Brothers arrested on traffic and drug charges

The Sheriff’s Office’s Street Crimes Unit arrested two brothers Thursday who were driving separate vehicles on similar traffic-related and drug-related charges. Members of the Street Crimes Unit spotted two vehicles travelling in the... Read More.

CCSO looking for speeders in Englewood, Port Charlotte

(CHARLOTTE COUNTY) The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office will pay special attention to traffic enforcement at these locations from September 16 – 22. SPEED ENFORCEMENT: Entire length of Gulfstream Blvd. (Englewood) Peachland Blvd. (Port Charlotte) ... Read More.

Hertz closes on corporate property

Jobs may soon pop up to the direct south. The Hertz rental car company has just taken ownership of the land that soon serves as the home to its new corporate headquarters in Estero. The company... Read More.

Runaway Teen Found in Charlotte County

A teenage runaway from Vero Beach, has been found in Punta Gorda. The Indian River County Sheriff’s Office says it started with a tip. CCSO deputies were able to find the green... Read More.

Drill at CCSO today, not the real thing

Just a drill today at the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office building on Utilities Road in Punta Gorda. The office and fire department EMS trained together this morning in the field north of the building. This long... Read More.

Man arrested for attempting to rob woman

A Port Charlotte man was arrested late last night after he allegedly attempted to take a woman’s back pack from her at knifepoint. Major Crimes detectives arrested Tyrone Marion, 44, of 1025 Gerard Court... Read More.

Three arrested on drug charges after traffic stop

Three Charlotte County residents were arrested Monday on multiple drug charges after an undercover Narcotics detective spotted the one of them driving with a suspended driver’s license. On Monday afternoon, while an undercover Narcotics... Read More.

Gov. Scott hosting gator hunt fundraiser

Want to hunt gators with the governor? You can! For $25,000, you can join Rick Scott on safari. However, know that this serves as a fundraiser for Scott's re-election campaign. The hunt takes plce... Read More.

New app helping Florida farmers

The state ag department has a new app to help farmers in the fields. The app gives people information on weather data statewide. "My Florida Farm Weather" allows farmers to use the University of Florida's Automated... Read More.