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PRESS RELEASE TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (February 17, 2025) —Today, Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez announced the appointment of Duval County Sheriff T.K. Waters and Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell to the State Immigration Enforcement Council. These appointments reinforce... Read More.

Press Release Charlotte County Sheriff's Office February 14, 2025 – Port Charlotte, FL A student at Port Charlotte High School was arrested after a BB gun was found in his backpack. At approximately 11:45am on Friday, February... Read More.

Venice Police Warn Residents of Phishing Scams Venice, FL – The Venice Police Department is warning residents about an increase in phishing scams, a type of cyber... Read More.

Fresh Start with a Cart The new garbage carts are now arriving to homes in unincorporated Sarasota County. More than 140,000 garbage carts will be delivered between now and... Read More.

As Florida residents prepare to celebrate Super Bowl LIX today, it's crucial to prioritize safe driving practices to prevent impaired driving incidents. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) emphasizes the importance of planning... Read More.

The Sarasota County Fire Department (SCFD) has partnered with SunCoast Blood Centers to launch a groundbreaking whole blood transfusion program. This initiative equips SCFD EMS Captains with the ability to administer whole blood transfusions... Read More.

Sarasota Police Department February 6, 2025 ***UPDATE 2:50PM***** Detectives with the Sarasota Police Department have charged 41-year-old Djalma Johan Gordon (B/M 10/21/83) of Sarasota with the overnight... Read More.

SARASOTA COUNTY - Sarasota County’s Environmentally Sensitive Lands Protection Program (ESLPP), a part of the county’s Land Acquisition and Management Program, has acquired two ecologically significant properties in Venice, furthering its mission to protect... Read More.