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The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has charged a Venice man with Manslaughter following a May 2020 overdose. Deputies responded to the report of an unconscious man lying in the caller’s front yard along Fray Street... Read More.

Tallahassee, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis announced the publication of the 2021 Florida Military Friendly Guide. The Guide updates the programs, policies and benefits Florida provides for our servicemembers, their families and military veterans. “The Florida... Read More.

TAMPA, Fla., (February 15, 2021) — Florida gas prices took a step back last week. The average price for a gallon of gasoline declined 2 cents, since last Sunday.  "Drivers got a break... Read More.

A local Port Charlotte County man has been arrested in connection with the Jan. 6th Capital riots. Adam Avery Honeycutt owns Bundy’s Bail Bonds at 4549 Tamiami Trail in Punta Gorda. He was taken into... Read More.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reported the capture of a nine-foot Python. The snake was spotted slithering across Cougar Way in East Englewood near the Ainger Middle School. The Florida Fish and Wildlife authorities said... Read More.

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit, with the assistance of additional members, executed a search warrant at 2369 Starlite Lane in Port Charlotte. On the morning of February 4th, 2021, after making certain... Read More.

Charlotte County Libraries & History has opened their newest centennial exhibit, “Telling Your Story,” that features objects from the county’s archival collection.  The exhibits are on display through December 2021 at the Punta Gorda Charlotte... Read More.

Charlotte County Parks and Recreation reminds seniors It is time for Fit For Life 2021 Senior Games!!The Olympic-style events focus on athletic competition, camaraderie and recreational opportunities and is open to all amateur athletes... Read More.

UPDATE (VACCINE APPOINTMENTS) The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County will send out 3,600 FIRST DOSE appointment notifications at 11 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 31, via the Vaccination Registration System. Appointments will be at the... Read More.

Sarasota County (FL) Sheriff's Office Detectives arrested 68-year-old Michael Summite Thursday morning on more than 60 counts of Possession of Child Pornography. The investigation began when detectives received information from the National Center for Missing &... Read More.