The Venice Fire Department’s rescue boat was launched last night around 9 to assist the United States Coast Guard in the search for a vessel in distress about 1 mile off the coast. A... Read More.

Want to get a personal alert when there is a major road closure in Charlotte County? Find out when someone's been reported missing endangered person in your area? Maybe you want an anonymous... Read More.

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office pays special attention to speeders in Port Charlotte next week. Starting Monday, deputies stake out stretches of two roads to watch for those who drive over the limit. They... Read More.

Punta Gorda Police Detectives have a 2nd suspect in custody in a string of bicycle thefts. WINK reports the suspect is a 13-year old from Ft. Myers. The other suspect is ... Read More.

Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston never faced sexual assault charges, but a report from the New York Times bashes the university and Tallahassee police for the investigation. State attorney Willie Meggs has expressed... Read More.

The new Mall at University Town Center's having a special Sneak Peek Charity Preview the night before the officially open in October. The Herald-Tribune's reporting many of the 100-stores and restaurants will... Read More.

Amazon.com's going to start collecting Florida's 6% sales tax starting May 1. The move follows the decision by Amazon to build distribution centers in the Sunshine State. WINK reports that under current... Read More.

CCSO detectives are asking for assistance in identifying two men suspected of stealing over $4,000 worth of gaming gear from the Wal-Mart Super Center in Port Charlotte. It happened a little before 2a.m.... Read More.