TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis visited Toledo Blade Elementary in North Port on the first day back in session following Hurricane Ian. While there, the Governor announced over $200 million in awards through the... Read More.

FWC creates hotline to address thousands of vessels displaced by Hurricane Ian   The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has established a... Read More.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Two weeks ago, Hurricane Ian made landfall as a powerful Category 4 storm on Florida’s southwestern coast, destroying many homes and businesses and dislocating tens of thousands... Read More.

"SWATTING" HOAX It's called "swatting" and while it's been an occasional problem around... Read More.

Curfew Update – from the Desk of Sheriff Prummell I know many of you have been concerned and unhappy with the imposed curfew.  Although most residents and businesses have had power... Read More.

A roofing contractor was arrested for conducting business in Charlotte County without a Florida license.At approximately 1:30pm on Friday, October 7, 2022, the Charlotte County Economic Crimes Unit received a call from an investigator... Read More.

Charlotte County Sheriff's OfficeTwo suspects have been arrested on charges of Grand Theft, Residential Burglary, Resisting Arrest, and Causing Bodily Harm to a Police Dog after deputies responded to a call after a neighbor... Read More.

IAN Local Recovery Updates For Thursday, Oct. 6 OUTAGES - Click here for information on interactive outage maps. Utility companies are aware of the widespread outages and unless noted, ask you do not make... Read More.