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Charlotte County Fire Chief Resigns Amid Department Challenges

Tuesday, November 4

Charlotte County Fire Chief Resigns Amid Department Challenges Charlotte County officials and residents are raising questions following the sudden resignation of Fire Chief Jason Fair on Friday. County leaders... Read More.

Boating Accident Claims Life in Punta Gorda

Monday, November 3

Boating Accident Claims Life in Punta Gorda A night out on the water ended in tragedy Saturday after a boat struck a rock jetty near Fisherman’s Village in Punta... Read More.

Government Shut Down- Shuts Down Blue Angels Participation In Florida International Airshow

Thursday, October 30

OFFICIAL UPDATE from The Florida International Board of Directors: Due to the government shutdown, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, F-16 Viper Demo Team, and Heritage Flight Team are unable to participate... Read More.

Agape Flights Mobilizes Relief Effort for Hurricane Melissa Victims

Thursday, October 30

Agape Flights Mobilizes Relief Effort for Hurricane Melissa Victims VENICE, Fla. – As Hurricane Melissa leaves devastation across parts of the Caribbean, Agape Flights, based... Read More.

CCSO Deputy Arrested

Wednesday, October 29

Press Release October 28, 2025 Charlotte County Sheriff's Office “It is with great disappointment that I must share with you that a Charlotte County deputy has been arrested after an investigation conducted by our agency revealed he... Read More.

Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Bloodhound Team Locates Missing Passenger from Crash Scene

Tuesday, October 28

Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Bloodhound Team Locates Missing Passenger from Crash Scene The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Bloodhound Team, led by Cpl. Steven Sella and his partner K9 Zoe,... Read More.

Sarasota County Receives National Recognition In Emergency Management Accreditation Program

Monday, October 27

SARASOTA COUNTY – Sarasota County Emergency Management received accreditation from the Emergency Management Accreditation Program Sept. 29, 2025; a measure of excellence that shows... Read More.

Get Ready – Charlotte County Sheriff’s Cops and Goblins is Coming Back!

Friday, October 24

Get Ready – Cops and Goblins is Coming Back! The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is thrilled to announce the return of our annual Halloween celebration, Cops and... Read More.

FIAS Officials Monitor Government Shutdown Ahead of 2025 Air Show

Thursday, October 23

FIAS Officials Monitor Government Shutdown Ahead of 2025 Air Show October 23, 2025 – Organizers of the 2025 Air Show have confirmed that preparations... Read More.

Local Agencies Join DEA Take-Back Day Campaign to Remove Unused Medications from Homes

Wednesday, October 22

CHARLOTTE & SARASOTA COUNTIES, FL — Local law-enforcement agencies and community partners are stepping up for the latest national effort to intercept unused, unwanted and expired prescription medications. Residents in Sarasota and... Read More.