A North Port man is facing felony animal neglect charges after deputies found two malnourished dogs at his home that were infected with parasites. Police went to the home of 40-year old Brian Eichmann... Read More.

A weekend fire at the Charlotte County Sports Park caused minor damage, but ended up burning through a water line that would wind up extinguishing the fire. Fire officials in Port Charlotte were called... Read More.

Republican U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis resigned from Congress on today to focus on his bid to become Florida’s next governor. DeSantis sent a letter to House Speaker Paul Ryan and asked that his resignation... Read More.

Hurrican Florence rapidly strengthened into a potentially catastrophic Category 4 hurricane on today as it closed in on North and South Carolina, carrying winds and water that could wreak havoc over a wide stretch... Read More.

It appears that a noxious red tide algal bloom has reached one of Florida’s main metropolitan areas. The Tampa Bay Times reported Sunday that hundreds of thousands of dead fish have been found on... Read More.

Police in North Port are asking for the public's help after a body was found in an undeveloped area on Saturday. The body of 20-year-old Tyren Anthony Kinard, of Port Charlotte was found on... Read More.

A Charlotte County Sheriff's deputy has resigned amid allegations he had a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old nearly 20 years ago. Earlier this summer, a woman told the sheriff's office her friend had a... Read More.

A North Port man has been arrested after a drag racing incident that happened more than a year ago. According to the North Port Sun, 28-year old Dennis Bratnichenko caused a crash that left... Read More.