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Big Mistake Lands Car Thief In Jail
DeSoto County Sheriff's Office received a call from ,the
DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Reports In Custody Death
The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an in-custody death.On January 17, 2022, inmate Jesse Aaron Boone was discovered unresponsive in his cell of the DeSoto County Jail. Lifesaving measures... Read More.
Governor Ron DeSantis Puts Seniors First for COVID Tests
Florida secures up to one million tests for residents of assisted living facilities and nursing homesWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the state of Florida will be providing up to one million rapid tests as needed for residents of assisted living... Read More.
ARCADIA —Last January the DeSoto County BOCC Parks Department was awarded a Florida Boating Improvement Program (FBIP) Grant through the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) to relocate and improve the DeSoto Veterans Memorial Park boat ramp. The design includes construction and installation... Read More.
A Reminder To Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over
Local Law Enforcement and the Florida Highway Patrol remind you that as holiday celebrations continue, the
Punta Gorda Airport Will Now Accommodate Turo Vehicle Drop-Offs
PGD has become the third airport in Florida where Turo customers can drop off and pick up cars in a way that’s efficient, safe, and airport-approved.All Turo vehicle drop-offs and... Read More.
DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners Sets Mitigation Meeting
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OPEN to the public and any interested parties -The DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners along with the DeSoto County Department of Emergency Management has scheduled... Read More.
Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Looking For Possible Witness
The Charlotte County Sheriff's office issued a picture of this individual, Davis Lee Burns (11/17/01), He is being sought as a possible witness to an ongoing investigation. Davis has ties to Charlotte County, North... Read More.
Potential Shoplifters Thwarted By DeSoto County Officers
DeSoto County Sheriff's Office News Release -Lt. Raya was contacted by the Wal-Mart Loss Prevention Manager regarding a possible attempted theft in progress. Apparently,... Read More.