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North Port Florida - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 23, 2025 Finance team wins prestigious award for 18th year running NORTH PORT, FL - The City's Finance Department has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the... Read More.

Venice Man Strikes it Rich with $25 Million Lottery Win Venice, FL – A routine stop at a local convenience store turned into a life-changing moment for one Venice resident. Kyle Lindquist, 45, is now... Read More.

Disaster Loan Deadline Nears for Florida Storm Survivors The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is urging eligible Floridians impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton to apply now for federal disaster assistance before time runs out.... Read More.

City to give away 100 trees at The Bay April 25-26 City of Sarasota residents interested in taking home a free canopy tree this Earth Month are invited to participate in a tree giveaway from... Read More.

PRESS RELEASE CHARLOTTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE April 14, 2025 – Port Charlotte, FL A post that has been circulating on social media today showing a man on his dock with a firearm has drawn considerable interest... Read More.

Celebrating the Unsung Heroes: Telecommunications Week Highlights the Voices Behind the Lines This week marks National Telecommunications Week, a time to recognize and celebrate the critical work of public safety telecommunicators—also known as 911 dispatchers—who... Read More.

PRESS RELEASE CHARLOTTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE April 11, 2025 – Port Charlotte, FL A 12-year-old student was arrested after posting shooting threats in a group Snapchat. On April 10, 2025, a physical altercation between two Port Charlotte... Read More.

Important Notice: Elevate Florida Application Deadline Approaching Attention all interested property owners! Please be advised that applications will no longer be accepted after April 11, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. ET. All draft applications that have not been... Read More.

Charter Captain at Center of Viral Boating Dispute Released on Bond PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Brock Horner, the charter boat captain who went viral following a heated confrontation on the water, has been released from... Read More.