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New Year- Time To Renew Your Drivers Licence and Registration

Tuesday, January 2

DeSoto County Sheriff's Office Reminds You New Year- Time To Renew It's a brand new year, and it's time for a fresh driver's license! Is your license due for renewal in 2024? How about your vehicle registration? Kickstart the year on the right note by... Read More.

New Year Brings Changes in Florida: From Tax Breaks to Transparency

Monday, January 1

Top Of The List Florida’s ‘Move Over’ law expands in 2024 One of the most-visible changes is an expansion of the “move over” law, which requires drivers to get out of lanes closest to stopped vehicles such as police cars, ambulances and utility trucks.As part of... Read More.

‘Move Over’ Law Expands January 1 To Include Disabled Vehicles

Saturday, December 30

MOVE OVER Law update requires motorists to move over for ALL disabled vehicles stopped on the side of the road displaying warning/emergency/hazard lights, emergency flares, or emergency signage ~TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), its division of... Read More.

Bicyclist Killed in Arcadia

Friday, December 29

Arcadia, FloridaIn Arcadia on Thursday night, a 40-year-old man cycling lost his life after being struck by a van, as reported by the Florida Highway Patrol on Friday.The incident occurred at 7:18 p.m. on Thursday at the intersection of U.S. Highway 17 and Southwest... Read More.

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DCSO and Arcadia Police Department Seize Runaway Vehicle

Thursday, December 28

DeSoto County, FLDeSoto County Sheriff's Office cracked down on a stolen vehicle from Minnesota! The Arcadia... Read More.

Important Notice For Arcadia Utility Customers

Wednesday, December 27

The City of Arcadia will be smoke testing its sewers. This is done periodically to locate sources of sewer odors, leaks and breaks in sewer lines. The type of smoke used is harmless, white to yellowish-white in color, and may have a slight odor. THE SMOKE... Read More.

Government Accuses Larmore of Committing $35 Million Fraud

Tuesday, December 26

Punta Gorda, FlJonathan Larmore and his real estate investment firm, ArciTerra, face federal charges from the SEC, accused of a $35 million fraud scheme involving the misappropriation of investor funds. Larmore, the former owner of Fishermen's Village, has experienced a tumultuous 2023, marked by... Read More.

DeSoto County – Electric Bill Assistance Available

Sunday, December 24

ATTENTION: ONLY 3 per Year - Starting Jan 1, 2024DeSoto County Social Services will provide eligible applicants with up to three benefits per calendar year:(1) Home Energy benefit per twelve months, (1) Summer Crisis benefit, and (1) Winter Crisis benefit.The Crisis benefits are October 1 through... Read More.

Arcadia Police Department Spreads Christmas Cheer

Saturday, December 23

"It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air" - W.T. Ellis Mr. and Mrs. Claus, along with members of the Arcadia Police Department filled a few sleds with toys and continued to spread the Christmas cheer. Children in these neighborhoods ran... Read More.

Holiday Cheers and Safe Rides: Sheriff Potter’s Advocacy for Responsible Driving”

Wednesday, December 20

Holiday Cheers and Safe Rides: Sheriff Potter's Advocacy for Responsible Driving"As we embrace the spirit of the holiday season, I find it imperative to address a critical concern that often dims the joyous celebrations: Impaired Driving.December isn’t just a month of merry festivities; it’s... Read More.