Collision Causes Sewage Leak
A car hitting a sewer line in Port Charlotte caused around 6,000 gallons of sewage to leak into the ground and nearby waterways.Authorities say the car hit the line near the corner of Calumet... Read More.
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Charlotte County Bans Pot Sales
Charlotte County lawmakers imposed a nine-month moratorium on marijuana dispensaries regardless if Amendment 2 - the statewide vote on expanding legal pot use - passes or not.County officials say if Amendment 2 passes, they... Read More.
Venice Carjacking Suspect Arrested
An arrest is made in an assault and attempted carjacking in Venice.Police say they found fingerprints belonging to Ralph Forte on one of the cars he tried to steal from its driver on Wednesday... Read More.
CCSO Open House And Job Fair
The Charlotte County Sheriff's Department is holding an Open House and Job Fair next Saturday at the headquarters building on Utilities Road in Punta Gorda.Families are encouraged to attend as there will be a... Read More.
Air Show Today Through Sunday
The Florida International Air Show is back after a one year absence.Last year's show was cancelled because of not enough sponsors but Charlotte County pitched in $80,000 to make sure this year's show came... Read More.
Missing Man Found Safe And Sound
A Port Charlotte man who disappeared Tuesday was found late yesterday.Police say David Tucker ran away from his Charleston Circle home after a family argument.He was found in Fort Meyers near the Edison Mall... Read More.
Traffic Patrols Next Week
The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office is conducting traffic emphasis patrols next week.SPEED ENFORCEMENT patrols will operate on the sntire length of Melbourne St. in Port Charlotte and on Placida Rd. between So. McCall Rd... Read More.
Boil Water Advisory
Yesterday's natural gas leak on Kings Highway near Harborview prompted the Charlotte Harbor Water Association to issue a precautionary boil water notice.It covered the area from Blood One to the Palmetto Mobile Home Park.The... Read More.
Two Days, Two Gas Leaks
For the second day in a row - and the third time in less than a week - a natural gas leak closes down a road in Charlotte County.This morning authorities and TECO Gas... Read More.
Port Charlotte Man Remains Missing
A 32 year old Port Charlotte man who disappeared Tuesday is still missing.32 year old David Tucker was reported missing Tuesday from his home on near Charleston Circle inafter having a family argument.Tucker is... Read More.