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Two Arrested in Port Charlotte Drug Bust

Friday, May 10

Police in Port Charlotte this week arrested a pair of alleged drug dealers. Officers went to the home in the 21200 block of Burkhart Drive after a pair of overdoses were reported there in... Read More.

Charlotte Co. Commissioners OK $600K on Various Projects

Thursday, May 9

Charlotte County commissioners last week approved more than $600,000 worth of projects, including $200,000 for a beach renourishment project for Manasota Key. The 8-year long project is expected to cost $37.5 million, of which... Read More.

Woman Pulls Gator From Pants During Charlotte Co. Traffic Stop

Wednesday, May 8

Charlotte Co Sheriff’s officials say a Florida woman pulled a small alligator from her yoga pants during a traffic stop. The Charlotte County sheriff’s deputy stopped a pickup truck Monday afternoon after it ran a... Read More.

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Charlotte Co. Officials Trying to Identify Walmart Shoplifter

Tuesday, May 7

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public's help in identifying and locating a man wanted for allegedly stealing $6,000 of jewelry from Walmart on Murdock Circle. Police say last month, 26-year... Read More.

Port Charlotte Man Arrested, Charged in Robbery Spree

Monday, May 6

Police in Charlotte Co have arrested a 22-year old Port Charlotte man that they say is behind a number of recent robberies. 22-year-old Shamar Dameon Blair is thought to be the primary suspect in... Read More.

Four Arrested in Connection with Charlotte Co. Drug Overdoses

Thursday, May 2

Four people were arrested after the Charlotte County Sheriffs Office raided a home in Port Charlotte yesterday morning. Officers went to the home on Glendale Avenue after a pair of overdoses were reported in... Read More.

Charlotte Co. Woman Charged With Making Money

Tuesday, April 30

Deputies say a Charlotte County woman spread fake money throughout the Suncoast, including Charlotte, Sarasota and Polk counties. Sabrina Fisher, 34, allegedly made the phony bills in DeSoto County and then transported them throughout... Read More.

Charlotte Co. Officials Investigating Death of Infant Girl

Tuesday, April 30

Officials in Charlotte County are investigating the death of a 1-year-old girl last week. Emergency crews were called to a home in Punta Gorda last Wednesday on a call of an infant that wasn't... Read More.

Charlotte CO. Man Arrested in Stabbing Death

Monday, April 29

A man accused of stabbing another man to death during a fight in Charlotte County was arrested on Sunday night. Rondale Robbins, 29, allegedly stabbed the victim outside of the victim's home on Midway... Read More.

Port Charlotte HS Student Arrested for Threats Against Teacher

Friday, April 26

A Port Charlotte High School student was arrested on Wednesday he posted drawings on Instagram depicting violence against a teacher. 18-year old Eric Eastman was charged with 'sending a written threat to kill' after... Read More.