National Police Week 2022
This week, we honor all of the men and women who wear the uniform and take an oath to serve and protect their community.
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Seatbelt Violation Leads to Drug and Child Neglect Charges for Two
May 11, 2022 – Port Charlotte, FL
Charlotte County deputies conducted a traffic stop for a seatbelt violation and discovered narcotics in the vehicle, as well as a one-year old child.
While traveling North on Tamiami... Read More.
2 Die In Burnt Store Road Construction Accident
Punta Gorda, FL – May 10, 2022
Just before 2 p.m. on May 9th, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office responded to an incident on Burnt Store... Read More.
Venice Man Arrested For Possession Of Child Pornography
Sarasota County Sherriff's Office -
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has arrested an 80-year-old Venice man for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material.
Detectives began their investigation... Read More.
Former Cadbury CEO Lists Waterfront Florida Home On Casey Key For $20 Million
CASEY KEY — Former Cadbury CEO has listed his waterfront home in Casey Key, Sarasota County Florida for $20 million dollars. It is currently... Read More.
Human Skeletal Remains Discovered Within Babcock Ranch Curry Creek Wildlife Preserve
Punta Gorda, FL –
Human skeletal remains were discovered on the east side of the Curry Creek Wildlife Preserve in Babcock Ranch. Identification has not... Read More.
Port Charlotte Mother Charged After Leaving 5-year-old Home Alone
Port Charlotte, FL – April 25, 2022
A mother is facing a child neglect charge after leaving 5-year-old son home alone while she took boyfriend to... Read More.
Unlicensed Business Owner Arrested For Sexual Assault Of Employee
Punta Gorda, FL – April 13, 2022
Amilcar Matute-Turcios (08/30/80)
On April 12, 2022, the... Read More.
Sarasota Memorial Breaks Ground On Cornell Family Behavioral Health Pavilion
Sarasota Memorial has celebrated the groundbreaking on the new Cornell Family Behavioral Health Pavilion.