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DeSoto County Department Of Emergency Management Announce Planning Session

Monday, April 17

The DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners along with the DeSoto County Department of Emergency Management has scheduled a planning session for the Local Mitigation Strategy Working Group. This planning session is open to the public and any interested parties are encouraged to attend.April... Read More.

Building a Strong Family Foundation Event April 22nd

Sunday, April 16

he countdown is on! ONE MORE WEEK until our fun-filled family day with each and every one of you!You are invited to our first Read More.

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DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office K9 Kita Sniffs Out Another Criminal

Friday, April 14

Thursday, DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office law enforcement deputies spotted and stopped a vehicle driving down Highway 17 at 104 mph! Sergeant Proudfit caught up with the driver, Tyree Campbell and conducted a traffic stop. Detective Friend and K9 Kita arrived at the scene to conduct... Read More.

DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office WANTED FUGITIVE! BE ON THE LOOKOUT!

Wednesday, April 12

WANTED FUGITIVE! BE ON THE LOOKOUT!DeSoto County, we need YOUR help to track down Steven Hayward Warren, after our law enforcement deputies found him driving a Gold Dodge Truck with a trailer tag that was reported stolen out of Jacksonville.Early Monday morning our law... Read More.

DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Returns Stolen Vehicle

Tuesday, April 11

DeSoto County Sheriff's OfficeSTOLEN VEHICLE SUSPECTS ARRESTED, DEPUTY RETURNS RECOVERED VEHICLEOn Thursday, April 6, Corporal Baker spotted a vehicle that had been reported stolen out of North Port. While attempting to catch up, the driver, Christopher Zebley took off leading our deputy on a short... Read More.

Wanted Juvenille Turns Himself In To DCSO

Monday, April 10

DeSoto County Sheriff's Office *****UPDATE***** On Sunday, April 9, Jose Dehijar turned himself in to the DeSoto County Jail, and will be transported to the Department of Juvenile Justice. He faces charges including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, possession of ammunition by a convicted felon,... Read More.

First Lady Casey DeSantis Discusses Best Pet Practices with Florida Animal Advocates

Saturday, April 8

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — First Lady Casey DeSantis was joined by Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) Secretary Melanie Griffin and Florida animal advocates to discuss ways to improve protections for Florida’s pet population and lower euthanasia rates among animals admitted to a shelter. To watch the press conference click Read More.

DCSO Officially Launches Traffic Safety Unit

Friday, April 7

April 7, 2023 DCSO OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES TRAFFIC SAFETY UNITWe are taking action on your concerns regarding the increase in traffic related incidents across the county. Sheriff Potter is proud to announce we have officially launched our Traffic Safety Unit! The primary function of the Traffic... Read More.

Drowsy Driver Awareness Day

Thursday, April 6

DeSoto County Sheriff's Office is recognizing #DrowsyDriverAwarenessDay by encouraging you to raise awareness of the harmful impacts of sleep deprivation.The best way to offset drowsiness while driving is to STOP at the slightest hint of drowsiness. Pull over at an exit on long road... Read More.

Trump Pleads Not Guilty to 34 Charges

Tuesday, April 4

Trump Pleads Not Guilty to 34 ChargesApril 4, 2023As the first president to face criminal charges while in office, Donald Trump's arraignment before a federal judge brought with it controversy and a wave of conservative backlash. Trump entered a plea of not guilty to... Read More.