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Police search Boca Ciega High after reports of armed masked intruders
By Marcus Chen
DeSoto County closes public schools for two days due to road flooding
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
More from Marcus →Managing Editor · Monday, November 2, 2026 at 8:56 PM · 1 min read
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 school closuresThe DeSoto County School District made the announcement Monday because of concerns about road conditions within the county. Officials said all schools within the district as well as district offices will be closed November 3 and November 4. They also said all after-school activities, athletics and extracurricular events scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday are canceled.Flooded areas in DeSoto County The DeSoto County Sheriff's Office said the following areas are currently flooded: NE Washington and NE TurnerHighway 17 and NE TurnerBrownsville Dollar General (southbound lane)Jerry's RV ParkThe sheriff's office said they aren't seeing rainfall anymore, but flooding could potentially continue rising in the county. Deputies are advising the community not to drive through flooded roads. School for the rest of the weekThe sch
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