Florida Joining I-75 Safety Blitz

Florida's Highway Patrol is joining forces with Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, and Michigan, for Staying Alive on I-75. NBC2 reports the goal is to keep all 1786 miles of the road safe and... Read More.

Man Charged in Sarasota County Rape

DNA's led to the arrest 21-year old Frederick Osteen for the alleged rape of a 14-year old girl last October. The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office tell the Herald-Tribune the victim attended a party... Read More.

CCSO Readying Nixle App

You're stuck in a traffic jam, and wish you'd had some warning, that will soon change in Charlotte County. By early May, CCSO's rolling out a new smartphone app, providing information to smartphones, tables,... Read More.

All Port Charlotte businesses compliant in alcohol check

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office says it found all Port Charlotte businesses compliant Wednesday night during an alcohol check. The juvenile operations unit occasionally works with youngsters to visit establishments that sell alcohol and tobacco.... Read More.

Sign code workshops to help people understand new rules

People can learn more about Venice's new sign regulations. Hour-long workshops all cover the same material each Thursday next month. City hall hosts the workshops to help people understand the updated code, permit requirements, and prohibitions. The... Read More.

String of Car Burglaries Investigated

Detectives throughout Charlotte County are working multiple vehicle burglaries. All of the vehicles involved were unlocked, and thieves made off with small items. In the Englewood area, several burglaries were reported on streets... Read More.

CCSO Safe Boating Class

CCSO's Marine Patrol Unit will be offering a Safe Boaters class next month that is free to the public. It's Wednesday April 16 at Lemon Bay High School in Classroom 206, from 5... Read More.

Warm Mineral Springs Reopening

Warm Mineral Springs should reopen by the middle of next month. The Sarasota County Commission and the North Port City Commission have agreed on a new short term operator. National and... Read More.

CCSO Investigating Home Burglaries

CCSO detectives after suspects in at least 4-daytime burglaries within the past two weeks at homes just off Edgewater Drive. The burglaries were March 14th, March 19th, and March 24th. Investigators say... Read More.

CCSO Looking for Volunteers for Project Lifesaver

CCSO's Volunteer Services Unit is looking for caring and compassionate volunteers to assist with the implementation of Project Lifesaver. This program serves County residents by providing radio-frequency bracelets to people with cognitive disorders... Read More.