The former Charlotte County resident accused of capital sexual battery against a child was, until recently, an assistant instructor at Edison State College Charlotte Campus in Punta Gorda. The North Port Sun reports... Read More.

Venice Police arrested 39-year old John Chase and 25-year old Ashley Anderson early this morning, on charges of trafficking a controlled substance (oxycodone), possession of methamphetamine, possession of Xanax, and possession of drug paraphernalia.... Read More.

CCSO says a man and woman reported they were robbed at gunpoint by two men around 1 this morning at the Port Charlotte Beach Complex. Deputies say the suspects are described as either... Read More.

The fight over Imagine School in North Port is over. The Herald-Tribune reports the deal means the departure of Principal Justin Matthews’ on May 31, and the charter school stays with its old... Read More.

Charlotte County leaders have approved a $1-million increase in funding for County Fire and EMS to add more ambulances and personnel to service an area that's grown over 20% since 2005. WINK reports... Read More.

(Port Charlotte) A Port Charlotte man was arrested Tuesday at Promenades Mall when he made arrangements to purchase narcotics from undercover Sheriff’s Narcotics detectives while he was on his lunch break from work. James... Read More.

Former Charlotte County resident Quinton Paul Handlon, 42 years of age, was arrested in Leon County Florida and served with Charlotte County arrest warrants for Capital Sexual Battery on a child under twelve years... Read More.

The highway patrol today conducts a vulnerable road user detail. It enforces state laws and improves safety of cyclists and pedestrians. The detail coincides with Bicycle Safety Month.