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Englewood Health & Wellness Fair Brings Community Together Englewood, FL – September 6, 2025 — The Englewood community is invited to focus on health, fitness, and overall well-being at the Englewood Health & Wellness Fair,... Read More.

Press Release Charlotte County Sheriff's Office September 3, 2025 – Punta Gorda, FL An investigation led to the arrest of a 15-year-old Charlotte High School student after deputies received a tip regarding a school threat. On the morning... Read More.

FWC Seeks Public Input on Green Iguana Rule Changes The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is inviting public feedback on proposed rule changes regarding the management of green iguanas, a prohibited invasive species... Read More.

Charlotte & Sarasota Counties Recognize National School Bus Safety Week This week, schools in Charlotte and Sarasota counties are joining districts across the nation in observing National School Bus Safety Week, a campaign dedicated to... Read More.

Debate Continues Over Manasota Beach Road Extension in Sarasota County SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. – Sarasota County held a public hearing this week on the future of the Manasota Beach Road extension, a project that has... Read More.

Pirate Poker Run Returns to Englewood BeachSaturday, September 6, 2025 Get ready to hoist the sails and join the fun at Englewood Beach Waterfest’s Pirate Poker Run — a swashbuckling adventure filled with prizes, food,... Read More.

Englewood’s Pioneer Days Returns for Labor Day Weekend ENGLEWOOD — Englewood is gearing up to honor its history and community spirit with the annual Pioneer Days celebration, running over Labor Day Weekend. The long-standing tradition... Read More.

Charlotte County Sheriff's Office SCAM ALERT We have received several reports of someone claiming to be with our agency and seeking donations for a Shop With A Cop program. The caller identifies himself as “Jack Kelly”. This... Read More.

Coordinated Operation Leads to Multiple Arrests in North Port Retail Theft Crackdown North Port authorities, working closely with the Florida Highway Patrol, have disrupted multiple organized retail theft operations in a targeted enforcement effort timed... Read More.

Allegiant Air Adds New Nonstop Routes, Opening More Vacation Getaways for Southwest Florida Travelers Southwest Florida residents now have even more options for affordable, direct flights to top vacation spots. Allegiant Air has announced seven new... Read More.