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December 25, 2024 – Punta Gorda, FL Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office A man is under arrest after shooting another man during a dispute at a Punta Gorda motel. At approximately 11:00pm on Christmas Eve 2024, deputies responded... Read More.

Charlotte and Sarasota Counties Spread Holiday Cheer with Christmas Message December 24, 2024 – Charlotte and Sarasota Counties, Florida As the holiday season blankets Southwest Florida in festive cheer, leaders from Charlotte and Sarasota Counties have... Read More.

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, FL A 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, MA Public Information Officer Bureau of Professional Standards Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Sergeant 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 Services Disaster 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, 2024 FWC closes recreational lane snapper harvest in Gulf state waters At its December meeting, the Florida Fish and... Read More.

Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Press Release December 5, 2024 – Port Charlotte, FL Two 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.