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The last day to harvest red snapper in Gulf state and federal waters during the summer season for private recreational anglers is July 31. The season closes Aug. 1, reopening for five fall weekends... Read More.

North Port Police Department needs your help. Luis Gutierrez is currently wanted for 2 counts of Fraud of $300 or more and 2 counts of Use of a two-way Communication Device to Facilitate a... Read More.

Exciting things are happening at Punta Gorda Airpor! We are putting the finishing touches on the PGD Air Center set to open in mid August. The newly constructed, 13,500-square-foot PGD Air Center is operated... Read More.

North Port Police Department Is Issuing A Reminder: This is only a drill. NPPD will be conducting rapid response training at Imagine School Upper Campus July 26-29. The training will begin early in the morning... Read More.

2022 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday –July 25, 2022 Through August 7, 2022. This sales tax holiday begins on Monday, July 25, 2022, and ends on Sunday, August 7, 2022. During the sales tax holiday period,... Read More.

North Port Police Department - Florida - This couple is now behind bars thanks to support from law enforcement partners across the Country. On 5/31/22 officer of the Special Enforcement Team attempted a traffic stop on... Read More.

Englewood, FL - Lemon Bay High School Marching Mantas have been invited to the 2022 Allstate Sugar Bowl this December in New Orleans! We currently have approximately 50 students and parent chaperones registered for this... Read More.

On Nov. 8, 2022, Sarasota County residents will decide whether to extend the penny sales tax that has been in place since 1989. How the penny tax works Under Florida state law, counties may impose a... Read More.

Drivers who feel the need to speed are urged to slow down or expect blue lights in their rearview mirror during “Operation Southern Slow Down.” Formerly known as “Operation Southern Shield,” the weeklong speed... Read More.

FUGITIVE DODGING DEPUTIES IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY! Have you seen Peter Poulin (DOB 8/24/79)? He is on the run from a felony warrant for failure to stop as ordered by law enforcement. He was seen as... Read More.