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Sarasota County expects to receive $210,094,000 in additional hurricane recovery funding for communities impacted from 2023-2024 disastersSARASOTA COUNTY - Sarasota County expects to receive a new $210,094,000 allocation from the U.S. Department of Housing... Read More.

FWC Press Release: January 8thFWC enhances boater safety with interactive waterway app campaignFor years, waterway users in Florida have had to juggle multiple sources of information to plan, prepare and navigate safely to enjoy... Read More.

Deadline to Apply for FEMA Assistance Extended to Jan. 7FEMA Application Deadline Extension:The deadline for Floridians to apply for FEMA assistance after Hurricanes Milton and Helene has been extended to Jan. 7,... Read More.

TALLAHASSEE, FLA.- The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), along with the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), is partnering this January with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA),... Read More.

Safe Holiday TravelNew Year SafetyCelebrate the New Year responsibly – always designate a sober driver when going out to celebrate. Responsible planning means designating a driver or planning to use a ride share service... Read More.

Press Release Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office December 30, 2024 – Port Charlotte, FLA man is in... Read More.

Grand Opening Celebration at New Soderberg Campus in Englewood

December 25, 2024 – Punta Gorda, FL Charlotte County Sheriff’s OfficeA man is under arrest after shooting another man during a dispute at a Punta Gorda motel.At approximately 11:00pm on Christmas Eve 2024, deputies responded... Read More.

Charlotte and Sarasota Counties Spread Holiday Cheer with Christmas MessageDecember 24, 2024 – Charlotte and Sarasota Counties, FloridaAs the holiday season blankets Southwest Florida in festive cheer, leaders from Charlotte and Sarasota Counties have... Read More.