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Tropical storm ALEX is the first named system of the 2022 Hurricane Season. The National Hurricane Center predicts that rainfall up to 10 inches is possible in places in South Florida from this storm.... Read More.

Punta Gorda, FL – June 1, 2022 A suspicious person lurking in the area of Sunkist Drive and Grapefruit Lane in Punta Gorda, alerted neighbors to notify CCSO. The suspicious man was identified as 24-year-old... Read More.

Forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Weather Service, are predicting above-average hurricane activity this year — which would make it the seventh consecutive above-average hurricane season. NOAA’s outlook for... Read More.

The 2022 Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday started Saturday (May 28) and goes until June 10. Download a disaster supply kit checklist to see what you might need. : Read More.

WASHINGTON — The Department of Veteran Affairs' National Cemetery Administration will host its first public Memorial Day ceremonies since 2019. Sarasota National Cemetery Boasting a generous 295-acres, this national cemetery will serve veterans’ needs for the next 50 years.... Read More.

With Memorial Day weekend ahead Charlotte County and Sarasota County Sheriff's offices want to remind you of a few safety tips while on the water. Charlotte County Sheriff's Department: Always have the necessary safety equipment on... Read More.

Venice, Florida Police Department Venice PD arrested Edward Delehanty (31 years of age) for Sexual Battery by a Custodian on a Victim under 18. Delehanty, served as a Junior Varsity soccer coach at Venice High... Read More.

Charlotte County, FL – May 25, 2022 Yesterday in Uvalde, Texas, 19 children and 2 adults got up and went to school excited for the end of the school year and the summer break.  This... Read More.

CLICK IT OR TICKET is happening NOW! The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is reminding drivers about the lifesaving benefits of wearing a seat belt this spring, during the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety... Read More.

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the June 1 launch of the Florida Hometown Heroes Housing Program to help Floridians in over 50 critical professions purchase their first home. The Hometown Heroes Housing... Read More.