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First Responder Fundraiser to Honor Sgt. Elio Diaz This Saturday in Port Charlotte PORT CHARLOTTE, FL South Gulf Cove CCT The community is coming together this Saturday, February 22, to honor the late Sgt. Elio Diaz with... Read More.

Smoke on the River BBQ & Music Fest Set to Sizzle in Punta Gorda PUNTA GORDA, FL – Barbecue lovers, mark your calendars! The Smoke on the River BBQ & Music Fest is returning to... Read More.

A woman claiming to provide aroma therapy in Port Charlotte was arrested for prostitution by an undercover deputy. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit conducted an undercover investigation on a Port Charlotte business that... Read More.

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PRESS RELEASE TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (February 17, 2025) —Today, Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez announced the appointment of Duval County Sheriff T.K. Waters and Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell to the State Immigration Enforcement Council. These appointments reinforce... Read More.

Press Release Charlotte County Sheriff's Office February 14, 2025 – Port Charlotte, FL A student at Port Charlotte High School was arrested after a BB gun was found in his backpack. At approximately 11:45am on Friday, February... Read More.

CITYWIDE BURN BAN IN EFFECT IN NORTH PORT Due to extreme drought conditions and an increased wildfire threat, North Port Fire Rescue has enacted a citywide Outdoor Burn Ban, effective immediately under City Ordinance 26-28. 🔥... Read More.

Venice Police Warn Residents of Phishing Scams Venice, FL – The Venice Police Department is warning residents about an increase in phishing scams, a type of cyber fraud where scammers pose as trusted entities—such as... Read More.

The North Port Area Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its 39th annual Business & Community Expo, scheduled for Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the George Mullen... Read More.

Fresh Start with a Cart The new garbage carts are now arriving to homes in unincorporated Sarasota County. More than 140,000 garbage carts will be delivered between now and March. Important changes to solid waste collection... Read More.