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Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Begins Transition to New Administration Office

Friday, April 10

April 10, 2026 – Charlotte County, FL The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has officially begun transitioning to our new Administration Building in Port Charlotte. The current building, located at 7474 Utilities Road, has served as the... Read More.

Statement from Suncoast Humane Society Concerning Dog Bite Incident.

Thursday, April 9

For Immediate Release: April 9, 2026 Statement from Suncoast Humane Society Englewood, FL There was an incident midday yesterday when a small child was bitten by a dog on the Suncoast Humane Society campus. The child was... Read More.

Danger on the Roads: New Tip Line Aims to Crack Down on Illegal Truckers After Tragic Crash

Tuesday, February 10

In a startling move following a tragic accident that claimed four lives in Indiana, Senator Jim Banks has unveiled the TruckSafe Tipline. This initiative aims to empower those in the trucking industry to report... Read More.

Olympians or Critics? The Controversy of National Pride at the Winter Games

Tuesday, February 10

In a startling twist during the Olympics, Sara Gonzales has taken issue with American athletes who use their platforms to voice dissatisfaction with the U.S. Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess sparked a firestorm... Read More.

Covid 19 Florida Stats

Monday, April 20

"The Florida House Speaker's Office is monitoring the coronavirus situation and will be sending this daily newsletter as a summation of data and as a resource — with links to raw and compiled data... Read More.

Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces New Mobile-Friendly Site to Apply for Reemployment Assistance

Thursday, April 9

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced a new, mobile-friendly online application for Reemployment Assistance available at www.FloridaJobs.org/RAApplication. “The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity is committed to ensuring Floridians are... Read More.

Governor Ron DeSantis’ stay at home EO

Wednesday, April 1

STATE OF FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 20-91 (Essential Services and Activities During COVID-19 Emergency) WHEREAS, on March 1, 2020, I issued Executive Order 20-51 directing the Florida Department of Health to issue a... Read More.

Beware of Coronavirus Scams

Thursday, March 26

Many scammers are taking advantage of concerned and frightened citizens during the coronavirus pandemic. It is important that everyone remain extra diligent to ensure that they do not fall victim to any of these... Read More.

SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Florida Small Businesses Economically Impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Monday, March 23

ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Florida small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator Jovita... Read More.

Charlotte County Offers Services Online, By Phone

Friday, March 20

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (March 20, 2020) – To reduce face-to-face interactions between the public and customer service staff during the COVID-19 outbreak, Charlotte County offers numerous services online and by phone. Customers may apply for... Read More.