Author: Cecilia Lewis

CCSO Sweeps the Streets: Dealers Beware, Addicts Offered a Lifeline The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office isn’t slowing down in its fight against illegal drugs. Over the past few months,... Read More.

Sarasota County Opens Raincheck Application Period Sarasota County is now accepting applications for its Raincheck Rebate Program beginning today, October 1, through June 1. The program... Read More.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — As of October 1, 2025, Florida is enacting a sweeping batch of new laws passed during the 2025 legislative session. More than two dozen statutes covering criminal... Read More.

Press Release Charlotte County Sheriff's OfficeSeptember 30, 2025 – Punta Gorda, FLA man known for fleeing from law enforcement in vehicles opted not to run on foot from a K9 deputy.

The Blue Angels will soar over Southwest Florida for the Florida International Air ShowThe Blue Angels highlight a thrilling array of performers in the skies over Punta Gorda, November 1 & 2Punta Gorda, Florida,... Read More.

PRESS RELEASE CHARLOTTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICESeptember 24, 2025 – Punta Gorda, FLCharlotte County deputies caught members of a statewide diesel fuel theft ring in the act at a gas station in Punta Gorda.Just before... Read More.

One Year Later: Sarasota County Reflects on Hurricane Helene’s Impacts and Lessons SARASOTA COUNTY – One year ago, on Sept. 26, 2024, Hurricane Helene unleashed damaging winds,... Read More.