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One Charged, One Shot in Port Charlotte Domestic Incident

Sunday, June 23

A Port Charlotte man was rushed to the hospital Saturday night after he was shot in what police are calling a domestic incident. Officials with the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office say Frantz Pierre-Louis was... Read More.

Charlotte County Deputy Resigns

Friday, June 14

A Charlotte County deputy resigned after investigators said he showed up drunk to a Sheriff's Office sponsored children's event. Joshua Muse admitted he made a mistake, but hopes this incident can be a learning... Read More.

Charlotte Co. Sheriffs Office Looking for Tipster in 1990 Murder

Wednesday, June 5

Officials with the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office are looking for a person who submitted a tip in connection with a nearly 30-year old murder. Officials say someone reported a suspicious person in the Deep... Read More.

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Port Charlotte Woman Wont Face Jail Time in Death of Boyfriend

Tuesday, June 4

A woman who was initially charged with second degree murder following a domestic incident in Port Charlotte last November will not face jail time after pleading guilty to a lesser charge. Deputies responded to... Read More.

Port Charlotte Abuse Victim Given Probation in Stabbing Death of Boyfriend

Monday, June 3

A woman whom officials called a 'repeat abuse victim' will not face any prison time in the stabbing of her boyfriend. 34-year old Ashley Britto had been arrested on a murder charge and plead... Read More.

Charlotte Correctional Worker Charged with Smuggling Contraband to Inmate

Monday, June 3

An employee at the Charlotte Correctional Institution is facing felony charges after she allegedly smuggled in contraband through prison security. 27-year old Kaityln Robertson allegedly brought a pack of cigarettes, a SIM card, and... Read More.

Port Charlotte Teacher Gets 9 Years For Causing Fatal Motorcycle Crash

Tuesday, May 28

A former Port Charlotte school teacher will be spending the next nine years in prison after being found guilty of intentionally hitting and killing a motorcyclist. 62-year old Stephen Lawrence was sentenced last week... Read More.

Property Taxes to Increase in Eight Charlotte County Neighborhoods

Monday, May 27

Eight different Charlotte County neighborhoods are expected to see their property taxes rise thanks to paving, sidewalk and bridge projects. At their meeting tomorrow, county commissioners are expected to vote on whether to send... Read More.

Charlotte Co. Officials Searching for Armed Robbers

Thursday, May 23

Officials in Port Charlotte are investigating an armed robbery that took place at a home in the 3100 block of Conway Boulevard. Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office officials say two men were posing as utility... Read More.

Charlotte Co. Graduation Rate Increases By 7 Percent

Tuesday, May 21

The graduation rate in Charlotte County jumped by nearly 7 percent in the 2018-19 school year. District officials said on Tuesday that the 900-plus students that will get their caps and gowns this week... Read More.