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An arrest is made in an assault and attempted carjacking in Venice. Police say they found fingerprints belonging to Ralph Forte on one of the cars he tried to steal from its driver on Wednesday... Read More.

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Department is holding an Open House and Job Fair next Saturday at the headquarters building on Utilities Road in Punta Gorda. Families are encouraged to attend as there will be a... Read More.

The Florida International Air Show is back after a one year absence. Last year's show was cancelled because of not enough sponsors but Charlotte County pitched in $80,000 to make sure this year's show came... Read More.

A Port Charlotte man who disappeared Tuesday was found late yesterday. Police say David Tucker ran away from his Charleston Circle home after a family argument. He was found in Fort Meyers near the Edison Mall... Read More.

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office is conducting traffic emphasis patrols next week. SPEED ENFORCEMENT patrols will operate on the sntire length of Melbourne St. in Port Charlotte and on Placida Rd. between So. McCall Rd... Read More.

Yesterday's natural gas leak on Kings Highway near Harborview prompted the Charlotte Harbor Water Association to issue a precautionary boil water notice. It covered the area from Blood One to the Palmetto Mobile Home Park. The... Read More.

For the second day in a row - and the third time in less than a week - a natural gas leak closes down a road in Charlotte County. This morning authorities and TECO Gas... Read More.

A 32 year old Port Charlotte man who disappeared Tuesday is still missing. 32 year old David Tucker was reported missing Tuesday from his home on near Charleston Circle inafter having a family argument. Tucker is... Read More.

Owners of boats at a Punta Gorda marina are pitching in to help a family in Fort Myers who lost their boat this week. A fundraiser is being held tomorrow at Laishley Park Marina's Dockmaster’s... Read More.

Venice Elementary school went on limited lock down this morning because of an incident that happened about a mile away. Police say there was a carjacking in a supermarket parking lot on Tamiami Trail around... Read More.