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Traffic plan released for North Port’s Freedom Festival at CoolToday Park NORTH PORT, FL — City officials have released the following traffic plan for travel to and from the City of North Port’s annual Freedom... Read More.

On Sunday morning, June 22, emergency crews from the Venice Police Department and Venice Fire Rescue responded to a call at 6:52 a.m. regarding a submerged vehicle in the Cow Pen Slough Canal near... Read More.

will light up the Gulf skies on Friday, July 4, at approximately 9:15 p.m. The show will launch from North Brohard Beach, just north of the Venice Fishing Pier, and is professionally conducted by... Read More.

Florida Fish And Wildlife Commission Press Release In just a few short weeks, the 2025 Florida Python Challenge™ kicks off, giving participants the opportunity to raise awareness about invasive species, help protect native wildlife and win... Read More.

Charlotte County Commission Press Release The Charlotte County Commission has scheduled a strategic focus areas workshop on Efficient and Effective Government at 2 p.m., Thursday, June 19, 2025, or as soon thereafter as it may be... Read More.

Sarasota County Fire Department Earns National Recognition for Excellence in Cardiac and Stroke Care SARASOTA COUNTY – The Sarasota County Fire Department (SCFD) has once again been nationally recognized by the American Heart Association for... Read More.

Press Release June 12, 2025 Punta Gorda Police and ABT Teamed Up for Underage Alcoholic Beverage/Tobacco Enforcement Sweep Punta Gorda Police Detectives and State Investigators from the Division of Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco (ABT) Bureau of Law... Read More.

Progressive Groups Protest Trump in Sarasota-Manatee as Nation Celebrates Flag Day and U.S. Army Anniversary Progressive activists will gather in Sarasota and Manatee counties on Saturday, June 14, joining nearly 2,000 “No Kings” protests nationwide.... Read More.

June 12, 2025 – Charlotte County, FL Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office K9s Leroy, Raider, Rico, And Toro To Get Donation Of Body Armor Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, FL, K9s Leroy, Raider, Rico, and Toro will receive... Read More.

Young Girl Injured in Rare Shark Attack Near Boca Grande A 9-year-old girl was seriously injured in a shark attack near Boca Grande on Tuesday. The incident occurred around noon off Shore Lane, according to the... Read More.