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DCSO Completes School Resource Deputies Training

Saturday, August 6

DeSoto County, Fl ~The DeSoto County Sheriff's completed the last day of training for the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) School Resource Deputies (SRD) before the start of school next week. They completed their weapons training with a final weapons inspection. Then it was... Read More.

Harvesting Palmetto Berries Requires a Permit; Violators Face Misdemeanor Charges

Friday, August 5

Harvesting saw palmetto berries in Florida requires a permit from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. This permit requirement went into effect July 2018. The permit is free to obtain. In addition to... Read More.

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DCSO Seeking Woman “Warrant Wednesday”

Thursday, August 4

DeSoto County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) is requesting any information you may have on the whereabouts of Dalya VanFleet on two (2) active Warrants for a combined six (6) Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance charges.... Read More.

First Lady Casey DeSantis Spearheads “Hope Florida” Helping Families In Need

Wednesday, August 3

Hope Florida - A Pathway to Prosperity: Uniting communities through ‘Hope Navigators’ to guide Floridians on an individualized path to prosperity, economic self-sufficiency and hope.Spearheaded by First Lady Casey DeSantis and implemented by the Florida Department of Children and Families,... Read More.

DeSoto Pet Food Pantry Offers Help

Tuesday, August 2

Did You Know That DeSoto County has a Pet Food Pantry at Animal Services. If you're having trouble paying for dog food or cat food, we can help! To Qualify:I.D. Proof of Rabies vaccination Letter of EligibilityCall the Animal Services... Read More.

DCSP To Host Bicycle Rodeo August 5th

Monday, August 1

DeSoto County’s Sheriff Potter presents the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office’s Bicycle Rodeo on August 5, 2022, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Turner Center. This event is geared toward elementary school-aged children to assist in learning basic bicycle skills and safe riding... Read More.

DCSO Active Shooter Awareness Training for the Public

Sunday, July 31

DeSoto County’s Sheriff Potter presents the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office’s Active Shooter Awareness Training for the Public. This program will be offered on two separate dates at South Florida State College, DeSoto Campus. You... Read More.

DeSoto Memorial Hospital Earns 5 Star Rating

Saturday, July 30

Arcadia ~The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services has awarded DeSoto Memorial Hospital in Arcadia with a 5 STAR Rating.DeSoto Memorial Hospital is a 49 Bed Rural Community Hospital located in the heart of Arcadia which is just east of Sarasota. They serve a... Read More.

Florida Establishes Temporary Reinsurance Arrangement for Insurers

Friday, July 29

Tallahassee, Fla. - Today, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) announced a plan to establish a temporary reinsurance arrangement through Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (Citizens) in the event of disruptive financial rating downgrades from Demotech, Inc. This unprecedented... Read More.

FDACS Announces Guidelines for Free and Reduced-Price School Meals and Milk Programs

Thursday, July 28

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Food, Nutrition and Wellness Division has announced household size and income guidelines for free and reduced-price meals or free milk for those students unable to pay the full price for meals or milk served under the... Read More.