A Port Charlotte handyman hired to paint and do maintenance on a couple's residence is accused of stealing over $14,000 while they were out of state. CCSO deputies allege 55-year old Christopher Israel... Read More.

It's illegal to operate any motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. 58-year old Kenneth Smith of Punta Gorda found that out the hard way last night when CCSO deputies... Read More.

North Port's hired its first in house city attorney. The City Commission today voted 4-1 to hire Mark Moriarty to create and lead the city's legal department. The Herald-Tribune reports Moriarty will... Read More.

Safe Choices Security's named Punta Gorda one of the 20-safest places to live in Florida. A city spokesperson says Safe Choices compared 2012 FBI crime statistics, including both property and violent crimes,... Read More.

How can the Parkside community be revitalized? That's the topic of a meeting on Wednesday night, and officials hope you'll attend and give them your ideas. Parkside has more than 8,000 residents and 800... Read More.

A 17 year old Port Charlotte girl reported missing earlier this week may be headed to South Carolina by way of Amtrak. Brenda Garcia was last seen by her parents Tuesday, and... Read More.

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office wants information on golf cart thefts. It says someone stole six of them, drove them around, and left them at other parts of Knights Island last weekend. The office says it... Read More.

Leaders in Venice next week dress in drag to benefit Venice's Chalk Festival. Mayor John Holic, Fins at Sharky's owner Mike Pachota, and former Venice Gondolier editor Bob Vedder turn into queens on Wednesday night. They... Read More.