Sarasota County Opens Raincheck Application Period Sarasota County is now accepting applications for its Raincheck Rebate Program beginning today, October 1, through June 1. The program... Read More.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — As of October 1, 2025, Florida is enacting a sweeping batch of new laws passed during the 2025 legislative session. More than two dozen statutes covering criminal... Read More.

Press Release Charlotte County Sheriff's Office September 30, 2025 – Punta Gorda, FL A man known for fleeing from law enforcement in vehicles opted not to run on foot from a K9 deputy.

The Blue Angels will soar over Southwest Florida for the Florida International Air Show The Blue Angels highlight a thrilling array of performers in the skies over Punta Gorda, November 1 & 2 Punta Gorda, Florida,... Read More.

The Blue Angels Return for the Florida International Air Show in Punta Gorda PUNTA GORDA, Fla. – The skies over Southwest Florida will roar to life November 1–2 as... Read More.

PRESS RELEASE CHARLOTTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE September 24, 2025 – Punta Gorda, FL Charlotte County deputies caught members of a statewide diesel fuel theft ring in the act at a gas station in Punta Gorda. Just before... Read More.

Wanted Suspect Apprehended After Multi-County Pursuit CHARLOTTE COUNTY – A joint operation between the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) led to the arrest... Read More.

One Year Later: Sarasota County Reflects on Hurricane Helene’s Impacts and Lessons SARASOTA COUNTY – One year ago, on Sept. 26, 2024, Hurricane Helene unleashed damaging winds,... Read More.