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Almost A Dozen Animals Removed From Punta Gorda Rescue Facility

Wednesday, May 18

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — Charlotte County Animal Control removed animals from All Creatures Safe Haven, a rescue facility in Punta Gorda. A variety of animals were removed including dogs, cats, a horse, and pigs who were in terrible condition. The owner said she was operating... Read More.

Governor Ron DeSantis Protects Floridians from Protests Outside Their Homes

Tuesday, May 17

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 1571, which prohibits picketing and protesting outside of a person’s place of residence. “Sending unruly mobs to private residences, like we have seen with the angry crowds in front of the homes of Supreme Court justices, is... Read More.

National Police Week 2022

Monday, May 16

This week, we honor all of the men and women who wear the uniform and take an oath to serve and protect their community. In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15... Read More.

2 Die In Burnt Store Road Construction Accident

Tuesday, May 10

Punta Gorda, FL – May 10, 2022 Just before 2 p.m. on May 9th, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office responded to an incident on Burnt Store Road that resulted in the death of two construction workers. The victims were identified as 41-year-old Marcos Santiz-Lopez and... Read More.

DeSoto County Commissioners Set Public Meeting Set To Discuss Ordinance For Planned Unit Developments

Monday, May 9

The Board of County Commissioners of DeSoto County, Florida will consider the adoption of an ordinance at its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at 6:30 PM or as soon thereafter as it may be heard, in the County Commission Meeting Room... Read More.

Hurricane Preparedness Week

Sunday, May 8

This week the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind the DeSoto County Community that we are currently entering Hurricane Season and this week is Hurricane Preparedness Week. Make sure you have your hurricane supplies ready, and you have a plan in place.... Read More.

Human Skeletal Remains Discovered Within Babcock Ranch Curry Creek Wildlife Preserve

Saturday, May 7

Human skeletal remains were discovered on the east side of the Curry Creek Wildlife Preserve in Babcock Ranch. Identification has not been made. Just after 10 a.m. dispatch received a call from the Babcock Ranch Community Patrol advising that a land development company had discovered... Read More.

Man Arrested On Multiple Drug Charges After Resisting Arrest

Sunday, April 3

Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office ~ After fleeing from an attempted traffic stop, a man was later taken into custody on multiple drug-related charges and resisting arrest. Logan R. Schaefer (06/02/96) On Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at approximately 11:20pm, deputies observed Logan Robert Schaefer (06/02/96) driving a black... Read More.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY GRAND JURY INDICTS ON FENTANYL OVERDOSE DEATH

Tuesday, March 29

BREAKING NEWS…. The Charlotte County Grand Jury returned an indictment today charging Jamil John Mahshie, 35 years old, with First Degree Murder – Unlawful Distribution of Fentanyl; Sale or Delivery of a Controlled Substance; Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell or Deliver;... Read More.