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Port Charlotte Town Center Could Face Uncertain Future

Tuesday, March 9

Port Charlotte Town Center Mall could be facing an uncertain future. The Bloomberg Report reports that Washington Prime Group, parent company of the Port Charlotte Town Center mall in Port Charlotte and Edison Mall in Fort Myers is preparing to file for bankruptcy. This... Read More.

Attorney General Consumer Alert -Covid Vaccination Card Scam

Sunday, March 7

Charlotte County Sheriffs Office COVID-19 vaccinations are a hot topic around the nation as they attempt to quickly vaccinate the population. When you receive your vaccination, please remember that you should not be posting your CDC vaccination card on social media. This info can be used... Read More.

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Florida Highway Patrol To Participate In Operation Safe Drive

Tuesday, March 2

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today through March 4, 2021, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) joins its southeastern law enforcement partners to participate in the Operation Safe DRIVE (Distracted Reckless Impaired Visibility Enforcement) safety campaign. The Operation Safe DRIVE campaign is a high visibility, education and enforcement... Read More.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission Adopts New Reptile Regulations

Sunday, February 28

Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission approves rule changes to help protect Florida from 16 high-risk invasive reptilesAt its February 2021 meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved staff recommendations to create new rules to address the importation, breeding and possession of... Read More.

FBI Targets Englewood Resident in Capitol Insurrection

Wednesday, February 24

ENGLEWOOD —A federal judge has ruled that Graydon Young, 54, of Englewood will stay in jail without bond. In an FBI report, Young and other members of the Oath Keepers stormed into the Capitol Rotunda on January 6th. He and others are also accused... Read More.

Gas Prices Surge Due To Artic Blast In Texas

Monday, February 22

TAMPA, Fla., (February 22, 2021) — Florida gas prices shot up last week, as arctic weather wreaked havoc on the Gulf Coast refinery region and caused a surge in fuel prices. Power outages knocked gasoline refineries in Texas and neighboring states offline and interfered... Read More.

Punta Gorda Airport Considers Changes

Friday, February 19

A proposal by the Charlotte County Legislators could affect how the Charlotte County Airport Authority elects it’s members.Up for discussion is a proposal to make all five Airport Authority commissioners elected at large. Currently each candidate represents only one of the county’s five districts.If... Read More.

Fentanyl Overdose Leads To Manslaughter Arrest

Wednesday, February 17

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has charged a Venice man with Manslaughter following a May 2020 overdose.Deputies responded to the report of an unconscious man lying in the caller’s front yard along Fray Street in Englewood, just before 6:30 a.m., on May 28, 2020.... Read More.

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces the 2021 Florida Military Friendly Guide

Tuesday, February 16

Tallahassee, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis announced the publication of the 2021 Florida Military Friendly Guide. The Guide updates the programs, policies and benefits Florida provides for our servicemembers, their families and military veterans.“The Florida Military Friendly Guide reflects Florida’s consistent commitment to our military... Read More.

Florida Gas Prices Edge Lower

Monday, February 15

TAMPA, Fla., (February 15, 2021) — Florida gas prices took a step back last week. The average price for a gallon of gasoline declined 2 cents, since last Sunday.“Drivers got a break from rising prices at the pump, last week,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman,... Read More.