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Operation Dry Streets

Thursday, March 12

On March 13th through the 15th, the Florida Police Chiefs Association, the Florida Highway Patrol and the Florida Sheriffs Association, to include the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and the Punta Gorda Police Department will... Read More.

Invitations to participate in the 2020 Census Coming to Mailboxes

Wednesday, March 11

MARCH 11, 2020 — Ninety-five percent or about 143 million households in the country will receive an initial invitation to respond to the 2020... Read More.

Spring forward’ and replace batteries in smoke alarms and weather radios Sunday

Wednesday, March 4

March 4, 2020 'Spring forward' and replace batteries in smoke alarms and weather radios Sunday SARASOTA COUNTY - Daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 8, and Sarasota County Emergency Services personnel are reminding the public that... Read More.

Passenger opens fire on Charlotte County Deputies during traffic stop.

Thursday, February 6

Around 2:30 this morning deputies conducted a routine traffic stop in the parking lot of Hooters on Tamiami Trail/ Veterans. The passenger of the vehicle immediately fired shots towards the deputies who then returned... Read More.

Charlotte County Committee Vacancies

Wednesday, February 5

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Feb. 5, 2020) – The Board of County Commissioners is seeking volunteers for the following appointments: The following MSBU/TU Advisory Boards are seeking volunteers who must be both a property owner within... Read More.

Motorcyclist Dies in Traffic Crash

Wednesday, February 5

On February 4, 2020 at 7:34 p.m. officers responded to a traffic crash with injuries at the intersection of East Olympia Avenue and Cooper Street in Punta Gorda involving an SUV and a motorcycle. The... Read More.

Fatal Shooting Investigation

Monday, January 27

UPDATE: 1/26/2020 Two have been arrested in the fatal shooting incident at Over the Bridge. KEVENS LAGUERRE charged with SECOND-DEGREE MURDER KYRSHA TAYLOR charged with ACCESSORY AFTER THE FACT More information regarding these arrests will be forthcoming.... Read More.

Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Wins Multiple Adrian Awards

Friday, January 24

PUNTA GORDA/ENGLEWOOD BEACH, Fla. (January 22, 2020) – Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau was honored this week with two Adrian Awards, the largest and most prestigious global tourism marketing competition by Hospitality... Read More.

Tampa Men Charged with Possession of Counterfeit Bills

Thursday, January 23

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office arrested two Tampa men Wednesday afternoon for attempting to return merchandise they purchased using counterfeit bills. Just before 5:00 p.m., deputies were notified... Read More.

Cold weather shelters opening for two nights

Tuesday, January 21

UPDATE: A cold weather shelter will also open Tuesday, Jan. 21 at the Salvation Army in Venice. The Salvation Army, 1051 Albee Farm Road, Venice. The Salvation Army will open tonight, Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 8... Read More.