Florida cowboys rescue stranded cattle along Peace River after flooding
Rising floodwaters along the Peace River triggered cowboys to jump into action for livestock rescues across Southwest Florida.
Rising floodwaters along the Peace River triggered cowboys to jump into action for livestock rescues across Southwest Florida.
Flooding along Peace River forces tour companies to adapt: 'How we make our living'
Receding floodwaters along the Peace River have submerged some roads and shut down access to the river, DeSoto County tour operators have come up with ways to keep their businesses going.
Receding floodwaters along the Peace River have submerged some roads and shut down access to the river, DeSoto County tour operators have come up with ways to keep their businesses going.
Peace River begins crests in DeSoto County as waters inundate campground road
Surging waters from the cresting Peace River came into areas along the river across DeSoto County Thursday.
Surging waters from the cresting Peace River came into areas along the river across DeSoto County Thursday.
DeSoto County plane crash: Two people extracted after wreck
Two people were pulled from a small plane that crashed at a rural DeSoto County intersection Thursday.
Two people were pulled from a small plane that crashed at a rural DeSoto County intersection Thursday.
Peace River flood warnings, watches issued in Arcadia as crest poses major risk to homes and roads
Rising floodwaters along the Peace River at State Road 70 in Arcadia threaten major roadways and could submerge dozens of homes, according to recent National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration flood warnings.
Rising floodwaters along the Peace River at State Road 70 in Arcadia threaten major roadways and could submerge dozens of homes, according to recent National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration flood warnings.
Peace River rises across DeSoto County as crest is expected on Thursday
The water continues to rise along the Peace River in DeSoto County on Wednesday.
The water continues to rise along the Peace River in DeSoto County on Wednesday.
DeSoto County flood threat: What riverfront residents are facing
Swelling waters along the Peace River forced officials to shut down public schools across DeSoto County on Tuesday, leaving longtime residents to pack up belongings and brace for potential flooding.
Swelling waters along the Peace River forced officials to shut down public schools across DeSoto County on Tuesday, leaving longtime residents to pack up belongings and brace for potential flooding.
DeSoto County closes public schools for two days due to road flooding
DeSoto County public schools will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday this week as the county continues to see major flooding on multiple roads.
DeSoto County public schools will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday this week as the county continues to see major flooding on multiple roads.
Florida detention deputy accused of having partially nude images of female inmates on computer
A Florida detention deputy has been arrested and fired after investigators said they found screenshots of partially nude inmates and unauthorized criminal case details on his computer while investigating a potential security breach.
A Florida detention deputy has been arrested and fired after investigators said they found screenshots of partially nude inmates and unauthorized criminal case details on his computer while investigating a potential security breach.
Video: Felon arrested in DeSoto County with rifle, meth and saw palmetto berries
A six-time convicted felon who was pulled over for speeding is accused of having an AR-15, meth and nearly a dozen pounds of illegally harvested saw palmetto berries inside his van, according to the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office.
A six-time convicted felon who was pulled over for speeding is accused of having an AR-15, meth and nearly a dozen pounds of illegally harvested saw palmetto berries inside his van, according to the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office.
Video: Florida man accused of driving 110 mph claimed he was speeding to catch his cheating girlfriend
A Florida man accused of driving 110 mph in a 60-mph zone was arrested early Aug. 1 under the state's "super speeder" law after telling a deputy he was rushing to catch his cheating girlfriend.
A Florida man accused of driving 110 mph in a 60-mph zone was arrested early Aug. 1 under the state's "super speeder" law after telling a deputy he was rushing to catch his cheating girlfriend.
Florida K9 busts 17-time convicted felon accused of tossing bag of meth during traffic stop: DCSO
A 17-time convicted felon is back behind bars after deputies say he tossed a bag of methamphetamine out a truck window during a traffic stop.
A 17-time convicted felon is back behind bars after deputies say he tossed a bag of methamphetamine out a truck window during a traffic stop.
Port Charlotte woman killed in DeSoto County crash; Sarasota man arrested for driving without license: FHP
A Sarasota man is behind bars following a crash on Tuesday afternoon that killed a 67-year-old woman from Port Charlotte, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Sarasota man is behind bars following a crash on Tuesday afternoon that killed a 67-year-old woman from Port Charlotte, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Real-life Jurassic Park: Amazonian ‘river monsters’ now in Florida
You no longer need a plane ticket to Brazil and a trek through the rainforest to land one of the world’s most elusive predators. The Arapaima, a prehistoric giant once exclusive to the Amazon River, has officially arrived in Central Florida.
You no longer need a plane ticket to Brazil and a trek through the rainforest to land one of the world’s most elusive predators. The Arapaima, a prehistoric giant once exclusive to the Amazon River, has officially arrived in Central Florida.
Convicted felon accused of stealing skid steer nabbed in multi-county theft ring: DCSO
A convicted felon who was arrested following a high-speed chase on Monday may be linked to several heavy equipment thefts across the state, according to the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office.
A convicted felon who was arrested following a high-speed chase on Monday may be linked to several heavy equipment thefts across the state, according to the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office.
Gator trapper hospitalized after being bitten by gator he was re-locating: FFWL
A man was rushed to the hospital after being bitten in the arm by a gator on Wednesday, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife.
A man was rushed to the hospital after being bitten in the arm by a gator on Wednesday, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife.
Hurricane Milton: DeSoto County updates & information
As Hurricane Milton works its way toward Florida, here's what people in DeSoto County need to know.
As Hurricane Milton works its way toward Florida, here's what people in DeSoto County need to know.
Hurricane Helene: Desoto County updates & information
As Hurricane Helene works its way toward Florida, here's what people in DeSoto County need to know.
As Hurricane Helene works its way toward Florida, here's what people in DeSoto County need to know.

















