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From the desk of Sheriff Bill Prummell-It’s been twenty years since we all witnessed the largest and deadliest terrorist attack ever committed on American soil.Every generation has moments like this that are etched vividly... Read More.

VENICE, Florida Lorraine Anderson City of Venice Public Information OfficerShortly before 10 a.m. today, Thursday, Sept. 9, a Cessna 172 flying above Venice carrying 2 people experienced engine trouble. The... Read More.

Punta Gorda, FL- September 7, 2021One Charlotte County family, including two children, were terrified after a man entered their driveway mumbling and pacing back and forth before trying to enter their vehicle.

VENICE — A 15-year-old Venice boy was killed in a car crash Sunday. The accident occurred near the corner of Jackson Road and Batello Drive, Venice, Florida.The accident occurred  Sunday afternoon... Read More.

ENGLEWOOD ~ Sarasota County officials have begun the W. Dearborn Street Plaza Bandshell project. This community initiated project will construct pervious concrete walkways, an outdoor bandshell, permanent restroom, perimeter... Read More.

The Florida Highway Patrol has reported that a Texas man has been arrested for killing a Punta Gorda woman Monday morning in a car accident in Port Charlotte. In that car was a... Read More.

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Sarasota man after he attempted to conduct a traffic stop using his personal vehicle equipped with strobe lights and a siren.Deputies initially responded around 4:14 p.m. Sunday... Read More.

Charlotte County will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks with a remembrance ceremony at 10 a.m., Sept. 11, 2021 at the William R. Gaines... Read More.

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating two crashes, one of them deadly, on I-75 yesterday.The fatal crash happened at approximately 6 am and involved a sedan and pickup. Troopers say the sedan was stopped... Read More.