DeSoto CountyTwo SUV crash on 7/12/24 on State Road 31, Desoto County. One driver confirmed deceased on scene.The driver of at fault vehicle, Alejandro Sanchez Maqueda, age 37, of Arcadia, was placed under arrest for DUI Manslaughter and DUI property damage and booked into... Read More.
A prison escapee has been arrested after allegedly fleeing in a stolen vehicle during an attempted traffic stop early Wednesday.According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), at approximately 1:36 a.m., a stolen silver Lexus evaded an attempted traffic stop by the Sarasota County Sheriff’s... Read More.
April 30, 2024Gov. Ron DeSantis announced free entry to all Florida state parks for Memorial Day weekend 2024, highlighting gems like Collier Seminole State Park and Lovers Key. Residents and visitors can enjoy parks for free from May 26-28. DeSantis noted Florida's four gold... Read More.
DeSantis Mobilizes Florida State Guard in Preparation for Tuesday’s Severe Weather
January 9, 2024Governor Ron DeSantis has taken proactive measures in response to... Read More.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Executive Order 23-171, declaring a state of emergency for 33 counties in preparation for Invest 93L, which is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm in the... Read More.
DeSoto CountyLocal State of Emergency BOCC MeetingThe 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.
Governor DeSantis has also requested a federal pre-landfall Emergency DeclarationTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 22-218, declaring a State of Emergency for 24 counties in the potential... Read More.
Authorities in Charlotte and Sarasota counties and the city of Punta Gorda declared local states of emergency M in anticipation of Tropical Storm Elsa.As of today Tuesday, July 6th, County offices and... Read More.