SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. (July 2, 2025) — In advance of anticipated storms this week, two Gulf Coast Florida counties have opened free, self‑service sandbag stations today to help residents protect their homes. Sarasota County Sarasota County... Read More.

New Laws Take Effect in Florida Today (July 1, 2025) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (July 1, 2025) – Over 120 new state laws, signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, officially go into effect... Read More.

CLOSING JULY 7: Resilient SRQ Housing Recovery Program Survey. Homeowners impacted by hurricanes Ian, Debby, Helene and/or Milton are invited to apply for assistance through the Resilient SRQ Housing... Read More.

PRESS RELEASE June 27, 2025 – Port Charlotte, FL Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office detectives and Crime Scene members are working a death investigation after a traffic stop led to the driver shooting himself. This evening, a North... Read More.

Summer Skunk Ape Hunt CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (June 24, 2025) – Do you believe in the Skunk Ape? Whether you're a true believer or just love a good local legend,... Read More.

Traffic plan released for North Port’s Freedom Festival at CoolToday Park NORTH PORT, FL — City officials have released the following traffic plan for travel to and from the City of North Port’s annual Freedom... Read More.

On Sunday morning, June 22, emergency crews from the Venice Police Department and Venice Fire Rescue responded to a call at 6:52 a.m. regarding a submerged vehicle in the Cow Pen Slough... Read More.