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Port Charlotte Town Center Could Face Uncertain Future

Tuesday, March 9 by Cecilia Lewis

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 by Cecilia Lewis

Charlotte County Sheriffs Office COVID-19 vaccinations are a hot topic around the nation as they attempt to quickly vaccinate the population. When... Read More.

Florida Highway Patrol To Participate In Operation Safe Drive

Tuesday, March 2 by Cecilia Lewis

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 by Cecilia Lewis

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

FBI Targets Englewood Resident in Capitol Insurrection

Wednesday, February 24 by Cecilia Lewis

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... Read More.

Gas Prices Surge Due To Artic Blast In Texas

Monday, February 22 by Cecilia Lewis

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 by Cecilia Lewis

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... Read More.

Fentanyl Overdose Leads To Manslaughter Arrest

Wednesday, February 17 by Cecilia Lewis

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... Read More.

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces the 2021 Florida Military Friendly Guide

Tuesday, February 16 by Cecilia Lewis

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... Read More.

Florida Gas Prices Edge Lower

Monday, February 15 by Cecilia Lewis

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.