ARCADIA —A five-car accident on State Road 70 October 13th in DeSoto County has claimed the lives of two people.FHP issued a press release on the crash, stating that an attempted passing preceded the crash.
DeSoto County Hurricane Ian Recovery Updates 10/12/22Pre-registration for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance D -SNAP is now OPEN for individuals and families impacted by Hurricane Ian and who reside or work in DeSoto County. AFTER pre-registration is complete, applicants can call the D-SNAP Call Center... Read More.
The Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) provides food assistance for individuals and families impacted by Hurricane Ian and who are not receiving food assistance benefits through the regular Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). In partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture,... Read More.
ARCADIA — A man on a bicycle was fatally injured when he was struck by an SUV on Friday morning.Florida Highway Patrol reported that at about 6:50 a.m. Friday, a 40-year-old Arcadia man was driving his SUV on Northwest Owens Avenue near... Read More.
HURRICANE IAN UPDATES
Questions? Call DeSoto County Emergency Management Information Hotline at 863-993-4831
NON-Emergency Rescues
If you need help out of your home due to flooding or rising waters, CALL 863-993-4831. The EOC call center will add you to the list of rescues.
For all emergencies call 911.
Unlicensed Construction Work is a Felony
State of Emergency was declared by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Sept. 23, 2022, as a result of Hurricane Ian. Any person who does work without the correct licensure during a state of emergency may be charged with a... Read More.
FEMA DISASTER INFORMATION
ATLANTA – Florida homeowners and renters in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Hardee, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pinellas and Sarasota counties who were affected by Hurricane Ian may apply for FEMA disaster... Read More.