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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 Florida One 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.

Big Dog Tutoring and Bulldog Bookmobile This Summer

Tuesday, June 13

The DeSoto County School District is providing the Big Dog Tutoring and Bulldog Bookmobile for kids... Read More.

DeSoto Youth County Baseball, Knocks It Out Of The Park This Past Weekend

Monday, June 12

DeSoto Youth County Baseball, Knocks It Out Of The Park This Past Weekend DeSoto 8U played hard this weekend. Saturday they took the W 11-9. Sunday they took the first game against North Lakeland 13-8 then turned right around for our 2nd game at 2:00... Read More.

Gopher Roofing Donates To Arcadia PD For “Shop With A Cop” Program

Sunday, June 11

Marshal Quinn Jones, Asst. Marshal Gary Evans and Lt. Troy Carrillo, along with the rest of the department, would like to thank Gopher Roofing for their donation to our Shop With A Cop program. Thanks also to Office Manager Pyper Skinner and Admin. Asst.... Read More.

Watch TheWeather, Wait To Water

Saturday, June 10

June 2023 The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is encouraging residents who irrigate their lawns to take advantage of the upcoming summer rainy season and “watch the weather, wait to water.” During the summer months of June, July, August and September, yards need no more than... Read More.

A Charlotte County Grand Jury indicted two suspects Thursday in a murder case from September 2022.

Friday, June 9

In a significant development, two individuals have been indicted by a grand jury in Charlotte County for a homicide that spanned across county lines. State Attorney Amira Fox made the announcement on Thursday afternoon, revealing that Andrew Smith and Melissa Dymond-Demetrowitz have been charged in... Read More.

DeSoto’s Got Talent!

Thursday, June 8

DeSoto's Got Talent! Do you have a talent that deserves to be showcased? Are you aware of someone who possesses an extraordinary skill? DeSoto County invites you and your loved ones to our upcoming talent show at the Turner Agri-Civic Center! Whether it's singing, playing... Read More.

DeSoto County Expands Traffic Safety Unit

Wednesday, June 7

DeSoto County Sheriff's Office is proud to announce they are taking action on traffic concerns by adding another law enforcement deputy to expand our Traffic Safety Unit. Deputy Washington will work alongside Deputy Gammad to increase traffic enforcement, conduct traffic stops and prioritize cracking... Read More.

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

Tragic Accident Claims Life of Arcadia Woman in DeSoto County Crash

DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Nab Animal Cruelty Suspect

Big Dog Tutoring and Bulldog Bookmobile This Summer

DeSoto Youth County Baseball, Knocks It Out Of The Park This Past Weekend

Gopher Roofing Donates To Arcadia PD For “Shop With A Cop” Program

Watch TheWeather, Wait To Water

A Charlotte County Grand Jury indicted two suspects Thursday in a murder case from September 2022.

DeSoto’s Got Talent!

DeSoto County Expands Traffic Safety Unit

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