Police Investigate Boater Dispute Under Barron Collier Bridge PUNTA GORDA, FL – The Punta Gorda Police Department and The Coast Guard are actively investigating an incident involving... Read More.

PRESS RELEASE CHARLOTTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE April 1, 2025 – Port Charlotte, FL A man and woman were arrested after an infant in their care had to have emergency surgery to repair damage to its skull... Read More.

North Port Police Department Hosts Special Event for Autism Awareness Month NORTH PORT, FL – In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, the North Port Police Department invites... Read More.

SARASOTA COUNTY – With the help of a $75,000 grant from the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), projects at Ted Sperling Park at South Lido Beach and North Jetty Park have removed 30 invasive plants... Read More.

SARASOTA — The Sarasota County Commission has voted to move forward with repairs to Manasota Key Road, approving a plan that includes a temporary access road while a permanent rebuild is... Read More.

SARASOTA COUNTY - A burn ban is currently in effect for Sarasota County due to local drought conditions and an increased chance of fire hazards.Under Sarasota County’s burn ban ordinance (Sarasota County Code Section 58-2), burn... Read More.

March 26, 2025 – Port Charlotte, FL At approximately 3:30pm on Monday, March 24, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit observed Samantha James (12/09/1995) in the parking lot of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet (located at... Read More.