Some children wandered the woods looking for help Friday night in Punta Gorda. Their parents also face child neglect charges. NBC2 reports investigators saying Michael and Sarah Butcher caused a problem at Water's Edge Resort. Following their... Read More.

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office looks out for speeders in Port Charlotte this week. Deputies have staked out Kings Highway between Highway 41 and Sandhill Boulevard for those going above the limit. They have... Read More.

CCSO's looking into a possible scam. It seems some county residents, particularly those in the area of Midway Blvd. near Lakeview Blvd., may have seen envelopes in their mailbox claiming to be soliciting... Read More.

Narcotics detectives arrested three East Englewood men this morning on drug charges after serving a search warrant at their home. CCSO detectives obtained the warrant after several tips about activity at 11885 Newgate... Read More.

Five companies have submitted bids to temporarily manage Warm Mineral Springs. North Port officials opened the bids today, but wouldn't reveal anything more than the names of the companies. The herald-Tribune reports... Read More.

For the third time, Sen. Bill Nelson wants the labor department to investigate the state's new computer system for unemployment benefits. Since CONNECT began operating in October, over 50,000 Floridians have spent some time waiting... Read More.

Florida's governor sees the President today. Rick Scott and other top Republicans meet in Washington for the Republican Governor's Association meeting. Scott has spent months trying to meet with the President over increases in flood insurance... Read More.

47-year old Paul Vangelder of Port Charlotte's in the Sarasota County Jail without bond, after being arrested in a sting. The Herald-Tribune reports North Port Police say Vangelder thought he was meeting the... Read More.