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Press Release Charlotte County Sheriff's Office December 9, 2025 – Port Charlotte, FL A Port Charlotte man was arrested after shooting his father to death and returning to the scene to turn himself in. Just after 7pm on... Read More.

WELLEN PARK — A mother and daughter from Wellen Park were arrested this week, accused of carrying out more than six dozen retail thefts at a local store, according to... Read More.

Florida’s Black Bear Hunt Moves Forward — What It Means for Charlotte, Sarasota and DeSoto Counties Florida wildlife officials have approved the state’s first regulated black bear hunt in... Read More.

Press Release Sarasota County Sheriff's Office The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Tactical Unit, Intelligence Unit, Criminal Investigations Section, and Patrol Bureau conducted a holiday retail theft operation at the University Town Center (UTC) mall in... Read More.

Charlotte County Corrections Lieutenant Killed in North Fort Myers Motorcycle Crash A Charlotte County corrections lieutenant was killed late Saturday in a motorcycle crash in North Fort Myers, according... Read More.

Small Business Saturday Shines Spotlight on Local Shops in Charlotte and Sarasota Counties Small Business Saturday returns this weekend, and local business leaders in Charlotte and Sarasota... Read More.

ALLEN, N.Y. — A Florida man has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder after allegedly shooting and killing his two older brothers during a physical altercation at a hunting cabin in Allegany... Read More.

Allegiant Air Pilots Picket as Punta Gorda Travelers Watch for Possible Long-Term Impacts Allegiant Air pilots held informational pickets nationwide this week, including actions tied to flights serving Punta... Read More.