Tallahassee, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health (Department) is issuing a statewide mosquito-borne illness advisory following four confirmed and recovered local cases of malaria in Sarasota County. All individuals have been treated and have... Read More.

NORTH PORT, FL – With the need to protect environmental resources rising along with the City’s growth, North Port’s Development Services Department is adding a Natural Resources Division to the City’s toolkit to preserve... Read More.

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office arrested a local couple in connection with the death of their infant daughter on May 31.At approximately 5:12 p.m., deputies responded to a residence in the area of I-75... Read More.

Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Starting July 1, Permitless or Constitutional Carry begins in Florida.You must still meet certain requirements outlined... Read More.

Venice, FlThe Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in the area of Park Road in Venice. At approximately 12:52 p.m. this afternoon, deputies responded to a domestic disturbance... Read More.

Punta Gorda, FLOn June 20th, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with Punta Gorda Police Department, conducted an operation titled “Crackdown” in the city of Punta Gorda regarding illegal narcotics activity. As part... Read More.

Sarasota, Fla –The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County and Manatee County (DOH-Sarasota and DOH-Manatee) have issued a mosquito-borne illness alert for Sarasota and Manatee counties. On May 26, 2023, DOH released information... Read More.