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A medical examiner reported today that  Brian Laundrie died by suicide with a self inflicted gunshot wound to the head.

ENGLEWOOD – It was a grand weekend for the Englewood Beach Waterfest and Offshore Powerboat Association World Championships. Crowds were estimated at about 10,000... Read More.

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested a Venice man Monday for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material. Detectives received a tip in September from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) after four... Read More.

NORTH PORT —   The Wellen Park homeowner group has received a ruling from a Sarasota Circut judge in the continuing dispute with the city of North Port. The ongoing controversy has been the... Read More.

Charlotte County Sheriff's Department On Saturday 11/13/2021 detention deputies responded to the cell of David John Kolenda (10/05/1958) after observing him on video surveillance in what appeared to be a suicide attempt. Kolenda was found... Read More.

Punta Gorda, Florida - The Military Heritage Museum in Punta Gorda Is Holding Special Veteran Day Events. Ceremonies are FREE and open to the public. For more information visit http://www.MilitaryHeritageMuseum.org/ Through a blend of integrating... Read More.

     The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office arrested two people after they fled from deputies... Read More.

PORT CHARLOTTE —A 9-year-old girl and another person were attacked by a Pit Bull and taken to the hospital today. The Charlotte... Read More.

Sunday evening the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call for service in the 4000 Block of Taylor Road, Punta Gorda. The incident reportedly... Read More.

The Charlotte County Veterans Council has scheduled a Veterans Day Ceremony for 11 a.m., Nov. 11 at the... Read More.