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Charlotte County, FLAs the July 4th holiday approaches, millions of boaters from across the country will convene on our nation’s waterways. With the increased public presence on the water, there is also an increase... Read More.

VENICE, Fla. (June 27, 2023) – Wellen Park presented a $15,000 donation to Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota County on Monday, June 26. The donation is to support Habitat for Humanity’s mission and Cottages... Read More.

June 28, 2023 – Port Charlotte, FLOn Saturday, June 24, deputies responded to Kohl’s in Port Charlotte and intercepted three suspects who were attempting to steal nearly $6,000 worth of merchandise as part of... Read More.

Tallahassee, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health (Department) is issuing a statewide mosquito-borne illness advisory following four confirmed and recovered local cases of malaria in Sarasota County. All individuals have been treated and have... Read More.

NORTH PORT, FL – With the need to protect environmental resources rising along with the City’s growth, North Port’s Development Services Department is adding a Natural Resources Division to the City’s toolkit to preserve... Read More.

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office arrested a local couple in connection with the death of their infant daughter on May 31.At approximately 5:12 p.m., deputies responded to a residence in the area of I-75... Read More.

Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Starting July 1, Permitless or Constitutional Carry begins in Florida.You must still meet certain requirements outlined... Read More.

Punta Gorda, FLOn June 20th, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with Punta Gorda Police Department, conducted an operation titled “Crackdown” in the city of Punta Gorda regarding illegal narcotics activity. As part... Read More.

Sarasota, Fla –The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County and Manatee County (DOH-Sarasota and DOH-Manatee) have issued a mosquito-borne illness alert for Sarasota and Manatee counties. On May 26, 2023, DOH released information... Read More.