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Detectives throughout Charlotte County are working multiple vehicle burglaries. All of the vehicles involved were unlocked, and thieves made off with small items. In the Englewood area, several burglaries were reported on streets... Read More.

CCSO's Marine Patrol Unit will be offering a Safe Boaters class next month that is free to the public. It's Wednesday April 16 at Lemon Bay High School in Classroom 206, from 5... Read More.

Warm Mineral Springs should reopen by the middle of next month. The Sarasota County Commission and the North Port City Commission have agreed on a new short term operator. National and... Read More.

CCSO detectives after suspects in at least 4-daytime burglaries within the past two weeks at homes just off Edgewater Drive. The burglaries were March 14th, March 19th, and March 24th. Investigators say... Read More.

CCSO's Volunteer Services Unit is looking for caring and compassionate volunteers to assist with the implementation of Project Lifesaver. This program serves County residents by providing radio-frequency bracelets to people with cognitive disorders... Read More.

A report from a conservative think tank shows Florida needs to strengthen marriages statewide. The Florida Family Policy Council hopes for a legislature study on marriage and family to explore problems like divorce, children out... Read More.

Organizers are expected a record turnout for this years Florida International Air Show at Punta Gorda Airport. 60,000 people are expected to see the show that starts Friday and runs through the weekend.... Read More.

One of three proposed subdivisions builder Pat Neal's planned for Venice got tentative City Council approval today. The Council's agreed to schedule a 2nd public hearing on Winwood, a gated 90-home community on... Read More.

The City of North Port's reportedly working on a water trail for kayaks and canoes, comparable to the Legacy Trial for walkers, runners, and cyclists. The Herald-Tribune reports city park officials think that... Read More.

A Port Charlotte man was arrested yesterday on several charges, including Lewd & Lascivious Molestation, after several juvenile girls, 12 to 16, reported he shot video of one of them at his house. ... Read More.