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NORTH PORT — The city of North Port has received over $500,000 from surplus sales on vacant parcels in North Port. Sarasota County Commissioner Ron Cutsinger presented a $501,616 check to the city... Read More.

Tuesday, March 23rd the State Attorney Amira Fox and Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell announced an indictment by the Charlotte County Grand Jury for defendant Lacey Jayne Shaver. This is the first time ever... Read More.

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is using the month of April to launch Operation Visibility, a campaign that highlights Sarasota County’s public safety telecommunication professionals. In their behind-the-scenes role, 911 operators are often heard but rarely... Read More.

Charlotte County Sheriffs Office Celebrates 100 Years From the desk of Sheriff Prummell In 2021, Charlotte County celebrates 100 years since its inception.  We at the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office pay homage to our past and... Read More.

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office charged a convicted felon with several felonies after a series of undercover drug buys. Detectives first contacted 49-year-old Vernell Peterson in late February at his home located at 3038 Church... Read More.

2021–2025 Consolidated Plan For Sarasota County The City of Sarasota and Sarasota County are preparing their Consolidated Plan for the period... Read More.

ENGLEWOOD — Bobbi Sue Burton passed away a few weeks ago, but as she was in hospice she put out a call for donations of plastic eggs, baskets and candy. The public has... Read More.

By executive order, Gov. Ron DeSantis has added Florida residents ages 60-64 to the eligibility list. Eligible residents  who have registered for vaccination won’t be required to do it again and won’t lose their priority.... Read More.

DOH Sarasota Expands Vaccination Registration Eligibility SARASOTA – The Department of Health in Sarasota County (DOH) will expand vaccination registration eligibility on Monday, March 15, for those who are over the age of 60, in... Read More.

Port Charlotte Town Center Mall could be facing an uncertain future. The Bloomberg Report reports that Washington Prime Group, parent company of the Port Charlotte Town Center mall in Port Charlotte and Edison Mall... Read More.