Charlotte Brush Fires Out
Several roads have been reopened after a brush fire around the Gillot Blvd area of Charlotte County. NBC2 reports a mobile command post set up at Gillot and Quinlan and other roads affected... Read More.
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Fundraiser tomorrow for Special Olympics
A night out tomorrow gives you the chance to help the Special Olympics.
Members of law enforcement tomorrow act as celebrity greeters and waiters at the annual Tip-a-Cop fundraiser.
It runs at Phil's 41 Restaurant on... Read More.
Bug Spray-You’ve Got to Follow the Manufacturer’s Directions
Authorities say a failure to follow directions led to Haz-Mat teams being called to a Port Charlotte home. Authorities say Kenneth Fugate was using bug spray with his wife and 16-year old grandson... Read More.
Pinging cell phone led to Punta Gorda girl’s discovery
The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office has offered more information on locating a Punta Gorda girl in St. Petersburg.
Debbie Bowe in the sheriff's office says authorities found 15-year-old Sydney Silvernail by pinging her cell phone.
Bowe... Read More.
Missing Punta Gorda Teen Found in St. Petersburg
A Punta Gorda teenager, missing since the weekend is safe, but Charlotte County Sheriff's detectives have questions that need answers...
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The biggest one is under what circumstances did 15-year old Syndey... Read More.
Missing Punta Gorda Girl Found in St. Petersburg
CCSO says that missing 15 year old girl who may have been abducted from her Punta Gorda home over the weekend has been found in St. Petersburg. Sydney Silvernail was by St. Petersburg... Read More.
North Port High Gets New Football Coach
North Port High School's got a new head football coach. The Herald-Tribune reports Brian Hatler replaces Jared Powers who resigned after just 50-days on the job. Hatler 's been coaching at Arvada... Read More.
Girl possibly abducted, may be in Miami
Someone may have kidnapped a teenager initially reported as a runaway.
The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office says 15-year-old Sydney Silvernail disappeared from her home on Sunkist Drive in Punta Gorda over the weekend. However,... Read More.
Date Set for new University Parkway I-75 Interchange
The State Transportation Department's set August 3rd as the start of construction of a new interchange at University Parkway and I-75. The new $83-million interchange will be the first "diverging diamond" interchange in... Read More.
Free Hep C Clinic Asking for Help
The free Hepatitis C Clinic in Charlotte County is struggling to stay open, and has asked the county for help. The operators of the center at the Virginia Anderson Volu8nteer Community Clinic are... Read More.