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A cold weather shelter will open in North Port at 100 Church, 14525 Tamiami Trail. It will be available beginning at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28. Those attending should bring their own sleeping materials. Breeze... Read More.

November 27, 2023 – Port Charlotte, FL Three people are in custody after deputies responded to a shoplifting call from the Port Charlotte Best Buy and suspicious activity in the parking lot of a nearby... Read More.

November 23, 2023 – Charlotte County, FL With Black Friday and Cyber Monday just days away, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office reminds you to make this shopping season a safe one by following these common... Read More.

North Port, Florida On Tuesday, 36-year-old David Kidd was sentenced to LIFE IN PRISON after being found guilty of 9 counts of sexual battery and lewd or lascivious molestation of a child. The investigation and result... Read More.

People Trust Insurance claims its customers broke their policies by repairing their own homes after Hurricane Ian. People Trust Insurance is suing dozens of Southwest Floridians for allegedly violating their insurance policies by... Read More.

Venice, Florida In its 47th year, the City of Venice Holiday Parade on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, is the perfect "kickoff" to the holiday season in Venice! Thousands of enthusiastic and creative participants representing over 100... Read More.

Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Hoffman is pleased to announce the sheriff's office is hosting its 7th Annual Holiday Toy Drive benefiting the 12th Judicial Circuit of Florida's Guardian ad Litem (GAL) program and two... Read More.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing the reminder that November is Manatee Awareness Month, a critical time for boaters to be on the lookout for manatees as they travel to... Read More.

Posted: November 14, 2023 The Punta Gorda Police Department responded to two unrelated shootings yesterday. The first occurred on Mary Street at approximately 8:20 a.m. An individual discharged a firearm in the neighborhood causing all... Read More.