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Missing North Port Man Found Monday in Tennessee

Tuesday, July 2

A North Port man who was reported missing on Sunday has been located safe and sound in Tennessee. 86-year old Lazar Tapesh told police he was "driving to Romania," which his family says may... Read More.

North Port Police Working on the Carton Caper

Thursday, June 27

North Port Police are searching for a “Carton Caper” suspect who they say stole cigarettes from two different Dollar General stores in the area. This morning around 10:49 a.m. NPPD posted surveillance video on... Read More.

North Port, Punta Gorda Crime Rates Skyrocket By 30-45 Percent

Monday, June 24

Crime rates in North Port and Port Charlotte skyrocketed through the first few months of the year, according to crime stats released yesterday by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. While the statewide crime... Read More.

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Sexual Predator in North Port Faces Additional Charges

Thursday, June 20

A registered sexual predator living in North Port who is facing charges for his alleged behavior at a local pool was arrested in Jackson County, Texas on new charges this week. Deputies in Charlotte... Read More.

North Port Man Faces Marijuana Smuggling Charges

Wednesday, June 19

A North Port man was arrested this week after a traffic stop yielded an amount of marijuana edibles and vape cartridges. 38-year old Norberto Rodriguez was pulled over on I-75 in Charlotte County on... Read More.

Drowning Death in North Port

Monday, June 17

A two-year-old boy allegedly drowned in his family’s backyard pool earlier today. Around 11:30 a.m. North Port Police say the incident was located in the 2500 block of Beaver Terrace. Police say the child... Read More.

North Port Residents Facing Large Tax Hike

Thursday, June 13

Residents of North Port could be seeing a big hike in their tax rate to cover the costs of a host of new projects. The city announced this week that the city's tax rate... Read More.

North Port to Defer Impact Fees for New Hampton Inn

Thursday, June 13

North Port city commissioners this week agreed to defer impact fees for the proposed Hampton Inn & Suites, the city's first new hotel in more than 45 years. The board said they will also... Read More.

North Port PD Drop Burglary Charges Against Two Men

Sunday, June 9

Burglary charges have been dropped against two men that were accused of stealing from the North Port Lowe’s last June. The two men- Cody Corbett and Gregory Lowe- were named as suspects in February... Read More.

North Fort Myers Shooting Under Investigation

Wednesday, June 5

Shots were fired at a North Fort Myers 7-Eleven early this morning. According to an employee, the shooting happened between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. between two men outside of the Bayshore Road location.... Read More.