Englewood’s Labor Day tradition is back on track for 2024. In 1956 Jo Cortes, local journalist and community activist, came up with the idea of "Pioneer Days." The purpose was to celebrate the 60th... Read More.

Myakka River Update The... Read More.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flood Warning for the areas mentioned below until the Myakka River recedes. Areas immediately surrounding the river, especially low-lying areas, may experience up to two feet... Read More.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Aug. 5, 2024) — If you are concerned your private well may have been contaminated by the flooding from Hurricane Debby, you can test your water at no cost to you... Read More.

Fraud Suspect Arrested And One On The Run On May 20, 2024, the DeSoto... Read More.

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has released a partial list of roads currently impacted by flooding: • Pinebrook Rd at Edmundson Rd • River Rd at Center Rd • McIntosh Rd south of King Richard • Beneva Rd... Read More.

August 4, 2024  Evening Update on Tropical Storm Debby  Sarasota County Government has declared a local state of emergency for Sarasota County.  This authorizes the expenditure of public funds to repair... Read More.