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Charlotte County Florida is seeing a rise in COVID 19 infections this week. The cases are up 30% this week from last March 14th thru the 27th. Covid 19 Mutations are reportedly causing the... Read More.

Tallahassee, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis announced new eligibility guidelines for COVID-19 vaccinations in Florida. Beginning Monday, March 29, all individuals age 40 and older will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Beginning the... Read More.

NORTH PORT — The city of North Port has received over $500,000 from surplus sales on vacant parcels in North Port. Sarasota County Commissioner Ron Cutsinger presented a $501,616 check to the city at Tuesday... Read More.

Tuesday, March 23rd the State Attorney Amira Fox and Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell announced an indictment by the Charlotte County Grand Jury for defendant Lacey Jayne Shaver. This is the first time ever... Read More.

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is using the month of April to launch Operation Visibility, a campaign that highlights Sarasota County’s public safety telecommunication professionals. In their behind-the-scenes role, 911 operators are often heard but rarely... Read More.

Charlotte County Sheriffs Office Celebrates 100 Years From the desk of Sheriff Prummell In 2021, Charlotte County celebrates 100 years since its inception.  We at the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office pay homage to our past and... Read More.

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office charged a convicted felon with several felonies after a series of undercover drug buys. Detectives first contacted 49-year-old Vernell Peterson in late February at his home located at 3038 Church... Read More.

2021–2025 Consolidated Plan For Sarasota County The City of Sarasota and Sarasota County are preparing their Consolidated Plan for the period beginning on October 1, 2021 and ending on September 30, 2026. Sarasota County is working on updating their Five-Year... Read More.

ENGLEWOOD — Bobbi Sue Burton passed away a few weeks ago, but as she was in hospice she put out a call for donations of plastic eggs, baskets and candy. The public has answered... Read More.

By executive order, Gov. Ron DeSantis has added Florida residents ages 60-64 to the eligibility list. Eligible residents  who have registered for vaccination won’t be required to do it again and won’t lose their priority.... Read More.