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A domestic disturbance 911 call from a residence in Englewood Sunday evening culminated in an officer-involved fatal shooting. Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell said a male making threats against deputies could be hear... Read More.
The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office says a total of 10 people have been arrested in connection with the theft of firearms, knives and ammunition from a home on Austrian Boulevard in Punta Gorda. ... Read More.
The city of North Port might have to rethink where it is going to put two dispensaries of medical marijuana. Back in November, the city council approved the dispensaries at locations east and... Read More.
Something to watch for in Punta Gorda this week. Starting Wednesday, the city's Wastewater Collection Division will close a section of Carmalita Street between 41 Northbound and Taylor Road. That closure will... Read More.
There's a new director of Planning and Development Services in Sarasota County. Matt Osterhoudt is getting the job full-time after having served as interim director since last year. Previously, he served as... Read More.
A heads-up for motorists in Charlotte County, the sheriff's office is paying special attention to traffic enforement at several locations this week. Deputies are watching for speeders in the Bermont Road, State Road... Read More.
Responding to a domestic disturbance call last night, Charlotte County Sheriff's Deputies shot and killed an individual who was said to be armed. It happened shortly after eight o'clock at a home in... Read More.
Prices at the pump held fairly steady over the past week, but Triple-A warns that increases are coming as refineries move into maintenance season, which means reduced gasoline production. In Florida, the statewide average... Read More.