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Lee County Stand Off Ends In Shots Fired In Punta Gorda Neighborhood

Monday, July 19

Charlotte County Sheriffs OfficePunta Gorda, FL – July 19, 2021Charlotte County deputies responded to the area of Espanol and East Twin Lakes Drive in Punta Gorda around 7:14pm on the evening of July 18 in reference to a subject who had been shot and... Read More.

Credit Card Skimmers Found In DeSoto County

Saturday, July 17

The DeSoto County Florida Sheriffs Department along with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) located two skimmers at the Sunoco on Highway 70/Highway 72. A third card reader was observed damaged showing evidence there may have also been a third skimmer.If... Read More.

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Boat Ramps Reopened

Thursday, July 15

As of this morning, 7-13-2021, Nocatee Boat Ramp and DeSoto Veterans Boat Ramp will re-open now that the river is below flood stage.Brownville Park and Boat Ramp will remain closed until later this week when the water recedes.

Property Tax Increase Of 15% Could Be Coming To Punta Gorda

Tuesday, July 13

PUNTA GORDA —Property taxes could be going up by around 15% in Punta Gorda. This would be the largest increase in almost 10 years.This Wednesday the City Council will discuss a resolution regarding the increase. If approved, a second public hearing would be held... Read More.

Port Charlotte Fire Destroys Home Kills Pets

Sunday, July 11

PORT CHARLOTTE — A fire early Saturday in the 21000 block of Midway Boulevard in Port Charlotte left a family without a home and 6 of their cats perished in the blaze.One child was transported to the hospital according to Charlotte County Fire and... Read More.

DeSoto County Citizens May Sign Up For Emergency Alerts

Wednesday, July 7

Desoto County Emergency Alert Program Get alerted about emergencies and other important community news by signing up for our Emergency Alert Program. This system enables us to provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as severe weather, unexpected road closures, missing... Read More.

Tornado Watch Issued For Local Areas

Tuesday, July 6

July 6, 2021 Tropical Storm Elsa Weather Update A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Florida until 11 p.m.Pay attention to weather reports and emergency alerts When thunder roars, go indoors Identify a safe place to shelter in case of a tornadoMore: Read More.

State Of Emergency For Charlotte and Sarasota Counties In Advance Of Elsa

Tuesday, July 6

Authorities in Charlotte and Sarasota counties and the city of Punta Gorda declared local states of emergency M in anticipation of Tropical Storm Elsa.As of today Tuesday, July 6th, County offices and summer camps in Charlotte and Sarasota counties are closed. Courts in Charlotte... Read More.

Local Authorities Issue Warnings Before Tropical Storm Elsa

Monday, July 5

Local authorities are issuing warnings before Tropical Storm Elsa. A tropical storm watch has been extended, to include Charlotte County, north along the west coast of Florida from Flamingo (Monroe County) to the Anclote River (Pasco County). Tropical Storm conditions are possible in the watch... Read More.

Tropical Storm Elsa Headed To Our Area

Thursday, July 1

National Hurricane Center: ELSA STRENGTHENS A LITTLE AS IT RACES TOWARD THE WINDWARD ISLANDS…* A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Barbados, Martinique, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Tropical storm conditions are expected in portions of the Windward and southern Leeward Islands within... Read More.