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Press Update North Port Police Department The North Port Special Enforcement Team, along with other units, continues cracking down on illegal activity in the Yorkshire area for good reason. During a recent operation there, we encountered... Read More.

Sarasota County Fire Department Lifts Burn Ban SARASOTA COUNTY - The burn ban issued by Sarasota County Fire Department, which prohibited unpermitted open burns in Sarasota County has been lifted as of June 9. The ban... Read More.

City Of Venice To Host Voluntary Sandbag Operations This Summer To help the community prepare during the 2025 hurricane season, the City of Venice is introducing a free, voluntary, self-service sandbag location to support... Read More.

SARASOTA COUNTY – The Resilient SRQ Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Action Plan for the 2024 storms Debby, Helene and Milton was officially approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and... Read More.

Sarasota County Approves $4.5 Million to Support Senior PGA Championship at The Concession The Sarasota County Commission voted unanimously on Tuesday to allocate $1.5 million annually for three years in support of the Senior PGA... Read More.

June 1, 2025 – Sarasota & Charlotte Counties, FL The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season officially begins today, and residents in Sarasota and Charlotte counties are being urged to prepare now for what’s expected to be... Read More.

June 1, 2025 – Punta Gorda, FL A female inmate was pronounced dead at the hospital after she was found unresponsive in her cell with a piece of fabric around her neck. At about 7:30pm on... Read More.

Press Release Englewood, Florida Water District As a result of a watermain break, the Englewood Water District is issuing a Precautionary Boil Water Notice for THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF MANASOTA KEY: From 2025 N Beach Road north... Read More.

SARASOTA COUNTY – Sarasota County homeowners affected by Hurricanes Ian, Debby, Helene and/or Milton are invited to apply for assistance through the Resilient SRQ Housing Recovery Program. This program offers help with repairing or... Read More.

Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, FL, K9 Maverick has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Maverick’s vest was sponsored... Read More.