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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.

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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.

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.

North Port Man Charged After Allegedly Stealing, Crashing Woman’s Car

Thursday, May 30

A North Port man is facing charges after police say he stole a woman's car and later crashed it off I-75 and Laurel Road. Officers were called early Tuesday morning to a home in... 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.

Allegiant Hires Manager for Port Charlotte-Based Sunseeker Resort

Monday, May 27

Allegiant Air announced last week they have hired veteran hotelier Paul Berry to run their resort division, and with it, the new Sunseeker Resort in Port Charlotte. Berry called the project "an integral part... Read More.