Sexual Battery UPDATE
UPDATE: Earlier this week the North Port Police Department was called for a report of a Sexual Battery on a 15-yr-old victim. We subsequently sent information out to help spread the word and obtain leads. After... Read More.
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Landscape Gardening Series Begins Jan. 23
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Jan. 10, 2020) – The annual Landscape Gardening Series sponsored by the University of Florida/IFAS Extension Charlotte County Master Gardeners will begin Jan. 23. Six sessions will be held 9:30-11:30 a.m.... Read More.
Sarasota Police Detectives Asking for Information in December Homicide
Detectives with the Sarasota Police Department are asking for any information from the public in connection to a suspicious death turned homicide investigation.The death happened on December 28, 2019 at about 9 p.m., in... Read More.
Charlotte County Committee Vacancies
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Jan. 8, 2020) – The Board of County Commissioners is seeking volunteers for the following appointments: Agriculture & Natural Resources Advisory Committee is searching for a Charlotte County resident as a representative... Read More.
Sexual Battery Investigation
On January 6, 2020 around 4:41 PM, a 15-yr-old juvenile reported that while jogging near her home she was sexually battered by a white male... Read More.
Sunday hours return to two county library locations beginning Jan. 26
SARASOTA COUNTY - Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources will reinstate Sunday operating hours at Selby and Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Public Libraries starting Jan. 26. These libraries will be open from 1-5 p.m.... Read More.
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More Than $5.2 Million in Awards to Small and Rural Florida Communities to Improve Infrastructure
Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $5.2 million in funding for infrastructure projects in small and rural Florida communities. The funds are administered by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity... Read More.
2020 Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Outsider Guide Now Available
PUNTA GORDA/ENGLEWOOD BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 2, 2020) – Offering activities as kayaking, fishing, hiking, and bicycling, Charlotte County’s best side is outside. Pick up the 2020 Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Outsider Guide to learn where... Read More.
TOWER WORK ON AM 1530
To our loyal listens. Please note that AM 1530 will be off the air from 12/28/19 till 01/02/20 while we make some changes to our tower. FM 107.5 will also be affected but will... Read More.
No Swim advisories lifted for Nokomis Beach and North Jetty Beach
December 27, 2019Sarasota County "No Swim" Advisories Lifted for Nokomis Beach and North Jetty Beach
SARASOTA COUNTY The "No Swim" advisories issued Tuesday, December 24th for Nokomis Beach and North Jetty Beach have... Read More.