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The Blue Angels will soar over Southwest Florida for the Florida International Air Show The Blue Angels highlight a thrilling array of performers in the skies over Punta Gorda, November 1 & 2 Punta Gorda, Florida,... Read More.

PRESS RELEASE CHARLOTTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE September 24, 2025 – Punta Gorda, FL Charlotte County deputies caught members of a statewide diesel fuel theft ring in the act at a gas station in Punta Gorda. Just before... Read More.

One Year Later: Sarasota County Reflects on Hurricane Helene’s Impacts and Lessons SARASOTA COUNTY – One year ago, on Sept. 26, 2024, Hurricane Helene unleashed damaging winds, storm surge, and historic flooding across Sarasota County.... Read More.

Armed Robbery Reported at North Port 7-Eleven, Suspect Linked to Multiple Incidents Across Florida Around 4:00 a.m. Friday, North Port Police responded to a reported armed robbery at the 7-Eleven gas station near Toledo Blade... Read More.

Press Release Sarasota County Florida SARASOTA COUNTY– The Sarasota County South County Courthouse Project was awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design or LEED Silver certification. The project included the construction of a new two-story courthouse,... Read More.

Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office K9s Receive Donated Protective Vests September 15, 2025 | Charlotte County, FL — Four members of the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit are now better protected thanks to a generous... Read More.

Southwest Florida Communities to Honor 9/11 With Remembrance Ceremonies September 10, 2025 – Southwest Florida This Thursday marks the 24th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, and communities across Charlotte, Sarasota, and DeSoto counties will pause... Read More.

Police Foil Alleged Organized Shoplifting Spree at Cocoplum Shopping Center North Port, FL — What began as a routine evening of shopping at the bustling Cocoplum Shopping Center turned into a scene of flashing blue... Read More.

Charlotte County Installs Reflective Evacuation Zone Bands on Stop Signs Press Release Charlotte County Government Florida CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Sept. 3, 2025) – The Charlotte County Office of Emergency Management, in partnership with Charlotte County Public Works,... Read More.

US 41 Section to Be Named in Honor of Sgt. Elio Diaz PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. – September 5, 2025 — A portion of U.S. 41 in Port Charlotte will soon bear the name of a... Read More.