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Drug Trafficking Cases Lead to Major Sentences After Narcotics Unit Investigations

Friday, December 12

Drug Trafficking Cases Lead to Major Sentences After Narcotics Unit Investigations [Charlotte County Sheriff's Office ] – The local Narcotics Unit has secured significant prison sentences and guilty pleas in three recent, high-profile drug trafficking cases, reinforcing the unit's commitment to thorough evidence gathering and... Read More.

Rabies Alert Issued for Port Charlotte Area After Bat Tests Positive

Wednesday, December 10

Rabies Alert Issued for Port Charlotte Area After Bat Tests Positive PORT CHARLOTTE, FL — Charlotte County Animal Control, in coordination with the Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County (DOH-Charlotte), has issued a 30-day rabies alert after laboratory tests confirmed that a bat found... Read More.

DeSoto County Library Spreads Holiday Cheer with Hot Cocoa, Santa, and Festive Fun

Tuesday, December 9

DeSoto County Library Spreads Holiday Cheer with Hot Cocoa, Santa, and Festive Fun ARCADIA, FL – The DeSoto County Library is inviting the community to stop by this holiday season to enjoy a packed schedule of festive activities, offering everything from cookie decorating with Santa... Read More.

Florida’s Black Bear Hunt Moves Forward — What It Means for Charlotte, Sarasota and DeSoto Counties

Friday, December 5

Florida’s Black Bear Hunt Moves Forward — What It Means for Charlotte, Sarasota and DeSoto Counties Florida wildlife officials have approved the state’s first regulated black bear hunt in 10 years, a decision drawing statewide attention — including here in Southwest Florida, where bears are... Read More.

DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Launches 2025 “Shop With the Sheriff” Holiday Event

Tuesday, December 2

The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office has officially kicked off its 2025 Shop with the Sheriff event, marking the start of a weeklong effort to bring holiday joy to children and families throughout the county. This year’s program began with a special gift-wrapping session supported by... Read More.

Charlotte County Corrections Lieutenant Killed in North Fort Myers Motorcycle Crash

Monday, December 1

Charlotte County Corrections Lieutenant Killed in North Fort Myers Motorcycle Crash A Charlotte County corrections lieutenant was killed late Saturday in a motorcycle crash in North Fort Myers, according to local authorities. Lt. William Garlick was riding home from his shift when his motorcycle collided with... Read More.

Small Business Gear Up For Holiday Shopping In DeSoto County

Friday, November 28

DeSoto County small businesses are gearing up for Small Business Saturday, a nationwide celebration that encourages shoppers to support the local shops and family-owned businesses that shape their communities. Arcadia’s historic downtown is expected to be a major hub of activity this weekend, with boutiques,... Read More.

3-Year-Old Dies After Being Struck by Jeep in Walmart Parking Lot, FHP Says

Wednesday, November 26

3-Year-Old Dies After Being Struck by Jeep in Walmart Parking Lot, FHP Says ENGLEWOOD, Fla. — A 3-year-old boy has died after being struck by a Jeep in the parking lot of the Walmart located at 2931 South McCall Road, according to the Florida Highway... Read More.

Local Man Arrested for Allegedly Killing Two Siblings at Upstate NY Hunting Cabin

Monday, November 24

ALLEN, N.Y. — A Florida man has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder after allegedly shooting and killing his two older brothers during a physical altercation at a hunting cabin in Allegany County. The Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) announced the arrest of Scot... Read More.

Two Arrested In DeSoto County On Animal Cruelty And 6 Other Counts

Friday, November 21

Press Release DeSoto County Sheriff's Office Photo Courtesy Of DeSoto County Sheriff's Office Yesterday, Deputy Beasley and Corporal Santana responded to a property located in the area of NW County Road 661 in reference to a trespass. The complainant reported two unknown males trespassed on their property... Read More.

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Drug Trafficking Cases Lead to Major Sentences After Narcotics Unit Investigations

Rabies Alert Issued for Port Charlotte Area After Bat Tests Positive

DeSoto County Library Spreads Holiday Cheer with Hot Cocoa, Santa, and Festive Fun

Florida’s Black Bear Hunt Moves Forward — What It Means for Charlotte, Sarasota and DeSoto Counties

DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Launches 2025 “Shop With the Sheriff” Holiday Event

Charlotte County Corrections Lieutenant Killed in North Fort Myers Motorcycle Crash

Small Business Gear Up For Holiday Shopping In DeSoto County

3-Year-Old Dies After Being Struck by Jeep in Walmart Parking Lot, FHP Says

Local Man Arrested for Allegedly Killing Two Siblings at Upstate NY Hunting Cabin

Two Arrested In DeSoto County On Animal Cruelty And 6 Other Counts

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