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14-Year-Old Shooting Suspect At DeSoto County Fair To Be Tried As Adult

Wednesday, March 1

Ryan Watson Jr., the 15 year old suspect involved in the tragic shooting of 17-year-old Daniel Rodriguez Lopez at the DeSoto County Fair, is to be tried as an adult. According to state law in Florida, those culprits aged 14 years or older who... Read More.

DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Loses One Of Their Own

Tuesday, February 28

Sheriff Potter and the entire staff of the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office is deeply saddened due to the sudden passing of Captain Kim Sandoval on Sunday, February 26, 2023.Captain Sandoval began her Law Enforcement career in 1985 in the United States Army as a... Read More.

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DeSoto County Residents Eligible For Housing Assistance

Monday, February 27

DESOTOBOCC.COM Housing Assistance Need housing assistance? The County is eligible to receive funding in locally administered limits or in the unincorporated areas of the County. In order to be considered for assistance, annual income by family size may not exceed 120% of the area median income... Read More.

DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Announce Passing Of Sergeant William “Bill” Albritton

Saturday, February 25

DeSoto County Sheriff's DepartmentIt is with great sadness that we share the passing of retired Sergeant William "Bill" Albritton on Thursday, February 23, 2023. Bill served the citizens of DeSoto County throughout his 22-year career as a member of the Uniformed Patrol Bureau, as the... Read More.

PC Man Arrested with Trafficking Amount of Fentanyl/Cocaine

Wednesday, February 22

Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office February 21,2023A Port Charlotte man was arrested after running a stop sign while driving with a suspended license, carrying a trafficking amount of suspected fentanyl and over $15k in cash.On the afternoon of Friday, February 17, 2023, a deputy observed a... Read More.

Two Additional Arrests Made In Murder Of Daniel Rodriquez-Lopez

Monday, February 20

Arcadia Police Department, Arcadia FlThe investigation surrounding the murder of Daniel Rodriguez-Lopez has remained active and two additional arrests have been made. As a result of this, William Shilling (54) and Sharae White (33) were both arrested and charged with False Report to Law... Read More.

DeSoto County News Briefs For Friday February 17, 2023

Friday, February 17

ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE: February 22 & 23NE Clems Dairy ST at NE Turner Ave will be closed for cross-drain replacement. This will make the road impassable on the listed dates starting at 7:30 am each day. If you need more information please call the... Read More.

6-Year-Old Girl a Witness to Double Fatal Accident in Arcadia

Thursday, February 16

Two People Killed in Arcadia after They Were Hit by a Van and Walking with a 6-Year Old girlTwo people were killed Wednesday night in Arcadia when they were struck by a van while walking with a 6-year-old girl.A 32-year-old man and a 30-year-old... Read More.

DeSoto County Debris Removal Update

Wednesday, February 15

Still have Yard Debris from Hurricane Ian? DeSoto County is NO longer picking up yard debris, but Womack Sanitation will. Read the details below for regular yard debris pick-up.When is it picked up? Yard Debris is picked up by Womack Sanitation once a month... Read More.