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Sexual Battery Offender Behind Bars

Saturday, June 24

???????????????????????? ???????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????? ???????????????? DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office arrested Tavarus Treon Dennis for sexual battery on a minor. After thoroughly investigating, DCSO Criminal Investigative Division Detective Santana learned Dennis was engaging in sexual battery acts involving SEVERAL other underage individuals in DeSoto County over... Read More.

Friday, June 23

DeSoto County, Fl Starting next week, the DeSoto County Sheriff's Office will open its trailer for school supply donations! We are accepting supplies to benefit DeSoto County students. All donations will be prepared and distributed to students in our Back-to-School Drive-Thru event at the DeSoto... Read More.

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Road Improvement Project Scheduled For DeSoto County

Thursday, June 22

SW HULL AVENUE ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT DeSoto County has obtained Small County Outreach Program funding through the Florida Department of Transportation for the repaving of SW Hull Avenue between SW Senate Street and US 17 (SR 35). The project also includes drainage pipe reconstruction and upgrades to... Read More.

Operation Crackdown Leads to Eight Punta Gorda Narcotics Arrests

Wednesday, June 21

Punta Gorda, FLOn June 20th, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with Punta Gorda Police Department, conducted an operation titled “Crackdown” in the city of Punta Gorda regarding illegal narcotics activity. As part of this operation, eight arrests were made and a search... Read More.

The DeSoto County Road & Bridge Department Begin Bridge Repairs

Tuesday, June 20

DESOTO COUNTY, Fla. – The DeSoto County Road & Bridge Department is scheduled to begin bridge repairs today June 20, 2023. CR 769 (Kings Hwy) will be one lane from CR 760 to CR 761. Please prepare for traffic delays.The scope of work includes... Read More.

DeSoto County Library System Offers Summer Lunch Program

Monday, June 19

DeSoto County, FloridaThe DeSoto County announces the summer programming time. They have partnered with the School District Food Services again this year; and are able to offer our children a free lunch Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Lunch is served at noon in our beautiful... Read More.

Want To Know About Road Closures After A Hurricane?

Saturday, June 17

Want to know about Road Closures after a Hurricane?Florida’s 511 Traveler Information System is one of the most effective ways drivers can keep informed about roadway conditions during severe weather, evacuations and emergencies.Can I use 511 during an emergency? Yes. FDOT provides 511 to help... Read More.

Brave DeSoto County Deputy Risks Life, Jumps Onto Moving Semi-Truck to Save Driver”

Friday, June 16

In a remarkable scene reminiscent of a Mission Impossible movie, a DeSoto deputy in Florida embarked on a daring rescue mission. Sprinting through traffic and leaping onto a moving semi-truck, the deputy's heroics left behind shattered glass as the only evidence of the extraordinary... Read More.

Tragic Accident Claims Life of Arcadia Woman in DeSoto County Crash

Thursday, June 15

DeSoto County FloridaOne person has been killed and multiple others have been injured in a five-vehicle crash that occurred in DeSoto County. The incident took place on Wednesday around 11:30 a.m., according to the Florida Highway Patrol.The chain of events unfolded as follows: a... Read More.

DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Nab Animal Cruelty Suspect

Wednesday, June 14

On Sunday, June 11, the DeSoto County Sheriff's Office law enforcement deputy, Corporal Baker, responded to Little Willies RV Park regarding a call of a suspicious vehicle from a concerned citizen. The vehicle matched the description of the vehicle Read More.