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Operation Yields 16 Arrests for Unlicensed Contracting

Tuesday, November 26

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office arrested 16 people on multiple charges during Operation Freelancer VIII, an undercover operation to protect citizens from unlicensed contractors. Detectives worked with the Sarasota County Building Department, the Florida Department... Read More.

Charlotte County Government Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule

Saturday, November 23

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Nov. 20, 2019) – Charlotte County Government offices and facilities will follow these schedules on Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29 in observance of Thanksgiving: Charlotte County Government Business Offices, including... Read More.

Duo Arrested For Armed Robbery

Saturday, November 23

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office arrested two people in connection with an armed robbery that occurred early Monday morning in Osprey. Deputies responded to a retail store in the 13000 block of S. Tamiami Trail... Read More.

PGD Awarded $6 Million Federal Grant

Saturday, November 23

PUNTA GORDA, FL (Nov. 22, 2019) – The Charlotte County Airport Authority will be receiving $6 million in funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for construction of a new general aviation (GA)... Read More.

Deputies are asking for assistance

Tuesday, November 12

Charlotte County Deputies are asking... Read More.

Sheriff Knight Announces 2nd Annual Open House

Thursday, November 7

Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight is pleased to announce the agency’s second annual open house on Saturday, December 7, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Citizens are invited to visit the... Read More.

Child Pornography Investigation in Canada Leads to Arrest of Suspect in Charlotte County

Tuesday, November 5

A child pornography investigation in Canada led to the arrest of a suspect in Charlotte County on Tuesday. The suspect, Nathan Potter (DOB 10/21/82), was arrested at a Punta Gorda motel while in the... Read More.

Sarasota County closures and events for Veterans Day

Tuesday, November 5

SARASOTA COUNTY - All Sarasota County government offices including libraries, recreation centers and the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County will be closed Monday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Operating on a regular schedule: Sarasota... Read More.

Mexican cartel massacre: 9 Americans, including 6 children from Mormon offshoot murdered

Tuesday, November 5

At least six children and three women living in a faith-based community of U.S. citizens in Mexico were shot to death Monday in the northern part of the country, and six more children were... Read More.

Motor Unit Competes in Skills Challenge; Brings Home Top Awards

Monday, November 4

Members of the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Motor Unit competed in the 5th Annual Volusia County Sheriff's Office Motorcycle Skills Challenge this weekend, earning top awards for their efforts. Deputy First Class Leamon Combs... Read More.