FBI Warns of Hacking Scam

They're calling it Ransomeware. The FBI warning of a new virus that hijacks your computer, locks it up, and asks for money, some even claiming to be the FBI. A message can pop up... Read More.

Englewood Man is Home

A missing Englewood man is back home this evening. Charlotte County deputies issued a silver alert yesterday when 83-year old Edward Paul Mondo walked away from his home. He was found several hours after... Read More.

City of Venice Has New Helpline

The City of Venice now has a Helpline for those with questions, concerns, compliments or suggestions. That number is (941) 999-1415, and it's open weekdays from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. The... Read More.

Health insurance deadline tonight

Tonight marks the deadline to sign up for private health insurance over the Internet through the Affordable Care Act. People can sign up by going to HealthCare.gov. Florida does not have its own exchange. Those who start... Read More.

Florida Joining I-75 Safety Blitz

Florida's Highway Patrol is joining forces with Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, and Michigan, for Staying Alive on I-75. NBC2 reports the goal is to keep all 1786 miles of the road safe and... Read More.

Man Charged in Sarasota County Rape

DNA's led to the arrest 21-year old Frederick Osteen for the alleged rape of a 14-year old girl last October. The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office tell the Herald-Tribune the victim attended a party... Read More.

CCSO Readying Nixle App

You're stuck in a traffic jam, and wish you'd had some warning, that will soon change in Charlotte County. By early May, CCSO's rolling out a new smartphone app, providing information to smartphones, tables,... Read More.

All Port Charlotte businesses compliant in alcohol check

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office says it found all Port Charlotte businesses compliant Wednesday night during an alcohol check. The juvenile operations unit occasionally works with youngsters to visit establishments that sell alcohol and tobacco.... Read More.