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North Port Police Searching for 2 People who Stole Bank Cards

Friday, May 24

North Port police are looking for two accused thieves. Law enforcement tweeted out a photo of two people who are believed to have stolen bank cards and used them to buy nearly $4500 dollars... Read More.

Pair Charged in North Port Drug Bust

Monday, May 20

A raid on a North Port home led to the arrests of two men. Officers went to the home in the 5600 block of Brickell Drive on Thursday and found drugs and guns. While... Read More.

Missing Autistic Teen from Port Charlotte Found Safe in Mississippi

Thursday, May 16

Police say an autistic teen from Port Charlotte who went missing Monday has been found safe and sound in Mississippi. 53-year old Brenda Cambron, the girl's biological mother, now faces charges of kidnapping. Both... Read More.

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One Injured in Port Charlotte House Fire

Wednesday, May 15

One person was injured after a house fire in the 70 block of Hannah Street in Port Charlotte early Tuesday morning. Just before 1230am, fire crews were called to the home and found flames... Read More.

North Port Man Arrested After Intentionally Crashing into Vehicle

Tuesday, May 14

A North Port man is behind bars after Cape Coral Police say he intentionally crashed into another vehicle while driving recklessly under the influence. This pastSaturday, around 10:57 p.m. Cape Coral Police responded... Read More.

Port Charlotte Couple Nabbed on Drug Charges for Second Time in One Month

Tuesday, May 14

A Port Charlotte couple is behind bars, facing felong drug charges for the second time in a month. Police stopped a pickup truck carrying 23-year old Matthew Nero and 19-year old Alexa Powers on... Read More.

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.

Salvation Army Closes on Permanent Home in North Port

Wednesday, May 8

The Salvation Army has closed on a purchase of a 12 acre property in North Port, its first-ever permanent home in the city. The former church property at 14600 Tamiami Trail will eventually be... 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.

US-41 Crash Leads to Gas Leak in North Port

Friday, May 3

A Thursday afternoon crash in North Port led to a natural gas leak. Officials say the accident happened at U.S. 41 and River Road. A van involved failed to stop and kept heading south... Read More.