Construction Work To Begin On SR 70
The Florida Department of Transportation will begin work on August 28, 2023, to make improvements to SR 70 from the Peace River... Read More.
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Farm Share Food Distribution Set For August 19th
There will be a food distribution event on August 19th at the Turner Agri-Civic Center. State Representative Spencer Roach, Farm Share, and... Read More.
DeSoto County Government Sets Budget Workshop Hours
The Board of County Commissioners will continue their series of budget workshops at the County Administration Building (201 E. Oak Street) in... Read More.
Joint Forces To Apprehend Fugitive
???? ???????????????????????????? ???????????????????????? ???????? ???????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????? ????The DeSoto County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigative Division (CID) went above and beyond by assisting the Highlands County Sheriff's Office to execute a search warrant, leading to the apprehension of a fugitive. Cameron Lee Rios, a DeSoto County... Read More.
Drug Trafficker Arrested Attempting To Elude DeSoto County Sheriff’s Deputies
???????????????????????????? ???????????????????? ???????? ???????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????? ???????? ???????????????????? ???????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????????The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit received a crucial tip that Jacarius Thomas was transporting illegal drugs throughout the county. Responding quickly, our detectives attempted to make a traffic stop on the reported vehicle... Read More.
DeSoto Memorial Hospital Gets 4-Star Rating
DMH team! Without our amazing staff, this would not be possible. CMS star ratings are the gold standard of quality measurement. We are proud to be recognized as a 4-star hospital! Here is the link where you can compare hospitals in your area.
Individual Apprehended for Posing as Wounded Warrior Staff, Engaging in Money Fraud
A 54-year-old man, Joseph Earl Steward, has been taken into custody for exploiting the Wounded Warrior Project for personal gain. According to a police report in Charlotte County, Steward would dress in a Wounded Warrior shirt and solicit donations from people at Port Charlotte... Read More.
Social Media Post Boomerang
Social Media Snafu! Talea Saylor posted the photo of herself featuring interesting hand gestures on the hood of our a Sarasota Sheriff's patrol vehicle while it was at a dealership. It was shared with the Sheriff's Office.
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???????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????? ???????????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????????!Today, the DeSoto County Sheriff's Office apprehended Robert Earl Royce, a sexual offender who failed to reregister to comply with FDLE Sexual Offender-Sexual Predator requirements.... Read More.
Florida Python Challenge Begins August 4, 2023
Florida Python ChallengeThe Florida Everglades is an extraordinary ecosystem unlike any other in the world! It is home to a variety of rare and unique wildlife including a diversity of native birds, mammals, fish and reptiles.However, some reptiles, like the invasive
