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Florida Kicks Off Hurricane Preparedness Week Amid Forecast of Active Storm Season

Monday, May 5

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

Friday, May 2

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

Thursday, May 1

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

Tuesday, April 29

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.

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Port Charlotte Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges

Monday, April 28

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

Friday, April 25

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

Wednesday, April 23

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.

Happy Earth Day from the DeSoto County Chamber of Commerce!

Tuesday, April 22

Happy Earth Day from the DeSoto County Chamber of Commerce!Today we honor the businesses and organizations in our Chamber that are helping to keep DeSoto County clean, green, and thriving. Whether it's through recycling, restoration, sustainable landscaping, or environmental education — these... Read More.

Teen Driver Challenge Set For Saturday April 26th

Monday, April 21

DeSoto County Sheriff's Office Is your teen ready to elevate their driving skills? Our Teen Driver Challenge is set for Saturday, April 26th, starting at 8:00 am at the DeSoto County Sheriff's Office.This free course is open to teens aged 15 to 19 with a valid... Read More.

Wanted Suspect Captured After Pursuit & Search

Friday, April 18

DeSoto County Sheriff's Office PRESS RELEASEWANTED SUSPECT CAPTURED AFTER PURSUIT & SEARCHIn the early hours of April 16, 2025, at approximately 1:40 a.m., Sergeant Bierman located Dequan Richardson at the Wawa store in Arcadia. Richardson had an active warrant for multiple charges, including Fleeing... Read More.