Rebuild Florida: Housing Repair & Replacement Program Aids Hurricane Ian Recovery Efforts
FLHSMV Recognizes Public Safety Telecommunicators During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— This week, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and other public safety agencies across the country will recognize public safety telecommunicators during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (NPSTW).Each... Read More.
DeSoto Narcotics Unit Makes Arrest
On April 10, 2024, the DeSoto County Sheriff Office Narcotics unit went in search of Charles Ruth, who had an active felony arrest warrant out of Polk County for Violation of Probation- Burglary. Our Detectives located Mr.... Read More.
“The Giving Challenge “ Kicks Off Today
The Giving Challenge is an online 24-hour giving event that connects more than 700 nonprofit organizations with passionate donors and community members to support diverse causes and create enduring impact in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, and DeSoto counties.
As an opportunity... Read More.
DeSoto And Charlotte Counties View Of Total Solar Eclipse: What to Expect and When to Watch
Excitement is building in DeSoto and Charlotte Counties as anticipation mounts for the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8. While we won't be among the 32 million Americans directly in the path of totality,... Read More.
License Suspended? Save Money and Get Back on the Road
This April, many of Florida’s Court Clerks and Comptrollers are providing customers with an opportunity to pay overdue court-ordered obligations, while saving in additional fees.Operation Green Light will help customers save money and get back on the road. If you have a suspended... Read More.
Arcadia Police “Shop With A Cop” Event Changes to “Community Outreach Program”
Arcadia Police Department
Arcadia FloridaThe members of the Arcadia Police Department are working diligently to bridge the gap between law enforcement and the community. Together we can make a difference. Marshal Jones has elected to formally change our “Shop With A Cop” event to Community... Read More.
Arcadia Woman, 21, Pleads No Contest to Attempted Murder in 2021 Shooting
Alexa Biviana Avilez, a 21-year-old resident of Arcadia, entered a plea of no contest this week to attempted murder charges related to a shooting incident in 2021, court documents reveal.Avilez, who was 18 at the time of her arrest on July 20, 2021, was... Read More.
