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SARASOTA COUNTY- Get a running start on the holiday season by participating in the 49th annual Sandy Claws Beach Run, starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, at Siesta Beach Park, 948 Beach... Read More.

Veterans Day Observances Across Southwest Florida — Tuesday, November 11, 2025 Southwest Florida communities will come together Tuesday to honor those who served our nation with Veterans Day ceremonies and parades throughout the region. In Charlotte... Read More.

North Port Parks & Recreation offers free dog training and group walk Dec. 13 NORTH PORT, FL—Dogs and their owners are invited to take part in a morning of training and connection at Canine Club... Read More.

Outdoor burn ban in effect for the City of North Port Press Release North Port, Florida In response to extreme drought conditions and a heightened threat of wildfires, North Port Fire Rescue has enacted a citywide Outdoor... Read More.

Boating Accident Claims Life in Punta Gorda A night out on the water ended in tragedy Saturday after a boat struck a rock jetty near Fisherman’s Village in Punta Gorda, according to the Florida Fish... Read More.

Press Release October 28, 2025 Charlotte County Sheriff's Office “It is with great disappointment that I must share with you that a Charlotte County deputy has been arrested after an investigation conducted by our agency revealed he... Read More.

Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Bloodhound Team Locates Missing Passenger from Crash Scene The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Bloodhound Team, led by Cpl. Steven Sella and his partner K9 Zoe, successfully located a woman who went... Read More.

Get Ready – Cops and Goblins is Coming Back! The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is thrilled to announce the return of our annual Halloween celebration, Cops and Goblins at the Port Charlotte Town Center Mall!... Read More.

FIAS Officials Monitor Government Shutdown Ahead of 2025 Air Show October 23, 2025 – [Your Location] Organizers of the 2025 Air Show have confirmed that preparations are well underway for the highly anticipated event scheduled for... Read More.

Speed Cameras to Launch in Charlotte County School Zones to Boost Safety Speed cameras are set to be activated in Charlotte County school zones to catch drivers exceeding speed limits, as part of a countywide... Read More.