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Man Arrested for Probation Violation Shortly After Being Found Guilty
November 29, 2023 – Port Charlotte, FL
A Punta Gorda man was arrested on numerous charges, including narcotics and violation of probation, hours after taking a plea deal for a felony offense of firing a... Read More.
North Port – Cold Weather Shelter To Open Tonight At 5 PM
A cold weather shelter will open in North Port at 100 Church, 14525 Tamiami Trail. It will be available beginning at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28. Those attending should bring their own sleeping materials.
Breeze... Read More.
Three In Custody After Stealing From Port Charlotte Best Buy
November 27, 2023 – Port Charlotte, FL
Three people are in custody after deputies responded to a shoplifting call from the Port Charlotte Best Buy and suspicious activity in the parking lot of a nearby... Read More.
Safety tips for Black Friday and Cyber Monday Shoppers
November 23, 2023 – Charlotte County, FL
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday just days away, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office reminds you to make this shopping season a safe one by following these common... Read More.
Sexual Predator Sentenced To Life In Prison
North Port, Florida
On Tuesday, 36-year-old David Kidd was sentenced to LIFE IN PRISON after being found guilty of 9 counts of sexual battery and lewd or lascivious molestation of a child.
The investigation and result... Read More.
Insurance Firm Files Lawsuits Against Numerous Southwest Florida Homeowners
People Trust Insurance claims its customers broke their policies by repairing their own homes after Hurricane Ian.
People Trust Insurance is suing dozens of Southwest Floridians for allegedly violating their insurance policies by... Read More.
City of Venice Holiday Parade on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023
Venice, Florida
In its 47th year, the City of Venice Holiday Parade on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, is the perfect "kickoff" to the holiday season in Venice!
Thousands of enthusiastic and creative participants representing over 100... Read More.