November 27, 2023 – Port Charlotte, FL Three people are in custody after deputies responded to a shoplifting call from the Port Charlotte Best Buy and suspicious activity in the parking lot of a nearby... Read More.

Venice, Florida The 35th Annual Venice Christmas Boat Parade sets sail this Saturday, Dec. 2 in the Intracoastal Waterway. Boats get underway at 6 p.m. The parade starts just north of the Albee Road bridge. There... Read More.

Costco Coming To Wellen Park Big box national retailer Costco has closed on the site for its newest store location, in North Port's Wellen Park development near U.S. 41, east of West Villages Parkway, according... Read More.

November 23, 2023 – Charlotte County, FL With Black Friday and Cyber Monday just days away, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office reminds you to make this shopping season a safe one by following these common... Read More.

North Port, Florida On Tuesday, 36-year-old David Kidd was sentenced to LIFE IN PRISON after being found guilty of 9 counts of sexual battery and lewd or lascivious molestation of a child. The investigation and result... Read More.

People Trust Insurance claims its customers broke their policies by repairing their own homes after Hurricane Ian. People Trust Insurance is suing dozens of Southwest Floridians for allegedly violating their insurance policies by... Read More.

Venice, Florida In its 47th year, the City of Venice Holiday Parade on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, is the perfect "kickoff" to the holiday season in Venice! Thousands of enthusiastic and creative participants representing over 100... Read More.