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Operation Crackdown Leads to Eight Punta Gorda Narcotics Arrests

Wednesday, June 21

Punta Gorda, FL On June 20th, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with Punta Gorda Police Department, conducted an operation titled “Crackdown” in the city of Punta Gorda regarding illegal narcotics activity. As part of this operation, eight arrests were made and a search... Read More.

The DeSoto County Road & Bridge Department Begin Bridge Repairs

Tuesday, June 20

DESOTO COUNTY, Fla. – The DeSoto County Road & Bridge Department is scheduled to begin bridge repairs today June 20, 2023. CR 769 (Kings Hwy) will be one lane from CR 760 to CR 761. Please prepare for traffic delays. The scope of work includes... Read More.

DeSoto County Library System Offers Summer Lunch Program

Monday, June 19

DeSoto County, Florida The DeSoto County announces the summer programming time. They have partnered with the School District Food Services again this year; and are able to offer our children a free lunch Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Lunch is served at noon in our beautiful... Read More.

Want To Know About Road Closures After A Hurricane?

Saturday, June 17

Want to know about Road Closures after a Hurricane? Florida’s 511 Traveler Information System is one of the most effective ways drivers can keep informed about roadway conditions during severe weather, evacuations and emergencies. Can I use 511 during an emergency? Yes. FDOT provides 511 to help... Read More.

Brave DeSoto County Deputy Risks Life, Jumps Onto Moving Semi-Truck to Save Driver”

Friday, June 16

In a remarkable scene reminiscent of a Mission Impossible movie, a DeSoto deputy in Florida embarked on a daring rescue mission. Sprinting through traffic and leaping onto a moving semi-truck, the deputy's heroics left behind shattered glass as the only evidence of the extraordinary... Read More.

Tragic Accident Claims Life of Arcadia Woman in DeSoto County Crash

Thursday, June 15

DeSoto County Florida One person has been killed and multiple others have been injured in a five-vehicle crash that occurred in DeSoto County. The incident took place on Wednesday around 11:30 a.m., according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The chain of events unfolded as follows: a... Read More.

DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Nab Animal Cruelty Suspect

Wednesday, June 14

On Sunday, June 11, the DeSoto County Sheriff's Office law enforcement deputy, Corporal Baker, responded to Little Willies RV Park regarding a call of a suspicious vehicle from a concerned citizen. The vehicle matched the description of the vehicle Read More.

Big Dog Tutoring and Bulldog Bookmobile This Summer

Tuesday, June 13

The DeSoto County School District is providing the Big Dog Tutoring and Bulldog Bookmobile for kids... Read More.

DeSoto Youth County Baseball, Knocks It Out Of The Park This Past Weekend

Monday, June 12

DeSoto Youth County Baseball, Knocks It Out Of The Park This Past Weekend DeSoto 8U played hard this weekend. Saturday they took the W 11-9. Sunday they took the first game against North Lakeland 13-8 then turned right around for our 2nd game at 2:00... Read More.

Gopher Roofing Donates To Arcadia PD For “Shop With A Cop” Program

Sunday, June 11

Marshal Quinn Jones, Asst. Marshal Gary Evans and Lt. Troy Carrillo, along with the rest of the department, would like to thank Gopher Roofing for their donation to our Shop With A Cop program. Thanks also to Office Manager Pyper Skinner and Admin. Asst.... Read More.

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Author: Cecilia Lewis

Operation Crackdown Leads to Eight Punta Gorda Narcotics Arrests

The DeSoto County Road & Bridge Department Begin Bridge Repairs

DeSoto County Library System Offers Summer Lunch Program

Want To Know About Road Closures After A Hurricane?

Brave DeSoto County Deputy Risks Life, Jumps Onto Moving Semi-Truck to Save Driver”

Tragic Accident Claims Life of Arcadia Woman in DeSoto County Crash

DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Nab Animal Cruelty Suspect

Big Dog Tutoring and Bulldog Bookmobile This Summer

DeSoto Youth County Baseball, Knocks It Out Of The Park This Past Weekend

Gopher Roofing Donates To Arcadia PD For “Shop With A Cop” Program

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