Punta Gorda, FL – May 6, 2023 On May 5th, 2023, just before 5 pm, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence within the 29000 block of Turbak Drive in reference to a... Read More.

ENGLEWOOD, Fla. – A man was arrested after a card skimmer was found on an Englewood Synovus Bank ATM An employee  noticed an error on the ATM machine. He called a technician who... Read More.

SARASOTA (May 3, 2023) – Sarasota Memorial Hospital (SMH) continues to lead the region in quality and safety, earning an “A” for patient safety in The Leapfrog Group’s hospital report cards released today, and... Read More.

A 15-year-old Central Florida girl died Sunday, following a equestrian accident while riding in a competition at Fox Lea Farm in Venice, Florida. Hannah Serfass was riding 12-year-old Holsteiner gelding, in a hunter/jumper competition when... Read More.

National Hurricane Preparedness Week 2023. Be ready for hurricane season. Take action TODAY to be better prepared for when the worst happens. Understand your risk from hurricanes, and begin pre-season preparations now. Make sure you... Read More.

Effective May 1, residents in unincorporated Sarasota County must prepare yard waste materials in paper bags or reusable containers, or bundle materials together. Paper bags, containers and/or bundled materials should be no longer than... Read More.

 Sarasota Police Arrest High School Teacher for Lewd Conduct with Student Sarasota Police officers have arrested Michele Little, 29, of Sarasota. She is facing a felony charge of Indecent, Lewd, or Lascivious Touching of Certain... Read More.

April 29, 2023 – Punta Gorda, Florida Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office At approximately 8:55pm on Friday, April 28, detention deputies discovered an inmate unresponsive in his cell. Lifesaving measures were initiated by medical and correctional personnel... Read More.