Desoto County COVID-19 vaccine distribution
After several different phases of COVID-19 vaccine rollout, all adults in Desoto County are now eligible for the vaccine.
DeSoto sheriff K9 sniffs out meth, drug money during traffic stop
DeSoto County Sheriff's K9 Lucy sniffed out a large amount of meth hidden in a car during a traffic stop. Deputies also found over $16,000 in drug money and charged the occupants with a number of felonies, including drug trafficking.
Tropical Storm Eta information: DeSoto County
Ongoing updates from DeSoto County as Tropical Storm Eta impacts Florida.
Who to call if you feel sick
If you feel sick, there are in-home, local, and national resources for you to get advice and medical help. Below is a list of hotlines, phone numbers, websites, and emails where you can get help in the Tampa Bay Area.
No injuries after paramotor hits DeSoto condo
Deputies in DeSoto County say a paramotor -- also known as a powered parachute -- crashed into the roof of a condo building Friday morning, leaving a dent in the roof.
Skeletal remains found in DeSoto County
Deputies in DeSoto County are working to identify remains that were found by a county contractor.
Even a hurricane can't sink this Thanksgiving tradition
When the Peace River came out of its banks after Hurricane Irma, many feared the damage would put an end to a tradition, at least for this year. But at Peace River Campgrounds in Arcadia, the flood in September wasn't enough to ruin Thanksgiving.
Peace River keeps rising, displacing residents
The worst of Hurricane Irma is the flooding in some local communities.