Punta Gorda's plan to annex a part of Charlotte County's is on hold. The Charlotte County Commission decided today that the city jumped the gun. County officials say they want more time... Read More.

The Venice Fire Department's gotten a $311,000 grant from FEMA's Assistance to Firefighters Grant program to buy new radios with amplifiers that allow them to work inside hardened buildings, two thermal imaging cameras, and... Read More.

Sarasota County's Office of Financial Management has won the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award" for the 23rd time. This time for its fiscal year 2013 budget. The award is given by the Government... Read More.

The Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park has been closed due to standing rain water that has affected the parking lot, picnic areas, and trails. As of 9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 11, 2013, the park... Read More.

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla.- Charlotte County Sheriff's deputies arrested Michael Damon, 25, of 21298 Percy Ave., on Monday on animal cruelty charges after an investigation stemming back to December of last year. Damon is charged with... Read More.

The City of Punta Gorda Utilities Department will be starting a gravity sewer replacement project Monday, June 24, 2013. The project is anticipated to take approximately 4 weeks to complete. Please NOTE that... Read More.

The jury's been picked to hear the case against a North Port man accused of taking photos of himself molesting a 2-year-old girl. 38-year old Anthony Hanifan was arrested last August after his... Read More.

A group of volunteers have started an effort to get a handle on the estimated thousands of feral cats roaming Charlotte County. Over 30-cats were trapped over the weekend. NBC2 reports they've... Read More.