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FWC Announces 2022 Lionfish Challenge

Sunday, May 22

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is excited to announce the 2022 Lionfish Challenge tournament, which kicks off May 20 and ends Sept. 6.The Lionfish Challenge is a summer-long lionfish tournament open to... Read More.

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation Cracking Down on Opioid Dealers and Traffickers

Friday, May 20

LAKELAND, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law HB 95, which enhances penalties for the sale and distribution of opioids in Florida, including fentanyl. “Floridians of all walks of life have witnessed the destruction caused by the opioid epidemic across... Read More.

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Happy Birthday DeSoto County!

Thursday, May 19

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Almost A Dozen Animals Removed From Punta Gorda Rescue Facility

Wednesday, May 18

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — Charlotte County Animal Control removed animals from All Creatures Safe Haven, a rescue facility in Punta Gorda.A variety of animals were removed including dogs, cats, a horse, and pigs who were... Read More.

Governor Ron DeSantis Protects Floridians from Protests Outside Their Homes

Tuesday, May 17

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 1571, which prohibits picketing and protesting outside of a person’s place of residence. “Sending unruly mobs to private residences, like we have seen with the angry crowds in front of the homes of... Read More.

National Police Week 2022

Monday, May 16

This week, we honor all of the men and women who wear the uniform and take an oath to serve and protect their community.In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial... Read More.

2 Die In Burnt Store Road Construction Accident

Tuesday, May 10

Punta Gorda, FL – May 10, 2022Just before 2 p.m. on May 9th, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office responded to an incident on Burnt Store Road that resulted in the death of two construction workers.... Read More.

DeSoto County Commissioners Set Public Meeting Set To Discuss Ordinance For Planned Unit Developments

Monday, May 9

The Board of County Commissioners of DeSoto County, Florida will consider the adoption of an ordinance at its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at 6:30 PM or as soon thereafter as it may be... Read More.

Hurricane Preparedness Week

Sunday, May 8

This week the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind the DeSoto County Community that we are currently entering Hurricane Season and this week is Hurricane Preparedness Week. Make sure you have your hurricane supplies ready, and you have a plan in place.... Read More.

Human Skeletal Remains Discovered Within Babcock Ranch Curry Creek Wildlife Preserve

Saturday, May 7

Human skeletal remains were discovered on the east side of the Curry Creek Wildlife Preserve in Babcock Ranch. Identification has not been made.Just after 10 a.m. dispatch received a call from the Babcock Ranch Community Patrol advising that a land development company had discovered... Read More.