November 29, 2023 – Port Charlotte, FL A Punta Gorda man was arrested on numerous charges, including narcotics and violation of probation, hours after taking a plea deal for a felony offense of firing a... Read More.

A cold weather shelter will open in North Port at 100 Church, 14525 Tamiami Trail. It will be available beginning at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28. Those attending should bring their own sleeping materials. Breeze... Read More.

MURDOCK — Following widespread public appeal to retain "The Beach Guy" as the chair and umbrella vendor at Englewood Beach, the Charlotte County Board of Commissioners has decided to defer the decision. In a session... Read More.

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.