A Port Charlotte man, arrested early Saturday morning on charges related to both buying and selling controlled substances, swallowed what he thought was an oxycodone pill he had just purchased from undercover detectives. ... Read More.

Veterans and patriotic groups in Englewood gatherered Memorial Day to remember the fallen and honor their sacrifice in a unique way. After a service complete with the laying of a memorial wreath, a 21-gun salute... Read More.

A Port Charlotte man and two Charlotte County Jail inmates have been charged with conspiracy and introduction of contraband into the County Jail after detectives intercepted an attempt to drop off drugs. CCSO... Read More.

Summer hours are now in effect for Sarasota County's Beach Lifeguard-protected beaches. Hours lifeguards are present as of Satruday are 10 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. daily. The extended hours will run through Labor Day... Read More.

Charlotte County Animal Control has issued a 30-day rabies alert after a dog was exposed to a bat that tested positive for rabies. The rabies alert covers Studio Avenue, Hillsborough Boulevard, Liberto Street,... Read More.

The Sarasota County Health Department's Health In Motion Mobile Medical Unit staff will provide free and low-cost health services at 11 sites around the county during June. The Elsie Quirk Library at 100... Read More.

Sarasota County's Beach Lifeguard operational hours will be extended on all guarded beaches beginning Saturday, May 25 from 10 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. daily. The extended hours will run through Labor Day Weekend. Sarasota... Read More.

The National Climate Prediction Center says this years' hurricane season brings with it a 70% chance of up to 20 named storms, as many as 11 of them hurricanes. The Herald-Tribune reports... Read More.