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DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Announces The Passing Of Retired Sheriff Varndore.

Tuesday, November 29

DeSoto County Sheriff's Office - It is with great sadness that we share the passing of retired Sheriff Joseph L. "Joe" Varnadore on Monday, November 28, 2022.Joe had a heart... Read More.

Watch out for Black Friday and Cyber Monday Scams

Friday, November 25

Hurricane Ian made our area ripe for scammers who were looking to take advantage of a devastating event. If that wasn't enough local authorities are warning you to watch out for ONLINE scammers this shopping weekend! Unfortunately it's a big holiday for scammers.

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Drunk Driver Takes Life Of Charlotte County Sheriff’s Deputy

Wednesday, November 23

PUNTA GORDA — A Charlotte County Sheriff’s deputy has been killed during a traffic stop on Interstate 75.Cassandra Smith, 30, of Lakeville, Massachusetts, “was placed under arrest for DUI manslaughter, and is... Read More.

Local Business Owners Donate To DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Annual Shop With The Sheriff Event

Tuesday, November 22

Tim and Pam Vowels made a generous donation to the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office 2022 Annual Shop with the Sheriff event.We'd also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to... Read More.

FEMA Extends Application Deadline To Jan 21, 2023

Monday, November 21

At the request of the State of Florida, Hurricane Ian survivors who suffered damage to their property have additional time to apply... Read More.

DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Warns Of Online Scam

Sunday, November 20

DeSoto County Sheriff's Office We have noticed scammers and phishers commenting on our Facebook comment sections on various posts, replying to users'... Read More.

Pet Supermarket’s Opens In Arcadia

Saturday, November 19

With refreshments and giveaways, Pet Supermarket celebrates the opening of its new store in Arcadia, Florida. As the holiday season approaches, Pet Supermarket is showing appreciation for its world-class customers! Pet Supermarket’s Customer Appreciation Event will be held at the retailer’s new store in Arcadia,... Read More.

On-site D-SNAP Location in DeSoto County Opens Sunday

Friday, November 18

On-site D-SNAP Location in DeSoto County Open Sunday, November 20 through Tuesday, November 22 TALLAHASSEE, Fla.– Today, Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Shevaun Harris announced a Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) location will be open for DeSoto county on Sunday, November 20... Read More.

DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Kicks Off “Shop With The Sheriff”

Thursday, November 17

The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office is excited to kick off our fundraising for the 2022 Annual Shop with the Sheriff.Last year, DCSO... Read More.

DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Convicted Felon On Gun Charges

Wednesday, November 16

DeSoto County Sheriff's Department - Earlier this month, Fabio Guzman attempted to go gun shopping. He checked out a few different firearms before deciding on an S.A.R. Arms AR-15 platform semi-automatic pistol and an I.O. INC Sporter... Read More.