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Governor Ron DeSantis Extends Red Snapper Season

Florida Fish And Wildlife Announcing MORE Red Snapper! We are excited to announce 17 more Gulf red snapper season days for private recreational anglers! The season already included weekends in October and November, and now the additional days are the Friday before Labor Day weekend... Read More.

Drive Sober This Labor Day, and Every Day

Drive Sober This Labor Day, and Every Day During the Labor Day holiday period, we typically see an increase in drunk-driving deaths — and that’s why you’ll likely see more law enforcement on the roads. Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, which runs from August 16-September 4, aims to... Read More.

Help DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office…Do You Know This Woman?

DeSoto County Sheriff's Office NEEDS YOUR HELP in locating a wanted individual for #WarrantWednesday! Meet Brianna Gross -- who received her first warrant on 7/18/23 for Fleeing and Eluding while disregarding the safety of others. Due to her missing court on 8/8/23, a bench... Read More.

News From The Desk Of Sheriff Potter DCSO

“Creating Safe Spaces – Bullying Prevention and Intervention”Hey DeSoto County,As the back-to-school season is now in full swing, I feel it is a crucial time to address a topic that remains close to our hearts: Bullying Prevention and Intervention. August is designated as “Don’t... Read More.
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Construction Work To Begin On SR 70

The Florida Department of Transportation will begin work on August 28, 2023, to make improvements to SR 70 from the Peace River to SE Baker Street in DeSoto County. The project length is approximately three miles and the location is identified below.For more information... Read More.

Farm Share Food Distribution Set For August 19th

There will be a food distribution event on August 19th at the Turner Agri-Civic Center. State Representative Spencer Roach, Farm Share, and DeSoto County Administration have arranged the dive-thru event. It starts at 9 AM. Volunteers needed! For more information call 239-656-7790.

DeSoto County Government Sets Budget Workshop Hours

The Board of County Commissioners will continue their series of budget workshops at the County Administration Building (201 E. Oak Street) in Arcadia. The meetings will be held in the County Commissioner Boardroom, Suite 103.The workshops are held to discuss and review the fiscal... Read More.
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Joint Forces To Apprehend Fugitive

???? ???????????????????????????? ???????????????????????? ???????? ???????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????? ????The DeSoto County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigative Division (CID) went above and beyond by assisting the Highlands County Sheriff's Office to execute a search warrant, leading to the apprehension of a fugitive. Cameron Lee Rios, a DeSoto County... Read More.

Drug Trafficker Arrested Attempting To Elude DeSoto County Sheriff’s Deputies

???????????????????????????? ???????????????????? ???????? ???????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????? ???????? ???????????????????? ???????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????????The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit received a crucial tip that Jacarius Thomas was transporting illegal drugs throughout the county. Responding quickly, our detectives attempted to make a traffic stop on the reported vehicle... Read More.