Name the New K-9s
The Punta Gorda Police Department has two new K-9 police dogs and is inviting children to help name them. Kids can cast ballots in the police department lobby until 4 p.m. Kids can... Read More.
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Cold Fronts This Week
The New Year has gotten off to a warm start on the Suncoast. Forecasters at the National Weather Service say that highs in the upper 70s will continue through Wednesday. Then, the... Read More.
Gas Prices Up Again
The New Year began with increased gas prices, reaching the current national average of two-34 per gallon. Triple-A says the average has moved higher for 34 of the past 35 days, largely due to... Read More.
First 2017 Sarasota Baby
A boy is the first baby born in Sarasota County in 2017. Sarasota Memorial Hospital says Colton Slater Pryce was born at 12:39 a.m. on Sunday, January 1st. The hospital says his... Read More.
US 41 Pedestrian Hit
A Venice man trying to cross U.S. 41 near Jacarando Boulevard early Sunday morning was hit by an SUV and seriously injured. The Florida Highway Patrol said that 39-year-old Jeromy Broadbent was hit... Read More.
Missing Woman Sought
The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office is attempting to locate a missing person. Sylvia Sue Charles is 73, 5"6", 125 pounds, with blond hair, blue eyes, wearing a dark jacket and a long dark skirt.... Read More.
CCSO Holiday Closure
The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Administrative Office and the four District Offices around the county will be closed Monday in observance of the New Year Holiday. The offices will reopen on Tuesday at 8 a.m.... Read More.
Fraud Suspect Sought
The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office is seeking your assistance in identifying a suspect in recent credit card fraud investigation. You can find a photo on the Sheriff's Office Facebook page. The photo shows... Read More.
Red Tide Affecting Wildlife
As a result of the current red tide situation in coastal areas and surrounding counties, the WIldlife Center of Venice is taking in a much larger number of birds than usual. The Center says... Read More.
Vehicle Burglary Suspects Sought
The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office is seeking your assistance in identifying several suspects in a string of recent vehicle burglaries. The crimes occurred in the 800 block of Kings Highway. Stolen were... Read More.