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June 7, 2024 – Punta Gorda, FL A man who has been on Charlotte County’s “Most Wanted” list was arrested on a warrant for 10 counts of child pornography and one count of using a... Read More.

SARASOTA COUNTY – The Sarasota County Fire Department (SCFD) invites our community to a series of open houses at various fire stations throughout Sarasota County to educate and connect with our community through a... Read More.

The  Choral Artists of Sarasota are in France to participate in commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of D Day events throughout the country. Forty Choral Artists singers will travel to France accompanied by fifty non-singing... Read More.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. – Charlotte County is requesting applications for the consideration of providing local government support for the development of affordable housing. The Charlotte County Commission provides local government support to assist in... Read More.

SARASOTA COUNTY - Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources (PRNR) has been honored with a 2024 National Association of County Parks and Recreation Officials (NACPRO) award, recognizing their outstanding achievements in 2023. PRNR was... Read More.

SARASOTA COUNTY – Limited spots remain open for a unique summer day camp that offers children and young teens a chance to learn more about nature and science while taking field trips to Sarasota... Read More.

Florida's Disaster Preparedness tax-free holiday coincides with the start of hurricane season, running from June 1 to 14. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasts 23 named storms and 5 major hurricanes for this season. To... Read More.

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez announced the opening of registration for the 2024 Florida Python Challenge®. Participants can compete for over $25,000 in prizes by removing invasive Burmese pythons from the... Read More.

Authorities Apprehend Suspect Hours After Incident Deputies have arrested a man after an armed robbery at a business near West Tarpon Boulevard and U.S. 41. According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, the armed robbery happened... Read More.

May 29, 2024 Charlotte County has instituted a temporary ban on all outdoor burning, including fireworks and sparklers. Charlotte County Fire and EMS stated that the ban is due to ongoing drought-like conditions and windy weather,... Read More.