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Disaster Loan Deadline Nears for Florida Storm Survivors The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is urging eligible Floridians impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton to apply now... Read More.

City to give away 100 trees at The Bay April 25-26 City of Sarasota residents interested in taking home a free canopy tree this Earth Month are invited to participate in a tree giveaway from... Read More.

PRESS RELEASE CHARLOTTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICEApril 14, 2025 – Port Charlotte, FLA post that has been circulating on social media today showing a man on his dock with a firearm has drawn considerable interest... Read More.

Celebrating the Unsung Heroes: Telecommunications Week Highlights the Voices Behind the Lines This week marks National Telecommunications Week, a time to recognize and celebrate the... Read More.

PRESS RELEASE CHARLOTTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICEApril 11, 2025 – Port Charlotte, FLA 12-year-old student was arrested after posting shooting threats in a group Snapchat.On April 10, 2025, a physical altercation between two Port Charlotte... Read More.

Important Notice: Elevate Florida Application Deadline ApproachingAttention all interested property owners! Please be advised that applications will no longer be accepted after April 11, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. ET. All draft applications that... Read More.

Charter Captain at Center of Viral Boating Dispute Released on Bond PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Brock Horner, the charter boat captain who went viral following... Read More.

PRESS RELEASE CHARLOTTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICEA man is charged with Kidnapping and Sexual Battery in Charlotte County following a carjacking that occurred in North Port.On the morning of April 3, 2025, Charlotte County detectives... Read More.

Police Investigate Boater Dispute Under Barron Collier Bridge PUNTA GORDA, FL – The Punta Gorda Police Department and The Coast Guard are actively investigating an incident involving... Read More.

PRESS RELEASE CHARLOTTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICEApril 1, 2025 – Port Charlotte, FLA man and woman were arrested after an infant in their care had to have emergency surgery to repair damage to its skull... Read More.