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Punta Gorda Police Warn Of Phone Scam

Monday, April 12

Punta Gorda Police are warning residents to be aware of this attempted scam. The Police Department has received a couple calls in the last few days regarding residents returning phone calls. The residents state... Read More.

Punta Gorda hosts B-17 bomber ‘Aluminum Overcast’ This Weekend

Friday, April 9

The B-17 Aluminum Overcast Tour has arrived at Punta Gorda Airport! The restored historic plane is at Punta Gorda Airport this weekend for public viewing at the Experimental Aircraft Association 565 chapter’s building... Read More.

DOH-Sarasota County Transition To Walk-Up Vaccination Clinics

Wednesday, April 7

SARASOTA –The Sarasota County COVID-19 Vaccine Registration System, a partnership between the Department of Earlier today, during his presentation to the Sarasota County of Board of County Commissioners on April 7, DOH-Sarasota Health Office Chuck... Read More.

Arcadia Woman Kills Husband

Monday, April 5

An Arcadia woman confessed to killing her husband on Friday. The 38-year-old woman told Desoto County Deputies she shot and killed her husband. Joni Truman told 911 dispatchers that she killed her... Read More.

Englewood Resident Now Under House Arrest Waiting Trial

Sunday, April 4

Englewood resident Graydon Young, a member of the Oath Keepers militia, was ordered released from jail. Young will remain under house arrest until his trial for involvement in the January 6th attack on the... Read More.

Suspect Covered Homicide With Suicide Story

Wednesday, March 31

North Port Police Department Clinton Pittman (38) has been charged with Homicide, Tampering with Evidence, and two counts of Possession of Firearm as a Felon.

COVID Cases On The Rise In Charlotte County

Tuesday, March 30

Charlotte County Florida is seeing a rise in COVID 19 infections this week. The cases are up 30% this week from last March 14th thru the 27th. Covid 19 Mutations are reportedly causing the... Read More.

40 Years Plus Floridians Now Eligible For Covid 19 Vaccine

Monday, March 29

Tallahassee, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis announced new eligibility guidelines for COVID-19 vaccinations in Florida. Beginning Monday, March 29, all individuals age 40 and older will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Beginning the... Read More.

North Port Benefits From Surplus Land Sales

Thursday, March 25

NORTH PORT — The city of North Port has received over $500,000 from surplus sales on vacant parcels in North Port. Sarasota County Commissioner Ron Cutsinger presented a $501,616 check to the city... Read More.

Grand Jury Indictment For Murder For Unlawful Distribution Of Drugs

Wednesday, March 24

Tuesday, March 23rd the State Attorney Amira Fox and Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell announced an indictment by the Charlotte County Grand Jury for defendant Lacey Jayne Shaver. This is the first time ever... Read More.