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Essential Disaster Prep Supplies Now Tax-Free Year-Round in Florida Stocking up for hurricane season just got a little easier on your wallet. As of August 1, Florida residents can now purchase essential disaster preparedness supplies... Read More.

Where’s My Bus’ App Launches in SWFL As students head back to school today, parents and students across Southwest Florida have a new tool to help ensure a smooth start to the school year and... Read More.

August 7, 2025 – Port Charlotte, FL Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Press Release A 39-year-old man was arrested on multiple lewd and lascivious charges involving a female victim under the age of 16. On Tuesday, August 5, deputies... Read More.

Press Release North Port Police Department On August 4, 2025, the North Port Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit executed a residential search warrant in the 2000 block of Alliance Ave as part of an ongoing narcotics... Read More.

Back To School Holiday August 1st thru 31st During the Florida Back to School Sales Tax Holiday, which takes place annually from August 1 through August 31, the following items are exempt from Florida sales... Read More.

Charlotte County Warns of Utility Scam Calls Targeting ResidentsJuly 30, 2025 | Charlotte County, FL The Charlotte County Utilities Department is warning residents about a recent wave of scam phone calls from individuals posing as... Read More.

PRESS RELEASE State Attorney's Office 12th Judicial Circuit  State Attorney Ed Brodsky announced today that Zachary Saunder Baumer was convicted after jury trial of Cruelty to Animals and Confinement of Animals without Sufficient Food Water or... Read More.

Three Arrested in Port Charlotte Drug Bust Following Search Warrant Execution PORT CHARLOTTE, FL – July 29, 2025 — A major drug bust on Thursday morning led to the arrest of three individuals after Charlotte... Read More.

Florida Legislature Allocates $280 Million to Expand My Safe Florida Home Program TALLAHASSEE, FL (July 28, 2025) — In a major step toward strengthening storm resilience across the state, the Florida Legislature has approved a... Read More.

Five Injured in Charlotte Harbor Boat Crash, Child and Adult Airlifted PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WENG News/Talk) — A Saturday evening boating accident in Charlotte Harbor left five people injured, including a child and an adult... Read More.