It's a trend being seen nationwide in for-profit hospitals and health care systems, and it's come to our area. Peace River Regional Medical Center in Port Charlotte started laying off 24-people last month.... Read More.

(PUNTA GORDA) Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell announced the first class of the 2013 Cell Dog program at the County Jail. Two dogs have been accepted from the Suncoast Humane Society in Englewood and... Read More.

The FAA is investigating a plane crash that happened at the Punta Gorda Airport, Saturday morning. According to the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office, a single-engine experimental plane started having engine problems, ran out of... Read More.

Record numbers of dead manatees are washing along the Florida coast, and experts say it's because of red algae.

Record numbers of dead manatees are washing along the Florida coast, and experts say it's because of red algae. State biologists say up to 10-manatees are dying daily because of the red... Read More.

CCSO's planning the first of two free eight-hour Boater Safety Courses. CCSO Special Operations Commander Lt. Brian Harrison says state law requires anyone born after Dec. 31, 1987 to take an eight-hour boating... Read More.

CCSO' Major Crimes Unit detectives were called to a home in the 3100 block of Saint James Street in Port Charlotte late this morning after someone spotted a body floating in the canal behind... Read More.

A bill to ban smoking in parks and at beaches has now passed two state senate committees. The proposal, which is backed by democrats and republicans, would give cities and counties more power to decide... Read More.