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Residents in Sarasota and Charlotte counties are being cautioned about a surge in “brushing” scams during this holiday season. In these schemes, individuals receive unsolicited packages containing items they did not order, such as... Read More.

Cold Weather Shelters To Open In Sarasota County From Sarasota County Emergency Services: Due to the predicted drop in temperatures, Sarasota County Emergency Management officials have coordinated with municipal and community partners to provide cold... Read More.

Charlotte County Sheriffs Office Press Release December 19, 2024 – Charlotte County, FLA man who appeared ready for a firefight is dead after murdering a beloved Charlotte County deputy.Just after 3pm on Sunday, December 15,... Read More.

Press Release Chris Hall, MAPublic Information OfficerBureau of Professional StandardsCharlotte County Sheriff's OfficeSergeant Elio Diaz Services It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell announces the passing of Sergeant Elio... Read More.

Press Update December 13, 2024 Sarasota County Emergency ServicesDisaster Recovery Center Relocation and Updated Hours:The Disaster Recovery Center currently located at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, will be relocating to the... Read More.

For immediate release: Dec. 11, 2024FWC closes recreational lane snapper harvest in Gulf state watersAt its December meeting, the Florida Fish and... Read More.

Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Press ReleaseDecember 5, 2024 – Port Charlotte, FLTwo women were arrested on charges of prostitution at local massage parlors… one for a third time in just over two years.Recently, the Charlotte... Read More.

Venice, FloridaThe 36th Annual Venice Christmas Boat Parade sets sail this Saturday, Dec. 7 in the Intracoastal Waterway. Boats get underway at 6 p.m.  The parade starts just north of the Albee Road Bridge, then... Read More.

Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Press ReleaseA Port Charlotte man is in custody on charges of child pornography after detectives received numerous cyber-tips and discovered the material on his XBOX.

Cold Weather Shelter Open Monday and Tuesday NightCHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Dec. 2, 2024) – The National Weather Service forecasts near-freezing temperatures Monday and Tuesday nights, Dec. 2 and 3.... Read More.