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Scam Alert! Charlotte County Sheriff's Office and some of the surrounding agencies, have been receiving tips about another scam going around right now. This scam involves the caller claiming to be with a... Read More.

Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Punta Gorda, FL – March 8, 2023 Narcotics Detectives locate a plethora of drugs and contraband inside Burnt Store Village home. Detectives with the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit, along with assistance from... Read More.

Roberta Laundrie's letter has been the subject of much speculation in the case of Gabby Petito, but both sides have confirmed that it does not contain a date and that it has nothing to... Read More.

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NEWS UPDATE A man from Charlotte County has died from a fatal brain-eating infection after using tap water to rinse his sinuses. Though unnamed, the Florida resident passed away on February 22nd - three days... Read More.

WASHINGTON —  U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today introduced legislation to provide income tax relief to Americans recovering from Hurricane Ian. The legislation designates Hurricane Ian as a qualified disaster for the purposes of determining... Read More.

HEALTH ALERT - RED TIDE Dead fish are reported washing up on local beaches causing putrid smells and breathing issues for some. The red tide organism Karenia brevis produces brevetoxins that affect the central... Read More.

February 27, 2023 – Port Charlotte, Fl A 35-year-old man was arrested on Saturday after allegedly meeting up with a minor to engage in sexual activity. On Saturday, February 25, 2023,... Read More.