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The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office charged a former deputy Monday evening and revealed new details regarding the ongoing investigation into allegations harassment and exploitation of a 79-year-old Sarasota woman. Frankie Eugene Bybee was... Read More.

The City iof Punta Gorda is planning a job fair this Saturday, from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. at New Operation Cooper Street. The intent of the event is to introduce the diverse set... Read More.

Here's a marine advisory from Charlotte County. A single span of the Tom Adams bridge will be operational to boat traffic at scheduled openings daily. Openings will start at 8am and will occur... Read More.

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office received reports of six vehicle burglaries of UNLOCKED cars on Bauers Avenue and LaPlaya Avenue in Port Charlotte over the weekend. The CCSO continues to warn citizens to LOCK... Read More.

Automated trash colleciton in the city of Venice is coming to the Willow Chase and Waterford subdivisions. Today, the city will be distributing 780 trash cans. They come in three sizes: 35... Read More.

If you're going to be driving in Charlotte County this week, you might want to take note of these locations that the sheriff's office will give special attention. Deputies will be watching for... Read More.

Motorists continued to see a slow decline in prices at the pump this past week. According to AAA, increased domestic oil production and low seasonal demand continue to push gas prices lower. That... Read More.

Paid parking at Charlotte County operated beaches and boat ramps resumes this Friday. Charlotte County Community Services says installation of the new “Luke II” parking machines is complete. There are multiple payment options including... Read More.

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested a man after a traffic stop led deputies to the discovery of a GPS that was stolen during a recent car burglary in Venice. Deputies pulled over 18-year-old... Read More.

Free tax aid is available at locations throughout Sarasota County for quick filing of federal individual income tax returns at AARP tax aid sites and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance sites, which are operated by... Read More.