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Shooting At DeSoto County Fair Now A Murder Investigation
ARCADIA, FL —
UPDATE -
Shooting victim has died from gunshot wound inflicted at DeSoto County Fair Saturday evening. The victim has been identified as Danny Rodriguez Lopez.
Arcadia Police and the Sheriff's Office have released few details about the shooting. Police say the incident appears isolated... Read More.
North Port Man Arrested on Drug Charges after Failure to Stop at Red Light
February 2, 2023 – Port Charlotte, FL
A North Port man was arrested on several charges, including possession and trafficking cocaine, after failing to stop at a red light late Monday night.
On Monday, January 30, 2023, a deputy observed a 2008 Suzuki Forenza fail to... Read More.
DeSoto County UPDATE ON SHOOTING INVESTIGATION
The DeSoto County Sheriff's Office has officially arrested attempted murder suspects 19-year-old Carlos Manuel Lopez and 13-year-old Jeavani Luna.
The two individuals turned themselves in to DeSoto County Sheriff's Office this morning around 10:27 a.m., and are now safely detained in DeSoto County Jail. The... Read More.
Suspects On The Run For Attempted Murder Considered Armed And Dangerous
UPDATE ON SHOOTING INVESTIGATION
The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigative Division (CID) has been working tirelessly on this shooting investigation since it occurred on 1/29/2023. The victim, who was shot through the back/spine, remains hospitalized at this time.
Detectives collected and processed evidence, security camera... Read More.
Punta Gorda Woman Appointed To National Watermelon Promotion Board
PUNTA GORDA — Rachel Syngo, of Punta Gorda has been appointed to The U.S. Department of Agriculture National Watermelon Promotion Board.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the appointment of 10 members to serve on the National Watermelon Promotion Board. The appointees from Districts 4... Read More.
DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Shooting
On Sunday, January 29, 2023, DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office responded to SE Hillsborough Avenue in reference to a shooting.
Upon arrival, deputies made contact with an individual laying on the ground who was shot in the back. After examining the scene, the investigation continued with... Read More.
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Hometown Heroes Program Reaches Milestone $50 Million Awarded for Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the Hometown Heroes housing assistance program has awarded more than $50 million in down payment and closing cost assistance to Florida’s hometown heroes. The program assists individuals such as law enforcement officers, educators, healthcare professionals, and... Read More.
Authorities Need Public’s Help In Locating Murder Suspect
DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office
STOP and take a good look at this wanted murder suspect on the run! Right now the search is on for Matthew Scott Flores, who has an active warrant for Murder in Hardee County within the city of Wauchula. Flores was... Read More.
DeSoto County Government Looks To Extend Local State Of Emergency
DeSoto County
Local State of Emergency BOCC Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Local State of Emergency meeting Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at 8:55 AM to extend the local state of emergency as recovery efforts continue for Hurricane Ian. The meeting will be... Read More.
