New CCSO Cruisers Hitting the Street
The first of CCSO's new patrol cars are hitting the streets this week with a new look and new features. A department spokesperson says the new 2013 Ford Police Interceptors are a specially... Read More.
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Couple plead not guilty in abuse case
PUNTA GORDA — A couple accused of abusing two children entered pleas of not guilty Monday to two counts of child abuse without great harm during a criminal arraignment hearing at the Charlotte County... Read More.
Punta Gorda Annexation Plan on Hold
Punta Gorda's plan to annex a part of Charlotte County's is on hold. The Charlotte County Commission decided today that the city jumped the gun. County officials say they want more time... Read More.
Venice FD Gets FEMA Technology Grant
The Venice Fire Department's gotten a $311,000 grant from FEMA's Assistance to Firefighters Grant program to buy new radios with amplifiers that allow them to work inside hardened buildings, two thermal imaging cameras, and... Read More.
Sarasota County Wins Budget Award for 23rd Time
Sarasota County's Office of Financial Management has won the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award" for the 23rd time. This time for its fiscal year 2013 budget. The award is given by the Government... Read More.
North Port park closed due to rain water
The Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park has been closed due to standing rain water that has affected the parking lot, picnic areas, and trails.
As of 9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 11, 2013, the park... Read More.
Charlotte County man accused of cruelty against a pit bull
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla.- Charlotte County Sheriff's deputies arrested Michael Damon, 25, of 21298 Percy Ave., on Monday on animal cruelty charges after an investigation stemming back to December of last year.
Damon is charged with... Read More.
Punta Gorda project closes roads June 24
The City of Punta Gorda Utilities Department will be starting a gravity sewer replacement project Monday, June 24, 2013. The project is anticipated to take approximately 4 weeks to complete.
Please NOTE that... Read More.
Trial Starts for North Port Man in Child Porn Case
The jury's been picked to hear the case against a North Port man accused of taking photos of himself molesting a 2-year-old girl. 38-year old Anthony Hanifan was arrested last August after his... Read More.
Volunteers Work to Control Feral Cat Population
A group of volunteers have started an effort to get a handle on the estimated thousands of feral cats roaming Charlotte County. Over 30-cats were trapped over the weekend. NBC2 reports they've... Read More.