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Port Charlotte, FL- August 2, 2021 While a homeowner was golfing behind his home yesterday, he noticed two bikes on the back side of his house and window screen ripped out. The victim returned home... Read More.

Punta Gorda August 1, 2021 ~ Dispatch received a call at approximately 1:17pm regarding a domestic situation on Turbak Drive in Punta Gorda where one female suspect allegedly shot at her boyfriend. The victim was not... Read More.

Punta Gorda, FL- July 30, 2021 Just before midnight on July 29th, a road patrol deputy conducted a business check of a Punta Gorda gas station located on Jones Loop Road. The deputy noticed a... Read More.

North Port Police Department ~ On 07/26/21, NPPD had probable cause to arrest 30-year-old Tami Crowder of North Port and 34-year-old Tad Johnson of Englewood, who are in a relationship, for armed robbery and theft. NPPD... Read More.

Allegiant Air plans to resume the Sunseeker Project in Charlotte Harbor.  The plans were announced on Wednesday. More information is to be released early next month as to the project time table to resuming construction.... Read More.

ENGLEWOOD — What could be the result of red tide is expanding in the local waters, decaying fish surfaced onto Englewood Beach on Monday. The fish have been analyzed as being in an advanced stage... Read More.

Sarasota County Red Tide update for July 23, 2021 SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sarasota County has confirmed that16 beaches have posted red tide notifications. Red tides form miles offshore, sometimes they cause no impact to humans.... Read More.

The Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) Task Force released the results of Operation Breaking Chains, a strategic initiative in 17 Florida counties that focused on reducing human trafficking throughout the state and prosecuting those responsible... Read More.

Port Charlotte, FL- July 20, 2021 A resident returning home from an afternoon doctor’s appointment was greeted by a naked stranger in his pool. At first, only noticing clothing scattered across his lanai, looking around... Read More.

Double Homicide / Suicide Investigation On 07/19/2021 at 6:52 pm Venice Police responded to a welfare check in the 900 block of Guadeloupe West Ave. The caller reported his friend did not show up for... Read More.