Breaking News

Wife of Victim Arrested for Conspiracy in Charlotte County Double Homicide

Wednesday, February 7

PUNTA GORDA — Kelly Schiano, 41, wife of Mario Schiano, one of the victims in last month’s double homicide on Trails End Drive, has been apprehended along with Everett Michael Harper, 37, on charges of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder. According to court records, the... Read More.

DeSoto County Deputy’s Firearm Discharges During Confrontation with Suspects

Monday, September 18

At approximately 7:28 AM on early Monday morning (9/18/2023), the DeSoto County Sheriff's Office was notified by the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office of a stolen vehicle approaching the Charlotte-DeSoto county lines, which had originated from Fort Myers. When deputies from the DCSO spotted the vehicle,... Read More.

DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Makes Major Meth Bust

Friday, September 8

DeSoto County Sheriff's Office DeSoto County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit made a game-changing drug bust at 5997 SW Owens School Street, when searching for Colby Wooten, who had an outstanding warrant for trafficking of methamphetamine. Today, Colby Wooten, Michael Blades and David King are now... Read More.

Tropical Storm Watches and Warnings Posted As Idalia Gains Strength

Sunday, August 27

Tropical Storm Warnings Posted As Idalia Gains Strength The 5:00 p.m. intermediate advisory from the National Hurricane Center has been released. The sustained winds have reached a maximum of 40 MPH. Its current movement is towards the north at a speed of 3 MPH. While the storm... Read More.

Governor Ron DeSantis Declares State Of Emergency In Preparation For Potential Impact of Invest 93L

Saturday, August 26

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Executive Order 23-171, declaring a state of emergency for 33 counties in preparation for Invest 93L, which is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm in the coming days. The Governor and the Florida Division of Emergency... Read More.

Fleeing Fugitive On The Run, DSCO Needs Your Help

Wednesday, May 24

BREAKING NEWS DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an active search investigation for Ryan Lee Pope, who was released on bond from the courts for aggravated battery, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, fleeing from law enforcement and possession of a weapon by a convicted... Read More.