New Gun Rights Bills Dead in Florida Senate
A push to expand gun rights in Florida appears doomed for another year after a state Senate panel on Tuesday voted down three separate gun bills. The vote means it is unlikely the Senate... Read More.
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North Port Woman Arrested, Facing DUI Charges Near Chicago
A North Port woman is facing drunk driving charges in suburban Chicago after an arrest early on Sunday morning. Police in Riverside, Illinois say they pulled over 27-year old Monika Anna Sieczka after seeing... Read More.
Steube Looking for Public Input on Daylight Saving Time Bill
Local State Senator Greg Steube is asking the public whether they would prefer to have Florida stay with time changes or stay in Standard Time year-round. Stuebe filed Senate Bill 858, one that would... Read More.
North Port Named Second Safest City in Florida
The city of North Port has been named the second-safest city in Florida, that according to SafeHome.org. The wesbsite looked at a variety of factors, including the number and types of crimes committed, police... Read More.
Punta Gorda Man Busted For Child Neglect
The North Port Police Department arrested a man who was passed out in his vehicle with a child in the car. 34-year-old Hassan Youssef was charged with child neglect and arrested on a $10,000... Read More.
Former Congresswoman Sentenced On Fraud Charges
A five-year prison sentence was given to a former United States Congresswoman busted for fraud while turning money supposed to be for a charity into a slush fund. Democrat Corrine Brown has been ordered... Read More.
Charlotte County Jail Inmates Earn Credits For Communication
The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office has introduced inmate communication devices in the County Jail in an effort to provide additional services to those incarcerated at no cost to the facility. The devices, similar to... Read More.
Charlotte County Jail Inmates Earn Credits Cor Communication
The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office has introduced inmate communication devices in the County Jail in an effort to provide additional services to those incarcerated at no cost to the facility. The devices, similar to... Read More.
Charlotte Co. Jail Introduces New Communication Method for Inmates
The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has introduced inmate communication devices in the County Jail in an effort to provide additional services to those incarcerated at no cost to the facility.The devices, similar to smart... Read More.
Red Tide Blooms Reported in Lee, Charlotte Counties
A bloom of red tide was observed along Charlotte and Lee counties. In Southwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was observed at background concentrations in one sample collected from Manatee County, background... Read More.
