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The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office has announced where to find deputies with radar guns next week. Law enforcement more heavily enforces speed limits on two roads: Lakeview Boulevard in Port Charlotte, and Jones Loop Road... Read More.

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office reminds everyone that its administrative headquarters and four district offices close for the Fourth of July on Monday. The offices reopen Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock. The county jail has no... Read More.

A Cape Coral detective has quit his job at the police department. The department has already suspended Kordelle McKissack, but he has now admitted in federal court that he left his last job because of... Read More.

Part of I-75 northbound in Punta Gorda shut down midday following a crash. The sheriff's office says it happened near Jones Loop Road. It also says it involved a semi truck. Deputies worked with the highway patrol... Read More.

A North Port man faces 35 counts of animal cruelty. The sheriff's office has accused 60-year-old Andrew Gerberich of failing to provide enough food, water, and medical care for 35 cats in his home. Animal Services... Read More.

The Coast Guard wants boaters in the region to use caution this holiday weekend after recent incidents. These incidents include the disappearance of a family of four off the coast near Englewood, as well as... Read More.

One of the world's largest online destinations for home furnishings and decor has announced the best places for a backyard party this summer. Wayfair has named several places from Florida in its top 20. These include... Read More.

Authorities expect a man to survive yesterday's shooting in North Fort Myers. Sheriff's deputies responded to the shooting at a Higgins Road home near Bayshore and Twin Brooks roads. They say an unidentified man sleeping inside... Read More.

Two separate crashes involving semi trucks caused traffic delays this afternoon. One happened on I-75. and the other on Bermont Road. The Bermont Road crash happened late this morning at State Road 31 east of Punta... Read More.

A federal judge in Tallahassee has before him arguments over a new law that governs abortion clinics in Florida. The Tampa Bay Times reports lawyers for the state and Planned Parenthood have appeared in district... Read More.