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Local Man Arrested In Connection With Capital Riots

Friday, February 12 by Cecilia Lewis

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... Read More.

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

Monday, February 8 by Cecilia Lewis

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.

Charlotte County Library System Opens Centennial Exhibit

Thursday, February 4 by Cecilia Lewis

Charlotte County Libraries & History has opened their newest centennial exhibit, “Telling Your Story,” that features objects from the county’s archival collection.

$2M Winning Powerball Ticket Purchased In North Port

Tuesday, January 26 by Cecilia Lewis

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 by Cecilia Lewis

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 by Cecilia Lewis

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 by Cecilia Lewis

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.