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Local Man Arrested In Connection With Capital Riots

Friday, February 12

A local Port Charlotte County man has been arrested in connection with the Jan. 6th Capital riots. Adam Avery Honeycutt owns Bundy’s Bail Bonds at 4549 Tamiami Trail in Punta Gorda.He was taken into custody Thursday by the FBI in Jacksonville.Honeycutt is facing two... Read More.

Over $53k in Fentanyl and Meth Sized in Port Charlotte

Monday, February 8

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit, with the assistance of additional members, executed a search warrant at 2369 Starlite Lane in Port Charlotte. On the morning of February 4th, 2021, after making certain the home was safe to enter, members of the narcotics... Read More.

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Charlotte County Library System Opens Centennial Exhibit

Thursday, February 4

Charlotte County Libraries & History has opened their newest centennial exhibit, “Telling Your Story,” that features objects from the county’s archival collection.The exhibits are on display through December 2021 at the Punta Gorda Charlotte Library, Mid-County Regional Library and Englewood Charlotte Public Library. Each location... Read More.

$2M Winning Powerball Ticket Purchased In North Port

Tuesday, January 26

One lucky North Port citizen is holding a $2 Million dollar winning Lottery ticket from Saturday’s Powerball drawing. The Florida Lottery says there were 4 winning tickets. Four players each won $1 million and two players each won $2 million from their tickets.The winning... Read More.

Graffiti Artist Vandalizing Punta Gorda Businesses

Monday, January 25

Punta Gorda Police Department Report~Several businesses in Punta Gorda have been vandalized in the past month by someone using the tag "SKRIBLZ." If anyone has information on these crimes, please contact Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-780-TIPS or by using the P3 Tips... Read More.

Florida ID Now Needed For Covid-19 Vaccine

Friday, January 22

State Surgeon General Dr. Scott Rivkees issued a Public Health Advisory Thursday January 21st, prioritizing Florida residents for the Covid-19 Vaccines. Gov. Ron DeSantis said publicly that the shots should be reserved for part-time or full-time residents of the Sunshine State.In his order, Rivkees... Read More.

Murder Suicide Rocks Port Charlotte Neighborhood

Thursday, January 21

CHARLOTTE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE-Around 9:30 Wednesday morning, a call was placed into the Charlotte County Sheriffs office reporting multiple shots fired heard on Great Falls Terrace. When deputies arrived they found a single female victim in the driver seat of her vehicle. Multiple rounds... Read More.

Florida Welcomes Home Former President Donald Trump

Wednesday, January 20

President Trump arrives in West Palm Beach Outgoing President Donald J. Trump arrived to his home at Mara Lago this Wednesday spending his final minutes as President of the United States in his Florida residence. Trump opted to skip his successor’s inauguration. Trump was the first... Read More.

PGA moves 2021 WGC-Mexico Championship To Bradenton

Tuesday, January 19

The World Golf Championship event scheduled for Mexico City is being moved to Florida this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The plan is to relocate the event for this year only.The event will take place at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.The... Read More.

Publix To Begin Offering COVID-19 Vaccine

Monday, January 18

Publix will soon offer COVID-19 vaccinations in 105 stores across 12 counties in Florida.Those who are 65 and older can receive the vaccines by appointment only and at no cost. Those with health insurance need to bring their insurance card to their appointment. Those... Read More.