Latest News

All Eyes On Ian ~ Officials in Charlotte, Sarasota and DeSoto counties are continuing to monitor Hurricane Ian and the path which is expected to impact Florida. As of Saturday, the system has taken... Read More.

Governor DeSantis has also requested a federal pre-landfall Emergency Declaration TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 22-218, declaring a State of Emergency for 24 counties in the potential... Read More.

The National Hurricane Center reports that a Tropical Depression Nine is taking shape in the Central Caribbean. This tropical depression It is now forecast to possibly become a hurricane as it approaches Florida next... Read More.

According to the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program (SBEP) Sarasota Bay Ecosystem Health Report Card, Sarasota County's water quality has been improving... Read More.

Lee County Sheriff's Office~ “This disgusting crime will not be tolerated in Lee County,” said Sheriff Carmine Marceno. “I am proud of the quick response of our... Read More.

SENTENCING FOR AGGRAVATED MANSLAUGHTER OF A CHILD Shahzad Nazir Sayed, 28, of Punta Gorda, was adjudicated guilty and sentenced to 13... Read More.

Punta Gorda, FL – September 19, 2022 The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes unit is currently investigating a domestic incident resulting in the death of a 20-year-old woman. The incident occurred at 47830 Bermont... Read More.

Authorities in Georgia have identified a man who crashed into a Georgia lake last weekend as 55 year old Tod Carell of North Port, Florida. The plane had crashed into the... Read More.

Florida Fish And Wildlife - A record 707 divers registered for the 2022 Lionfish Challenge this year and together they harvested more than 25,000 invasive lionfish from... Read More.

Florida Fish And Wildlife Commission - The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), with the support of several partner organizations, has begun a habitat restoration project focused on... Read More.