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SARASOTA — The Sarasota County Commission has voted to move forward with repairs to Manasota Key Road, approving a plan that includes a temporary access road while a permanent rebuild is... Read More.

SARASOTA COUNTY - A burn ban is currently in effect for Sarasota County due to local drought conditions and an increased chance of fire hazards.Under Sarasota County’s burn ban ordinance (Sarasota County Code Section 58-2), burn... Read More.

March 26, 2025 – Port Charlotte, FLAt approximately 3:30pm on Monday, March 24, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit observed Samantha James (12/09/1995) in the parking lot of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet (located at... Read More.

Charlotte County Emergency Management Press Update: Elevate Florida Can't make the in-person application assistance sessions? The Florida Division of Emergency Management will hosting two virtual application assistance... Read More.

Punta Gorda City Council Approves ICE Partnership Punta Gorda’s City Council has unanimously approved a partnership between the local police department and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), allowing for increased collaboration... Read More.

Punta Gorda City Council to Vote on ICE Training Agreement for Police Officers PUNTA GORDA, Fla. — On Wednesday, the Punta Gorda City Council will decide whether to approve... Read More.

Help Sea Turtles Have Nesting Success This YearNesting season has begun for sea turtles along Florida’s beaches, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing the reminder that both residents and... Read More.

Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell Takes Leadership Role with Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranches Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell is stepping into a new leadership role as chair of the

Englewood Shopper Scores $550,000 Jackpot Triple Play Win on Free Ticket ENGLEWOOD — A lucky Publix shopper in Englewood is celebrating a major windfall after receiving a free Jackpot... Read More.