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Charlotte County Sheriffs Office - On June 8, 2021, Road patrol initiated a suspicious incident report regarding a Lyft Driver and a client. The caller informed dispatchers that the incident happened the day prior on... Read More.

News Update Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Englewood, FL – June 9, 20201 On March 31, 2021, a shooting occurred on Euler Ave. in Englewood, resulting in the death of a juvenile female. During the initial investigation,... Read More.

Sarasota County Emergency Services June 1st was the official kick off of the Atlantic hurricane season. Ensure those in your household are prepared and know your emergency evacuation plan. Part of your plan is knowing... Read More.

Consumers can purchase qualifying disaster preparedness supplies exempt from tax during the 2021 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. Passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis, the sales tax... Read More.

A Tampa man was attacked by an alligator last Saturday while diving for sharks teeth in the Myakka River. Jeffery Heim, 25, of Tampa said he was attacked shortly after entering the river near Snook... Read More.

Today, June 1, marks the official start of the Atlantic basin hurricane season, which runs through November 30th. The National Weather Service and its National Hurricane Center have an excellent website to help you... Read More.

WASHINGTON — Veterans Affairs national cemeteries will allow mass flag placements across the U.S. to commemorate Memorial Day. "Memorial Day is a sacred day where we remember the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice... Read More.

Sarasota County Places Water Restrictions All residents of unincorporated Sarasota County shall follow landscape and irrigation water restrictions. The restrictions apply to sources of water including well, pond, or utility system used for... Read More.

AAA WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 24, 2021)—Motorists hitting the road this week to celebrate the unofficial kick-off to summer will be greeted with the most expensive Memorial Day weekend gas prices since 2014. The national... Read More.