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November 23, 2023 – Charlotte County, FL With Black Friday and Cyber Monday just days away, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office reminds you to make this shopping season a safe one by following these common... Read More.

North Port, Florida On Tuesday, 36-year-old David Kidd was sentenced to LIFE IN PRISON after being found guilty of 9 counts of sexual battery and lewd or lascivious molestation of a child. The investigation and result... Read More.

People Trust Insurance claims its customers broke their policies by repairing their own homes after Hurricane Ian. People Trust Insurance is suing dozens of Southwest Floridians for allegedly violating their insurance policies by repairing their... Read More.

Venice, Florida In its 47th year, the City of Venice Holiday Parade on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, is the perfect "kickoff" to the holiday season in Venice! Thousands of enthusiastic and creative participants representing over 100... Read More.

Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Hoffman is pleased to announce the sheriff's office is hosting its 7th Annual Holiday Toy Drive benefiting the 12th Judicial Circuit of Florida's Guardian ad Litem (GAL) program and two... Read More.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing the reminder that November is Manatee Awareness Month, a critical time for boaters to be on the lookout for manatees as they travel to... Read More.

Posted: November 14, 2023 The Punta Gorda Police Department responded to two unrelated shootings yesterday. The first occurred on Mary Street at approximately 8:20 a.m. An individual discharged a firearm in the neighborhood causing all... Read More.

NORTH PORT, Florida – Residents of the West Villages community in North Port are appealing a recent ruling by Circuit Court Judge Danielle Brewer that denied their request for a writ of certiorari to... Read More.

On October 30, 2023, shovels broke fresh ground on one of the most transformational and powerful opportunities for our region. At Gulf Coast Community Foundation (Gulf Coast), we address emerging needs, transforming our region through... Read More.

North Port Police Department November 12, 2023 Early Saturday morning a number of individuals from outside our area visited North Port to conduct an organized “Intersection Takeover”. The incident involves closing down an intersection and speeding... Read More.