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Convicted felon accused of stealing skid steer nabbed in multi-county theft ring: DCSO

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. 

June 10, 2025 1:02pm EDT
Gator trapper hospitalized after being bitten by gator he was re-locating: FFWL

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.

April 9, 2025 4:52pm EDT
Presidential election 2024: DeSoto County results

Presidential election 2024: DeSoto County results

November 5, 2024 6:33pm EST
Hurricane Milton: DeSoto County updates & information

Hurricane Milton: DeSoto County updates & information

As Hurricane Milton works its way toward Florida, here's what people in DeSoto County need to know.

October 6, 2024 4:24pm EDT
Hurricane Helene: Desoto County updates & information

Hurricane Helene: Desoto County updates & information

As Hurricane Helene works its way toward Florida, here's what people in DeSoto County need to know. 

September 25, 2024 11:04am EDT
2024 primary election: Live DeSoto County results

2024 primary election: Live DeSoto County results

August 20, 2024 6:42pm EDT
1 dead, 2 hospitalized after airboat crash in DeSoto County: FWC

1 dead, 2 hospitalized after airboat crash in DeSoto County: FWC

One person was killed, and two others were taken to a local hospital after an airboat crashed on Saturday, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

May 27, 2024 7:55am EDT
Tax season 2024: Here’s how to get free tax help if your household income is less than $79K

Tax season 2024: Here’s how to get free tax help if your household income is less than $79K

Tax season officially kicked off on Monday and the United Way is helping those concerned about doing their own taxes.  

January 30, 2024 7:15am EST
65-year-old Arcadia man arrested for human trafficking, molesting under age girls

65-year-old Arcadia man arrested for human trafficking, molesting under age girls

A 65-year-old Arcadia man is facing several felony charges after officials received information alleging that he was sexually exploiting minors.

January 11, 2024 9:51pm EST
Wachula bicyclist struck, killed in DeSoto County: FHP

Wachula bicyclist struck, killed in DeSoto County: FHP

A bicyclist was struck and killed in DeSoto County on Thursday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

December 29, 2023 6:51am EST
Hundreds of Florida ranchers push for conservation easements to prevent climate change

Hundreds of Florida ranchers push for conservation easements to prevent climate change

The cows, fields and farms in Florida are often overshadowed by beaches and waterways, but a growing group of ranchers say preventing red tide, blue algae and even sea level rise could start with preserving ranches and farms.

December 19, 2023 5:16pm EST
'We'll see them again': Last living Ray brother diagnosed with AIDS in 80s passes away

'We'll see them again': Last living Ray brother diagnosed with AIDS in 80s passes away

The last living brother who, along with his two siblings, was diagnosed with AIDS in Arcadia in the late 1980s passed away early Thursday morning.

May 18, 2023 7:44pm EDT
15-year-old arrested in deadly DeSoto County Fair shooting that killed teen

15-year-old arrested in deadly DeSoto County Fair shooting that killed teen

Arcadia police arrested a teenager in the shooting death of a 17-year-old who was killed at the DeSoto County Fair over the weekend.

February 8, 2023 11:16am EST
'He needs justice': Mother of teen killed at DeSoto County Fair pleads for answers after shooting

'He needs justice': Mother of teen killed at DeSoto County Fair pleads for answers after shooting

With tears in her eyes and a heavy heart, an Arcadia mother pleaded Tuesday for the community to come forward with information that will help police solve her son's murder. 

February 7, 2023 8:32pm EST
DeSoto Co. Fair shooting victim identified; police seek 3 people seen in video

DeSoto Co. Fair shooting victim identified; police seek 3 people seen in video

Tragedy struck at the DeSoto County Fair over the weekend when a teenager was fatally shot. Police are still searching for the suspect.

February 6, 2023 2:16pm EST
1 shot, killed at DeSoto County Fair, association says

1 shot, killed at DeSoto County Fair, association says

The Arcadia Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place Saturday night at the DeSoto County Fair.

February 5, 2023 12:31pm EST
Florida issuing relief funds for residents in hard-hit counties to help pay insurance deductibles

Florida issuing relief funds for residents in hard-hit counties to help pay insurance deductibles

Millions of dollars will be allocated from the state to housing partners in six counties, including DeSoto, Hardee, and Sarasota, to help residents pay their home insurance deductibles.

October 24, 2022 5:31am EDT
Florida beekeeping industry gets boost after Hurricane Ian damages thousands of colonies

Florida beekeeping industry gets boost after Hurricane Ian damages thousands of colonies

Florida's beekeeping industry is getting a boost from a charity that is aiming to provide nourishment to hives that were hobbled by Hurricane Ian.

October 21, 2022 4:35pm EDT
Operation Blue Roof extended through Nov. 1 for Sarasota, DeSoto, Charlotte, Lee and Charlotte residents

Operation Blue Roof extended through Nov. 1 for Sarasota, DeSoto, Charlotte, Lee and Charlotte residents

Homeowners living in hard-hit areas after Hurricane Ian have more time to get a temporary roof through the Operation Blue Roof program.

October 20, 2022 9:49am EDT
5 DeSoto County schools reopening Monday following Hurricane Ian

5 DeSoto County schools reopening Monday following Hurricane Ian

Five schools in DeSoto County are set to reopen Monday.

October 17, 2022 8:43am EDT
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