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Sarasota County Opens Raincheck Application Period Sarasota County is now accepting applications for its Raincheck Rebate Program beginning today, October 1, through June 1. The program... Read More.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — As of October 1, 2025, Florida is enacting a sweeping batch of new laws passed during the 2025 legislative session. More than two dozen statutes covering criminal... Read More.

Press Release Charlotte County Sheriff's OfficeSeptember 30, 2025 – Punta Gorda, FLA man known for fleeing from law enforcement in vehicles opted not to run on foot from a K9 deputy.

The Blue Angels will soar over Southwest Florida for the Florida International Air ShowThe Blue Angels highlight a thrilling array of performers in the skies over Punta Gorda, November 1 & 2Punta Gorda, Florida,... Read More.

PRESS RELEASE CHARLOTTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICESeptember 24, 2025 – Punta Gorda, FLCharlotte County deputies caught members of a statewide diesel fuel theft ring in the act at a gas station in Punta Gorda.Just before... Read More.

One Year Later: Sarasota County Reflects on Hurricane Helene’s Impacts and Lessons SARASOTA COUNTY – One year ago, on Sept. 26, 2024, Hurricane Helene unleashed damaging winds,... Read More.

Armed Robbery Reported at North Port 7-Eleven, Suspect Linked to Multiple Incidents Across Florida Around 4:00 a.m. Friday, North Port Police responded to a reported armed robbery at the... Read More.

Press Release Sarasota County FloridaSARASOTA COUNTY– The Sarasota County South County Courthouse Project was awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design or LEED Silver certification.The project included the construction of a new two-story courthouse,... Read More.

Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office K9s Receive Donated Protective Vests September 15, 2025 | Charlotte County, FL — Four members of the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit... Read More.

Southwest Florida Communities to Honor 9/11 With Remembrance Ceremonies September 10, 2025 – Southwest Florida This Thursday marks the 24th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, and communities... Read More.