Charlotte Harbor Boat Crash Injures Two

FWC's looking into what caused to boats to collide just east of Boca Grande in Bull Bay this afternoon. Fox4 reports the crash sent two people to the hospital..Charlotte County EMS says one... Read More.

Culver’s to open in Port Charlotte

PORT CHARLOTTE — Culver’s, a fast-growing Midwest restaurant chain popular for its “ButterBurgers” and fresh frozen custards, will soon make its debut in Charlotte County. On Tuesday, the County Commission unanimously approved a final detail... Read More.

Exhibit at Town Center changing

Students from Charlotte High School take their art down Tuesday from their exhibit at Port Charlotte Town Center. However, the space does not remain bare long. Work from students from Port Charlotte... Read More.

Florida House to approve budget today

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - The Florida House is poised to approve a $74 billion budget. The House is scheduled to give a final vote today on its spending plan. The Florida Senate passed its rival... Read More.

Armed robbery suspect remains at large

(PORT CHARLTTE) The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for any information that will assist detectives in the unsolved armed robberies that occurred on April 5, 2013. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s... Read More.

Punta Gorda Rape Conviction

After nearly four hours of deliberation, a Charlotte County jury today convicted Christopher Roberts on all four counts of sexual battery involving an 11-year old girl. The Englewood Sun reports the girl... Read More.

Changes for Domestic Partners in Venice

Domestic partners may now have certain privileges only afforded to spouses until recently, including having a say in medical and burial arrangements. To register as domestic partners, pick up a packet in the... Read More.

PCHS Project Graduation Needs Support

The all night alcohol free party for Port Charlotte High School graduates, Project Gradation, could be scrubbed this year, because donations are down. The Charlotte Sun reports donations by this time of the... Read More.

Tackling “a growing problem”

Following the city of Punta Gorda’s lead, Charlotte County commissioners this week threw their support behind a resolution urging local retailers to stop the sale and marketing of flavored tobacco that targets youth. “It’s a... Read More.

North Port man arrested for drug trafficking

(Port Charlotte) The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop on a beige Ford Crown Victoria. The traffic stop was initiated due to the driver not wearing a seatbelt, which resulted in the... Read More.