Charlotte County Public Works Starts Post Ian Repair Projects
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Deputies Perform Traffic Stop, Catch Passenger Trying To Inject Heroin
Port Charlotte, FL – March 2, 2023Deputies approaching a vehicle interrupted a passenger attempting to inject Heroin during a traffic stop. A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of various narcotics and... Read More.
Man Dies Of Brain Eating Infection 3 Days Before Charlotte County Officials Alerted Public
NEWS UPDATEA man from Charlotte County has died from a fatal brain-eating infection after using tap water to rinse his sinuses. Though unnamed, the Florida resident passed away on February 22nd - three days... Read More.
Rep. Greg Steube Introduces Tax Relief Bill in Response to Hurricane Ian
WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today introduced legislation to provide income tax relief to Americans recovering from Hurricane Ian. The legislation designates Hurricane Ian as a qualified disaster for the purposes of determining... Read More.
Red Tide Plagues Local Beaches
HEALTH ALERT - RED TIDE
Dead fish are reported washing up on local beaches causing putrid smells and breathing issues for some. The red tide organism Karenia brevis produces brevetoxins that affect the central... Read More.
Man Arrested After Scheduling Meetup With Minor For Sex
February 27, 2023 – Port Charlotte, FlA 35-year-old man was arrested on Saturday after allegedly meeting up with a minor to engage in sexual activity.On Saturday, February 25, 2023,... Read More.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Are Ghost Busters… Ghost Orchids That Is!
Ghost Orchid Busters!
One of the Florida Fish and Wildlife K-9 handlers was called to the scene of a crime in progress… people digging up plants... Read More.
Sarasota County “Year In Review” Available To Public
Sarasota County has released their annual summary of their projects, programs and initiatives undertaken during the in 2022.In addition to... Read More.
Governor Ron DeSantis Will Be In Venice to Launch His New Book
Ron DeSantis is gearing up for a potential 2024 presidential run with an official book launch in Venice, Florida next week. On Tuesday, Feb 28 at 8:30 a.m., the Governor's book − "The Courage... Read More.
‘Brain-eating amoeba’ Reported in Charlotte County Tap Water
The Florida Department of Health (DOH-Charlotte) has recently confirmed a Florida case infected with Naegleria fowleri, likely caused by practices involving tap water use for sinus rinsing.Naegleria fowleri is a microscopic single-celled amoeba found... Read More.