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Salvation Army Planning Major Expansion in North Port

Friday, May 3

The Salvation Army is planning a major expansion in North Port. The nonproft recently purchased 12 acres of lane at 14600 Tamiami Trail, the home of what was a former church and the police... Read More.

Drug Bust at a North Port Home

Thursday, May 2

Members of the Special Investigations Unit and Special Response Team conducted a search warrant on Wednesday morning for drug activity at 8034 Herbison Avenue. 55-year-old Barry Whitehead was arrested for having drugs, paraphernalia, and keeping... Read More.

North Port Police Roll Out Body Cameras for 84 Officers

Thursday, May 2

84 North Port police officers will be wearing body cameras when they go on duty starting this week. Those wearing the cameras include everyone from those on patrol to school resource officers to those... Read More.

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North Port Man Gets Life in Prison in Girlfriend’s Murder

Monday, April 29

A 43-year-old North Port man will spend the rest of his life in prison in connection with the murder of his live-in girlfriend, Erica White, last year. Jason Doty had already been found guilty... Read More.

North Port Parents Dead Following April 20th Crash in Lee Co.

Monday, April 29

A North Port woman that was injured in a crash last weekend in Lee County has died. Last Saturday, a Jeep carrying 36-year old Jesus Machado, his wife, 30-year old Keli, and their three... 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.

Port Charlotte Man Taken into Custody on Child Sex Abuse Charges

Thursday, April 25

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office worked with U.S. Marshals to take a man into custody who they say sexually abused children around a decade ago.Phillip Lindner, 42, of Port Charlotte was taken into custody... Read More.

72 Animals Rescued from ‘Deplorable Conditions’ Inside Port Charlotte Home

Monday, April 22

Six dozen animals were rescued from a Port Charlotte home last week. Officials say 30 cats, ten pigs and piglets, plus reptiles, rats, hamsters and a dog were found living in a small home... Read More.

North Port Man Dead, 4 Injured in North Fort Myers Crash

Monday, April 22

A North Port man has died and four others were injured after a crash Saturday night on US-41 in North Fort Myers. Police say the unnamed 36-year old man was driving a Jeep on... Read More.

Foster Parent on Trial for Sex Abuse Found Dead Inside North Port Home

Friday, April 19

A foster parent whose trial began this week on sexual abuse charges has died. Police say Gilberto Rios was charged with sexually abusing a 3-year old girl in his care. In the first three... Read More.