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October Marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Southwest Florida

Thursday, October 9

October Marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Southwest Florida CHARLOTTE & SARASOTA COUNTIES, Fla. – October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to honor survivors, remember victims, and raise awareness about local resources for those affected by abuse. In Charlotte County, the C.A.R.E. Victim Services... Read More.

Waterfest Returns To Englewood Beach This Weekend

Wednesday, October 8

Englewood Beach Waterfest to Host APBA World Championship Finale The 2025 Englewood Beach Waterfest is set to make history as it hosts the American Powerboat Association (APBA) World Championship finale from October 10–12. For the first time, the festival will serve as the final stop... Read More.

Stone Crab Season Opens October 15 in Florida

Tuesday, October 7

Stone Crab Season Opens October 15 in Florida The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has announced that the 2025–2026 recreational and commercial stone crab season opens Tuesday, October 15, and runs through May 1, 2026. The season will close on May 2. Harvesters are... Read More.

DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Hosts National Night Out October 7

Thursday, October 2

DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Hosts National Night Out October 7 The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office invites the community to its National Night Out on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, from 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Turner Agri-Civic Center, 2250 NE Roan St., Arcadia. This free,... Read More.

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New Florida Laws Take Effect October 1

Wednesday, October 1

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — As of October 1, 2025, Florida is enacting a sweeping batch of new laws passed during the 2025 legislative session. More than two dozen statutes covering criminal justice, property, technology, and tenant rights are now live — with some notable changes... Read More.

No High-Speed Chase, but Arrest was In-Tents!

Tuesday, September 30

Press Release Charlotte County Sheriff's OfficeSeptember 30, 2025 – Punta Gorda, FLA man known for fleeing from law enforcement in vehicles opted not to run on foot from a K9 deputy.A Punta Gorda man, identified as Richard Howard Schumacher (1/27/1990), fled from Charlotte County... Read More.

The Blue Angels Will Perform At The Florida International Air Show

Monday, September 29

The Blue Angels will soar over Southwest Florida for the Florida International Air ShowThe Blue Angels highlight a thrilling array of performers in the skies over Punta Gorda, November 1 & 2Punta Gorda, Florida, October 19, 2025 –After taking a year off in 2024... Read More.

The Blue Angels Return for the Florida International Air Show in Punta Gorda

Friday, September 26

The Blue Angels Return for the Florida International Air Show in Punta Gorda PUNTA GORDA, Fla. – The skies over Southwest Florida will roar to life November 1–2 as the Florida International Air Show makes its return to Punta Gorda Airport after a one-year hiatus.... Read More.

Charlotte County Deputies Bust Statewide Diesel Theft Ring

Thursday, September 25

PRESS RELEASE CHARLOTTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICESeptember 24, 2025 – Punta Gorda, FLCharlotte County deputies caught members of a statewide diesel fuel theft ring in the act at a gas station in Punta Gorda.Just before midnight on Monday, September 22, Charlotte County deputies were made... Read More.

Wanted Suspect Apprehended After Multi-County Pursuit

Wednesday, September 24

Wanted Suspect Apprehended After Multi-County Pursuit CHARLOTTE COUNTY – A joint operation between the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) led to the arrest of wanted suspect Philip McBurney on Monday, following a high-speed pursuit across county lines. According to CCSO,... Read More.