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Three Arrested in Targeted Armed Home Invasion in North Port: Suspects Posed as Amazon Drivers The North Port Police Department, in partnership with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), has arrested three suspects connected... Read More.

Sarasota City Commission Approves Vacation Rental Ordinance Amendments Sarasota, FL – July 24, 2025 — The Sarasota City Commission has approved a comprehensive series of updates to its short-term vacation rental ordinance, marking the first... Read More.

Pythons Invade Southwest Florida Neighborhoods, Posing New Threat to Pets and Wildlife Florida’s invasive python crisis is no longer confined to the Everglades—it’s now slithering into residential neighborhoods, bringing new risks to both pets and... Read More.

PRESS RELEASE CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (July 15, 2025) – Charlotte County Natural Resources is excited to announce the launch of the Sea Turtle Lighting Recognition Program, a pilot program designed to honor the outstanding efforts of our coastal community in protecting... Read More.

SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. – A Sarasota County man is facing serious charges after allegedly scamming residents out of thousands of dollars for construction work that was never completed. According to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office,... Read More.

Scam Alert: Venice Police Department Warns of Phone Scam The Venice Police Department is alerting residents about a phone scam involving individuals impersonating a police captain. These scammers are calling local residents and using intimidation... Read More.

Florida Residents Encouraged to Join Free Virtual Hurricane Preparedness Training With the peak of hurricane season approaching, meteorologists from the National Weather Service (NWS) across Florida are joining forces to help residents get storm-ready. Through... Read More.

City of Venice to Offer Free Self-Service Sandbag Pickup July 19 VENICE, Fla. — The City of Venice will host its next Self-Service Sandbag Summer Operation on Saturday, July 19, offering residents a chance to... Read More.

SARASOTA COUNTY – Sarasota County Government will host a special job fair to connect Veterans with career opportunities in public service in honor of National Hire a Veteran Day. The event will take place from... Read More.

Boots vs. Badges Blood Drive Returns to North Port July 12 North Port, FL – It’s firefighters versus police officers in a friendly competition with a lifesaving mission. The annual Boots vs. Badges Blood Drive... Read More.