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Bayfront Health Hospitals, Medical Groups Is Now ShorePoint Health

Wednesday, December 1

Southwest Florida’s three Bayfront Health hospitals and their affiliated medical groups announced they are coming together under one name: ShorePoint Health.The following entities will fall under the ShorePoint Health brand umbrella:Bayfront Health Port Charlotte is now ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte Bayfront Health Punta... Read More.

DeSoto County Sheriff’s To Hold Hiring Event

Monday, November 29

DCSO will be having a hiring event at the Sheriff's Office on December 2nd starting at 09:00 am till 02:00 pm. DeSoto County Sheriff's Office has a wide variety of exciting career opportunities such as: Law Enforcement Deputy, Detention Deputy, Telecommunications Dispatcher, School Crossing Guard... Read More.

Governor DeSantis Announces Florida Visitation Tops Pre-Pandemic Levels

Saturday, November 27

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor DeSantis announced that Florida’s visitation from July to September 2021 exceeded 2019’s visitation over the same period for the first time since 2020. Governor DeSantis made this announcement based on VISIT FLORIDA’s estimates that show Florida welcomed a total of... Read More.

Arcadia Boys & Girls Club Help DeSoto County Families Enjoy A Thanksgiving Meal

Thursday, November 25

The Boys and Girls Club of DeSoto County provided free provided free Thanksgiving dinners to almost 400 DeSoto County families. This was made possible by Louis and Gloria Flanzer Boys & Girls Club, Arcadia Housing Authority, Redlands Christian Migrant Association, Casa San Juan Bosco Community and... Read More.

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Sarasota Medical Examiner Reveals Brian Laundrie Shot Himself In The Head

Tuesday, November 23

A medical examiner reported today that Brian Laundrie died by suicide with a self inflicted gunshot wound to the head.“The cause of death has been determined to be a gunshot to the head,” Dr. Russell S. Vega, Sarasota’s chief medical examiner, stated in a... Read More.

Star Studded Country Bash Concert Coming To Arcadia This Saturday

Wednesday, November 17

Arcadia's Classic Country 104.5 (WCXS) in conjunction with FIORINI BROADCASTING brings to the Mosaic Arena a star-studded country music line-up this Saturday, November 20th. The COUNTRY BASH is featuring The Kentucky Head Hunters along with all time fan favorites Confederate Railroad. Also appearing on... Read More.

Despite Lifesaving Efforts, Inmate Dies at Charlotte County Jail

Sunday, November 14

Charlotte County Sheriff's DepartmentOn Saturday 11/13/2021 detention deputies responded to the cell of David John Kolenda (10/05/1958) after observing him on video surveillance in what appeared to be a suicide attempt. Kolenda was found hanging in his cell with a cloth around his neck.Detention... Read More.

DeSoto County Sherriff’s Office Shuts Down Puppy Mill

Wednesday, November 10

DeSoto County Sheriff's Department - On October 28th, Sergeant Paeplow received a call from a concerned customer of Strawberry Farms on the condition of her puppy who had lost roughly 5 pounds while under the care of Rose Romano. The more Sgt. Paeplow dug, the... Read More.

Pit Bull Attacks 9 Year Old And Adult In Port Charlotte

Tuesday, November 9

PORT CHARLOTTE —A 9-year-old girl and another person were attacked by a Pit Bull and taken to the hospital today. The Charlotte County deputies and emergency medical responded to the emergency call on Riverhead Avenue in Port Charlotte.The 9-year-old victim was flown to John Hopkins All... Read More.

Punta Gorda Domestic Incident Results In Death

Monday, November 8

Sunday evening the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call for service in the 4000 Block of Taylor Road, Punta Gorda. The incident reportedly was domestic related and involved the use of a firearm. The incident resulted in the death of one person,... Read More.