Scott Campaigns in Sarasota
Gov. Rick Scott was in Sarasota yesterday on a campaign stop on Monday trying to draw attention to his job creation history and accusing former Gov. Charlie Crist of being responsible for killing jobs.... Read More.
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Boil Order in Effect
A failure at the Buirnt Store water treatment plant yesterday has forced Charlotte County Utilities officials to issue a Precautionary Boil Water Notice. That failure happened about 4:30am yestrerday, according to a press release... Read More.
North Port Finishing Up Contract to Become Sole Owner of Warm Mineral Springs
North Port's City Commissioners today worked on finishing up details for a contract going to the Sarasota County Commission for the city to buy the county out of its ownership stake in Warm Mineral... Read More.
FAA Grant for Punta Gorda Airport Expansion
The FAA's awarded Punta Gorda Airport almost $6 million for an expansion project. This grant will be used to double the size of Bailey terminal. The Airport will also increase the number... Read More.
Marijuana Gorw House Found in Punta Gorda
A 27-year old woman's in the Charlotte County Jail without bond, after CCSO deputies found over 400-pounds of pot and 200 marijuana plants this morning. The grow house was uncovered when a search... Read More.
Handyman Allegedly Too Handy With Couples Checks
A Port Charlotte handyman hired to paint and do maintenance on a couple's residence is accused of stealing over $14,000 while they were out of state. CCSO deputies allege 55-year old Christopher Israel... Read More.
Punta Gorda Man on Lawn Tractor Charged With DUI
It's illegal to operate any motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. 58-year old Kenneth Smith of Punta Gorda found that out the hard way last night when CCSO deputies... Read More.
North Port Hires In House City Attorney
North Port's hired its first in house city attorney. The City Commission today voted 4-1 to hire Mark Moriarty to create and lead the city's legal department. The Herald-Tribune reports Moriarty will... Read More.
Punta Gorda and North Port Make Safest to Live Florida Cities List
Safe Choices Security's named Punta Gorda one of the 20-safest places to live in Florida. A city spokesperson says Safe Choices compared 2012 FBI crime statistics, including both property and violent crimes,... Read More.
Parkside Revitalization Meeting is Wednesday
How can the Parkside community be revitalized? That's the topic of a meeting on Wednesday night, and officials hope you'll attend and give them your ideas. Parkside has more than 8,000 residents and 800... Read More.