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DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners Sets Mitigation Meeting

Friday, December 24 by Cecilia Lewis

DeSoto County Government - OPEN to the public and any interested parties - The DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners along with the DeSoto County Department of Emergency Management has scheduled... Read More.

Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Looking For Possible Witness

Wednesday, December 22 by Cecilia Lewis

The Charlotte County Sheriff's office issued a picture of this individual, Davis Lee Burns (11/17/01), He is being sought as a possible witness to an ongoing investigation. Davis has ties to Charlotte County, North... Read More.

Potential Shoplifters Thwarted By DeSoto County Officers

Tuesday, December 21 by Cecilia Lewis

DeSoto County Sheriff's Office News Release - Lt. Raya was contacted by the Wal-Mart Loss Prevention Manager regarding a possible attempted theft in progress. Apparently,... Read More.

DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Helps Donate Bikes

Saturday, December 18 by Cecilia Lewis

Throughout the year, bikes find their way to the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office for various reasons. So, rather than let them rust, they donate them to

Punta Gorda Family Members Arrested On Gun And Drug Charges

Wednesday, December 15 by Cecilia Lewis

December 14, 2021 – Punta Gorda, FL A father, his son, and his son’s girlfriend were arrested Tuesday, December 14 on charges of possession of firearms by convicted felons, possession of a trafficking amount of methamphetamine (approx. 100 grams), child neglect, and possession of contraband. On Tuesday,... Read More.

Vehicle Theft Thwarted By DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department

Tuesday, December 14 by Cecilia Lewis

DeSoto Sheriff's Department A report of an attempted vehicle theft lead Dep. 1st Class Laura Ullrich, Det. Santiago and Sgt. Bill Bevis to respond to DiMare Diamond D Ranch early Monday morning. While Dep. Ullrich spoke to... Read More.

Holiday Events Highlight Punta Gorda Today

Saturday, December 11 by Cecilia Lewis

On Saturday, December 11, 2021, the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the 43rd Annual Christmas Parade. The parade will be leaving the Charlotte Performing Arts Center at 12:00 p.m. and will be traveling west on Carmalita Street then north on Taylor... Read More.

No Florida Air Show In 2022 But Will Be Back In 2023

Thursday, December 9 by Cecilia Lewis

PUNTA GORDA — The Florida International Airshow at The Punta Gorda Airport will not take place in 2022 due to construction and runway renovations however the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will return to Punta Gorda airport in 2023.The Florida International Air... Read More.

DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Score Meth Drug Bust With Help From K9 Lucy

Tuesday, December 7 by Cecilia Lewis

On December 1st, DeSoto County Sheriff's Office received a report of a load trailer being stolen from Hardee County. The suspects probably thought it would be an easy score but the GPS on the trailer had other... Read More.

Bayfront Health Hospitals, Medical Groups Is Now ShorePoint Health

Wednesday, December 1 by Cecilia Lewis

Southwest Florida’s three Bayfront Health hospitals and their affiliated medical groups announced they are coming together under one name: ShorePoint Health. The following entities will fall under the ShorePoint Health brand umbrella: Bayfront Health Port Charlotte is now ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte Bayfront Health Punta... Read More.

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DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners Sets Mitigation Meeting

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DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Helps Donate Bikes

Punta Gorda Family Members Arrested On Gun And Drug Charges

Vehicle Theft Thwarted By DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department

Holiday Events Highlight Punta Gorda Today

No Florida Air Show In 2022 But Will Be Back In 2023

DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Score Meth Drug Bust With Help From K9 Lucy

Bayfront Health Hospitals, Medical Groups Is Now ShorePoint Health

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