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Call from a Concerned Citizen

By West Florida News Reports | Mar 27, 2023

On March 13, 2023, DeSoto County Sheriff's Office received a call from a concerned citizen regarding Edward William Lukach driving around taking pictures of children near SW Barbara Drive.

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Actively Patrolling

By West Florida News Reports | Mar 27, 2023

DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office spent a BUSY week actively patrolling our roadways, as we’ve been hearing and seeing your concerns regarding an increase in traffic congestion.

Temporary Modification

By West Florida News Reports | Mar 27, 2023

NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS OF THE DESOTO COUNTY AND LAKE SUZY WATER SERVICE AREAS NOTICE OF TEMPORARY MODIFICATION TO THE DISINFECTION PROCESS

Household Hazardous Waste

By West Florida News Reports | Mar 27, 2023

Saturday!! HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE SHED CLEANOUT The DeSoto County Environmental Services Division will be holding a household (residential only) hazardous waste collection day.

State Road 72

By West Florida News Reports | Mar 27, 2023

FDOT will be working on a portion of State Road 72 (Project Length - 4.085 miles) During construction

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West Florida News area weekly mass times

By West Florida News | Mar 25, 2023

The following parishes in the West Florida News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Sarasota County professional licenses expiring in week ending Feb. 18

By West Florida News | Mar 21, 2023

How many professional licenses are set to expire in the week ending Feb. 18 in Sarasota County, according to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)?

People who suffer from chronic sinusitis may find that it affects their mental health

By West Florida News Report | Mar 20, 2023

Many people may not realize that chronic sinusitis can also affect their mental health.

Licensing: which professional licenses in Lee County expire in week ending Feb. 18?

By West Florida News | Mar 20, 2023

How many professional licenses are set to expire in the week ending Feb. 18 in Lee County, according to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)?

4 professional licenses in Charlotte County set to expire in week ending Feb. 18

By West Florida News | Mar 19, 2023

How many professional licenses are set to expire in the week ending Feb. 18 in Charlotte County, according to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)?

West Florida News area weekly mass times

By West Florida News | Mar 18, 2023

The following parishes in the West Florida News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Traffic Crash on Ne Highway

By West Florida News Reports | Mar 18, 2023

Currently there is a traffic crash on NE Highway 17 (northbound lane), the roadway is closed at NE Burnham St to NE Turner Ave.

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Arcadia's Longest-Standing Traditions

By West Florida News Reports | Mar 18, 2023

DeSoto County Sheriff's Office participated in one of Arcadia's longest-standing traditions this morning, the Annual Rodeo Parade!

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Employee Appreciation BBQ

By West Florida News Reports | Mar 18, 2023

Firing up the grill on this Friday to celebrate our DCSO staff for an Employee Appreciation BBQ!

National Honor Society

By West Florida News Reports | Mar 18, 2023

Sheriff Potter is proud to recognize and support Julio Delacruz

Motivated Individual

By West Florida News Reports | Mar 18, 2023

Are you a motivated individual with a desire to grow and better your future? We will help you make the career switch that can change your life forever!

Completing the 911 Public Safety Telecommunications Academy

By West Florida News Report | Mar 18, 2023

DeSoto County Sheriff's Office congratulates Kim Berini for completing the 911 Public Safety Telecommunications Academy.

International Womens Day

By West Florida News Report | Mar 18, 2023

Today on March DeSoto County Sheriff's Office recognizes #InternationalWomensDay by celebrating the incredibly brave and strong women who work to serve and protect our community.