvements May 8th
Future Road Improvements -DESOTO COUNTY, Fla. (4/28/2025) – There will be a virtual public meeting and an in-person public meeting held by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to discuss proposed interim safety improvements between US 17 and CR 761 (Lettuce Lake). The proposed... Read More.
Port Charlotte Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
Charlotte County Sheriff's Department Press ReleaseA Port Charlotte man has been arrested after an investigation found him to be in possession of child pornographic material.On December 21st, 2024, an Electronic Service Provider became aware of possible child pornography files on their servers. The provider,... Read More.
National Prescription Drug Takeback Day Saturday, April 26th
National Prescription Drug Takeback Day Saturday, April 26th
DeSoto County Reminds you that tomorrow. Saturday, April 26th marks National Prescription Drug Takeback Day, and we need your support! Make a note to swing by the DeSoto County Sheriff's Office and drop off your unused or... Read More.
Burn Ban In Effect for DeSoto County
BURN BAN IN EFFECT FOR DESOTO COUNTYDeSoto County, Fla. (April 22, 2025) – A Burn Ban is in effect for DeSoto County, FL, which prohibits open burning unless authorized by the Florida Forest Service.The DeSoto County “Emergency Drought Conditions Fire Hazard” Ordinance No. 2017-07... Read More.
