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FWC Press Release: January 8th FWC enhances boater safety with interactive waterway app campaign For years, waterway users in Florida have had to juggle multiple sources of information to plan, prepare and navigate safely to enjoy... Read More.

Deadline to Apply for FEMA Assistance Extended to Jan. 7 FEMA Application Deadline Extension: The deadline for Floridians to apply for FEMA assistance after Hurricanes Milton and Helene has been extended to Jan. 7, 2025. Homeowners and renters with losses... Read More.

TALLAHASSEE, FLA.- The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), along with the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), is partnering this January with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA),... Read More.

Safe Holiday Travel New Year Safety Celebrate the New Year responsibly – always designate a sober driver when going out to celebrate. Responsible planning means designating a driver or planning to use a ride share service... Read More.

Press Release Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office December 30, 2024 – Port Charlotte, FL A man is in jail after throwing a Molotov cocktail at an occupied vehicle in his driveway. On Sunday, December 29, just before 8:30pm,... Read More.

Grand Opening Celebration at New Soderberg Campus in Englewood ENGLEWOOD, FL — Suncoast Humane Society is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its brand-new Soderberg Campus at 2620 Worth Avenue in Englewood. After 50... Read More.

SARASOTA COUNTY - A burn ban is currently in effect for Sarasota County due to local drought conditions and an increased chance of fire hazards. Under Sarasota County’s burn ban ordinance (Sarasota County Code Section... Read More.

December 25, 2024 – Punta Gorda, FL Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office A man is under arrest after shooting another man during a dispute at a Punta Gorda motel. At approximately 11:00pm on Christmas Eve 2024, deputies responded... Read More.

Charlotte and Sarasota Counties Spread Holiday Cheer with Christmas Message December 24, 2024 – Charlotte and Sarasota Counties, Florida As the holiday season blankets Southwest Florida in festive cheer, leaders from Charlotte and Sarasota Counties have... Read More.

Residents in Sarasota and Charlotte counties are being cautioned about a surge in “brushing” scams during this holiday season. In these schemes, individuals receive unsolicited packages containing items they did not order, such as... Read More.