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Charlotte County law enforcement went for a jog this morning. The sheriff’s pffice, Punta Gorda Police, and Charlotte Correctional Institute participated in a torch run for Special Olympics. Patrol cars escorted the... Read More.

Four representatives of the international rowing body charged with reviewing Nathan Benderson Park's bid to host the sport's 2017 world championships toured the site this morning, the first stop on a four-day trip that... Read More.

Tomorrow members of CCSO, Punta Gorda Police Department and Charlotte Correctional Institute will be running in Law Enforcement Torch Run for the benefit of Special Olympics. Participants will be meeting at the parking... Read More.

(ENGLEWOOD) Detectives following up on leads in the Monday morning burglary of Ricaltini’s Bar and Grille in Englewood have identified the suspect and arrested two people early Tuesday morning. Arrested were Kevin John Mathews,... Read More.

How do you hide a 27-ton earth-moving machine. The City of North Port is missing one. Sometime over the weekend of March 18th, person or persons unknown took a hydraulic excavator from... Read More.

CCSO needs your help putting a name to a suspect in this mornings' Englewood restaurant burglary. Investigators say a white male jumped the fence and broke a window to get into Ricaltini’s Bar... Read More.

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 42-year-old woman who witnesses say had sex with two teens over Spring Break while others watched. 42-year old Jeanine Shimandle of Bradenton was arrested after... Read More.

CCSO's holding another Civilian Handgun Safety Class. It's set for April 27 at the CCSO training facility, 25500 Airport Road in Punta Gorda. The course will run from 8 a.m. to 5... Read More.

PUNTA GORDA — Charles Counsil announced Friday that he will challenge Nancy Prafke for the City Council seat representing District 5. The vacancy was created when Mayor Bill Albers said he would not seek re-election... Read More.

John Williams sings “Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay” by Otis Redding at “Charlotte Idol” auditions Friday, earning him a spot in the finals of competition this Friday at the Charlotte Harbor Event... Read More.