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FDOT Seeks Public Input On 1-75 Corridor Expansion

Wednesday, June 16

I-75 NORTH CORRIDOR MASTER PLAN PUBLIC OUTREACH MEETING The Florida Department Of Transportation will hold a virtual meeting with the purpose of providing important information on the possible expansion of the 1-75 North corridor. The... Read More.

Child Pornography Arrest

Monday, June 14

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested a 50-year-old Sarasota man on 18 counts of Possession of Child Pornography. Detectives received a tip in April from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) after... Read More.

Charlotte Harbor Sees Decline in Sea Grasses

Saturday, June 12

Scientist addressed the Charlotte County Commissioners recently on the loss of Sea Grasses in the Charlotte Harbor. Nicole Ladevaia, research manager with Coastal and Heartland National Estuary Partnership, explained the issue. At issue is... Read More.

Investigation into Lyft Rideshare Incident

Thursday, June 10

Charlotte County Sheriffs Office - On June 8, 2021, Road patrol initiated a suspicious incident report regarding a Lyft Driver and a client. The caller informed dispatchers that the incident happened the day prior on... Read More.

Charlotte County Sheriff Update On Englewood Shooting

Wednesday, June 9

News Update Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Englewood, FL – June 9, 20201 On March 31, 2021, a shooting occurred on Euler Ave. in Englewood, resulting in the death of a juvenile female. During the initial investigation,... Read More.

July 4th Fireworks Return To Englewood

Tuesday, June 8

The Traditional Englewood Fireworks display is scheduled to light up the skies on Sunday, July 4th. Sponsor of the event, the Lemon Bay Sunrise Rotary Club, announced that the Fireworks are back after they... Read More.

Hurricane Season Is Here Time To Know Your Evacuation Level

Saturday, June 5

Sarasota County Emergency Services June 1st was the official kick off of the Atlantic hurricane season. Ensure those in your household are prepared and know your emergency evacuation plan. Part of your plan is knowing... Read More.

2021 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Thru June 6

Thursday, June 3

Consumers can purchase qualifying disaster preparedness supplies exempt from tax during the 2021 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. Passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis, the sales tax... Read More.

Alligator Attack In Myakka River

Wednesday, June 2

A Tampa man was attacked by an alligator last Saturday while diving for sharks teeth in the Myakka River. Jeffery Heim, 25, of Tampa said he was attacked shortly after entering the river near Snook... Read More.

2021 Hurricane Season Begins Today

Tuesday, June 1

Today, June 1, marks the official start of the Atlantic basin hurricane season, which runs through November 30th. The National Weather Service and its National Hurricane Center have an excellent website to help you... Read More.