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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.

Cold Weather Shelter Open Tuesday Night

Tuesday, January 21

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Jan. 21, 2020) – The National Weather Service is forecasting near freezing temperatures Tuesday night. The Homeless Coalition, 1476 Kenesaw Street, Port Charlotte, will be available to provide shelter to persons... Read More.

City of Venice Open Data Hub is live

Tuesday, January 21

The Open Data Hub for the City of Venice is now live! The Discover Venice Florida - Open Data Hub is a public accessible website for City GIS personnel and their departments to share data,... Read More.

Sport Court Resurfacing Feb. 10 through March 31

Tuesday, January 21

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Jan. 21, 2019) – Multiple Charlotte County parks will be undergoing sport court resurfacing from Feb. 10 through March 31. Sport court amenities will be closed during this time. The parks... Read More.