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DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Cracks Down On Gangs

Thursday, March 30

GANG MEMBER CRACKDOWN, THE SEARCH CONTINUES On March 30, 2023, DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search warrant at 2649 SE Cedarwood Court in reference to 2 suspects involved in an incident of aggravated assault with a... Read More.

Citizens Insurance Seeks Rate Hikes For Florida Homeowners

Wednesday, March 29

Citizens Insurance Seeks Rate Hikes For Florida HomeownersCitizens Property Insurance Corp., a state-backed insurance company, has proposed a 14.2% increase in average rates this year in an effort to shift policies into the private insurance market. The proposal still requires approval from the Office... Read More.

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Deadly Apartment Fire in Charlotte County Leaves Two Dead, Five Injured

Tuesday, March 28

PUNTA GORDA, FLORIDAA tragic fire at Trail Apartments in Punta Gorda, Charlotte County has left two people dead and five injured. The fire was reported at around 7 a.m. on Tuesday and was quickly attended by fire crews who were able to bring it... Read More.

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Historic Legislation to Expand School Choice Options to All Florida Students

Monday, March 27

MIAMI — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill (HB) 1, which expands available school choice options for all students in Florida by eliminating financial eligibility restrictions and the current enrollment cap. Florida already... Read More.

DeSoto County Seeks Public Input As It Considers New Solar Power Center

Sunday, March 26

DeSoto County Seeks Public Input As It Considers New Solar Power CenterDeSoto County in Florida gained recognition for being home to the largest solar-power generation plant in the US, the DeSoto Energy Center, which was commissioned by then-President Barack Obama in 2009.Since then,... Read More.

Man In Custody Confesses To Theft After Victim Finds Stolen Property

Saturday, March 25

DeSoto County Sheriff's Office On March 22, 2023, DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office responded to 5923 River Ridge Avenue in reference to the... Read More.

DeSoto County Historical Society’s 19th “Pioneer Day” This Saturday

Friday, March 24

Tomorrow is the annual DeSoto County Historical Society Pioneer Day & BBQ at the Turner... Read More.

K9 Kita Sniffs Out Accused Narcotics Dealer

Thursday, March 23

DeSoto County Sheriff's Office On March 21, 2023, DeSoto County Sheriff's Office Detective Pacheco conducted a traffic stop due to a speeding driver. Detective Friend responded to the scene, and K9 Kita sniffed out a total of... Read More.

STOLEN PROPERTY SEARCH LEADS TO DRUG BUST

Wednesday, March 22

STOLEN PROPERTY SEARCH LEADS TO DRUG BUST Property burglaries have been on the rise in several mobile home parks across the county, and DeSoto County Sheriff's Office is working hard to arrest the thieves that are responsible!

Suspect in Custody After Stand-Off Shuts Down Part of Downtown Punta Gorda

Wednesday, March 22

Punta Gorda, Florida A suspect wanted out of Collier County was taken into custody after a stand-off in Punta Gorda’s Marion Avenue area, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office. The standoff began when law enforcement attempted a traffic stop, but the suspect fled a... Read More.