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North Port Drug Take Back Scheduled For This Saturday

Monday, October 18

National Prescription Drug Takeback Day is coming up this Saturday, October 23. Help protect yourself and those around you by dropping off your unused medication at the North Port Police Department (4980 City Hall... Read More.

North Port Receives $1.69 Million For Infrastructure And Job Creation

Sunday, October 17

NORTH PORT, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis announced a $1.69 million award to the City of North Port through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund for the installation of water and wastewater infrastructure across 500... Read More.

Florida International Air Show Comes To Punta Gorda Airport This Weekend

Friday, October 15

PUNTA GORDA The Florida International Air Show will take place this Saturday, October,16th and Sunday, October, 17th after being canceled last year due to COVID-19 and funding problems. The event is expected to bring in... Read More.

Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office To Host Second Annual Halloween Drive Thru Event

Wednesday, October 13

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office - The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce its Second Annual Halloween Drive-Thru event on Saturday, October 30, at the agency’s Sarasota... Read More.

Coroner In Gabby Petito Homicide Concludes Death By Strangulation

Tuesday, October 12

NORTH PORT, FLORIDA Dr. Brent Blue, the coroner of Teton County, Wyoming who was charged with the autopsy of Gabby Petito announced a ruling on Gabby Petito's autopsy this afternoon. The official... Read More.

Laundrie’s Father Assists In Search

Thursday, October 7

North Port- North Port Police stated today that investigators have not found a campsite in the Carlton Nature Preserve in Venice. The reserve has been... Read More.

Laundrie’s Sister Blasts Her Parents On The Disappearance Of Brian

Tuesday, October 5

Brian Laundrie’s sister Cassie implored parents to 'come clean' on national TV after slamming family lawyer. Cassie, Brian Laundrie's sister told ABC’s "Good Morning America" Tuesday that she doesn’t know if her... Read More.

Florida’s First Lady Diagnosed With Breast Cancer

Monday, October 4

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis released the following statement regarding First Lady Casey DeSantis: “I am saddened to report that Florida’s esteemed First Lady and my beloved wife has been diagnosed with breast cancer.... Read More.

October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Saturday, October 2

From the desk of Sheriff Bill Prummell- October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence is a serious issue that cannot go overlooked, which is why I proudly sit on the Board of Directors for the... Read More.

Red Tide Creeping Back In Sarasota and Manatee Counties

Thursday, September 30

The red tide that plagued beaches in south west Florida in August appears to be coming back. It has killed marine life and closed beaches is again. Red tide has been sitting off... Read More.