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DeSoto County Shelter Update

Tuesday, August 29

DeSoto County Shelter Update Out of an abundance of caution and for those residents still displaced from their homes after Hurricane Ian, a shelter will be open at noon today at the Turner Center, 2250 NE Roan Street, Arcadia, FL, 34266.A special needs shelter will... Read More.

Tropical Storm Idalia To Become Hurricane Tonight

Monday, August 28

US National Weather Service Tampa Bay Florida Tropical Storm Idalia has winds of 70mph and will become... Read More.

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Storm Preparation Urged By DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office

Monday, August 28

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Tax Holiday Just In Time For Idalia

Monday, August 28

TAX HOLIDAYWith the impending storm now is the time to take advantage of Florida’s second 2023 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday is in full swing. The two-week holiday period began Saturday, August 26, and will continue through Friday, September 8. As hurricane season kicks in,... Read More.

National Hurricane Center Upgrades Tropical Storm To Idalia

Sunday, August 27

DeSoto County FL Emergency ManagementTropical Depression 10 is now expected to become Tropical Storm... Read More.

Storm Upgraded To Tropical Depression

Saturday, August 26

Storm Upgraded To Tropical Depression Aug. 26 Evening Update | The invest in the tropics that we have been monitoring has just upgraded to a Tropical Depression by the National Hurricane Center. While Charlotte County isn’t in the 3-day or extended cone right now, remember... Read More.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Initiates Storm Preparedness Measures

Friday, August 25

TALLAHASSEEE, Fla. (FLV) – Governor Ron DeSantis has instructed state emergency authorities to closely monitor and make necessary preparations for a potential tropical weather system that may enter the Gulf of Mexico and could potentially affect the Gulf coast of Florida.Although the system has... Read More.

The 2023 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holidays Saturday August 26 through Friday, September 8.

Wednesday, August 23

This year House Bill 7063, the largest tax relief package in Florida’s history was signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis on May 25th.This tax relief package included the 2023 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, which provides residents with the opportunity to purchase qualifying... Read More.

Suspect Faces A Number Of Charges Including Grand Theft Auto

Tuesday, August 22

On Sunday, August 20, 2023, the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office received a tip about a stolen vehicle from Lake County. Our law enforcement deputies quickly sprung into action, responding promptly to search for the reported stolen vehicle. The situation escalated when the driver, Zachory... Read More.

DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Takes Another Drug Dealer Off The Streets

Monday, August 21

DeSoto County Sheriff's Office In a month-long operation, the Narcotics Unit took action against illegal drugs in our county!The team conducted controlled purchases of narcotics involving Bobby Barajas at 156 N Hillsborough Avenue throughout the month of July. These efforts allowed our Narcotics Unit to... Read More.