5 DeSoto County schools reopening Monday following Hurricane Ian
Five schools in DeSoto County are set to reopen Monday.
Five schools in DeSoto County are set to reopen Monday.
Deputies rescue dog stranded on RV roof in flooded DeSoto County community
Deputies in DeSoto County rescued a dog that was stranded on the roof of an RV in area that was severely impacted by flooding.
Deputies in DeSoto County rescued a dog that was stranded on the roof of an RV in area that was severely impacted by flooding.
Florida sheriff warns alligators, snakes could be 'more visible' in flooded areas after Hurricane Ian
When major storms move through Florida and water levels rise, residents should be alert to roaming reptiles, like alligators and snakes.
When major storms move through Florida and water levels rise, residents should be alert to roaming reptiles, like alligators and snakes.
Red Flag Warning issued as fire risk increases around Tampa Bay
Dry air and moderate to high winds are stoking concerns that brush fires could become a problem in Bay Area counties Wednesday.
Dry air and moderate to high winds are stoking concerns that brush fires could become a problem in Bay Area counties Wednesday.
Four-year-old girl killed outside Arcadia preschool after driver plows into playground, troopers say
An 18-year-old without a valid driver's license was arrested after crashing into a DeSoto County playground, killing a 4-year-old and injuring a 5-year-old, troopers said.
An 18-year-old without a valid driver's license was arrested after crashing into a DeSoto County playground, killing a 4-year-old and injuring a 5-year-old, troopers said.
With minimal damage reported, flood-prone communities watch water levels as Elsa makes landfall
As officials assess damage from Tropical Storm Elsa this morning, most are reporting minimal impacts. Now, attention turns to the potential for flooding and storm surge as Elsa makes landfall to the north.
As officials assess damage from Tropical Storm Elsa this morning, most are reporting minimal impacts. Now, attention turns to the potential for flooding and storm surge as Elsa makes landfall to the north.
Thousands without power as Elsa brings gusting winds, heavy rain overnight
Elsa brought some of its heaviest rain and wind during the early morning hours Wednesday, knocking out power for thousands of customers across the Bay Area.
Elsa brought some of its heaviest rain and wind during the early morning hours Wednesday, knocking out power for thousands of customers across the Bay Area.
Tropical Storm Elsa information: Desoto County
Ongoing updates from Desoto County as Tropical Storm Elsa approaches Florida.
Ongoing updates from Desoto County as Tropical Storm Elsa approaches Florida.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The worst of Hurricane Irma is the flooding in some local communities.