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.

Sheriff Hoffman Addresses Synagogue Fire Investigation in Punta Gorda SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt A. Hoffman issued a statement following a suspicious fire at a synagogue... Read More.

Armed Robbery Reported at North Port 7-Eleven, Suspect Linked to Multiple Incidents Across Florida Around 4:00 a.m. Friday, North Port Police responded to a reported armed robbery at the... Read More.

Englewood Beach Waterfest to Host APBA World Championship Finale The 2025 Englewood Beach Waterfest is set to make history as it hosts the American Powerboat Association (APBA) World Championship... Read More.

Venice Police Department Hosts “Go Gold” Blood Drive Friday The OneBlood Big Red Bus will be at the Venice Police Department, 1575 E. Venice Ave., on Friday, September 19,... Read More.

Press Release Sarasota County FloridaSARASOTA COUNTY– The Sarasota County South County Courthouse Project was awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design or LEED Silver certification.The project included the construction of a new two-story courthouse,... Read More.

Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office K9s Receive Donated Protective Vests September 15, 2025 | Charlotte County, FL — Four members of the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit... Read More.