Punta Gorda, Fl-
There is a $20,000 Dollar Reward For Information leading to the return of 28 Parrots that were stolen from the Parrot Outreach Society in Punta Gorda.In a... Read More.
The Department of Children and Families in coordination with the Florida Department of Health in DeSoto County will hold a SNAP-Ed Community Awareness Fair at the Turner Center on September 17, 2022.This FUN event for our community that will promote healthy eating... Read More.
National Police Woman Day is celebrated each year on September 12. The day acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of female police officers who enforce law and order around the country. Today only roughly 10% of the police force in the United States is made... Read More.
Punta Gorda, FL- September 8, 2022On November 9, 2020, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit received a Department of Children and Families investigation for a criminal investigation for allegations of inappropriate sexual abuse of a minor.Robert William Sanchez (02/27/86) was arrested on December... Read More.
September Is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month (SPAM)If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.Suicidal thoughts, much like mental health conditions, can affect anyone regardless... Read More.
DeSoto County, Fl -Operation Outdoor Freedom is a program that runs under the Florida Forest Service and provides outdoor adventures to wounded veterans.The events are provided free of charge to the veterans. They require that the veterans are Florida residents and are 30% VA... Read More.
September 5-11 is Drowsy Driving Prevention Week in Florida. ~
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) launched its annual Drowsy Driving Prevention Week campaign to educate the public regarding drowsy driving prevention on Florida’s roads. Each year, the... Read More.
Two people were killed Friday when the John Deere utility vehicle they were driving was hit on County Road 660 in DeSoto County.The accident has claimed the life of a 33-year-old woman and a 13-year-old boy according to the Florida Highway Patrol.The crash happened... Read More.