Permitless Carry is NOT Open Carry
Charlotte County Sheriff's Office
Starting July 1, Permitless or Constitutional Carry begins in Florida.
You must still meet certain requirements outlined... Read More.
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Operation Crackdown Leads to Eight Punta Gorda Narcotics Arrests
Punta Gorda, FL
On 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.
Florida Department Of Health Issues Mosquito Borne Illness Alert For Sarasota And Manatee Counties
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.
Sarasota County Government Seeks Your Input On Ian Disaster Recovery Funds
Sarasota County will receive $201.5 million in Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds to support the long-term recovery efforts from Hurricane Ian. Funds can be used... Read More.
Escalating Accidental Calls To 911—Straining Already Scarce Resources
From The Office Of Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell
Charlotte County Emergency Communications Centers are requesting assistance from the public in relation to their cellular devices and 911 accidental calls. Charlotte County has seen a... Read More.