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The Florida Highway Patrol Wolfpack Detail This Weekend

Friday, April 16 by Cecilia Lewis

Arcadia, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol will hold a DUI Wolfpack Detail beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 16, 2021, until 3:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 17, 2021. The detail will take place in Desoto County, focusing on major state and county... Read More.

Punta Gorda Police Warn Of Phone Scam

Monday, April 12 by Cecilia Lewis

Punta Gorda Police are warning residents to be aware of this attempted scam. The Police Department has received a couple calls in the last few days regarding residents returning phone calls. The residents state that they missed a call from the Punta Gorda Police... Read More.

Punta Gorda hosts B-17 bomber ‘Aluminum Overcast’ This Weekend

Friday, April 9 by Cecilia Lewis

The B-17 Aluminum Overcast Tour has arrived at Punta Gorda Airport! The restored historic plane is at Punta Gorda Airport this weekend for public viewing at the Experimental Aircraft Association 565 chapter’s building located at the south end of the airport, 28000 A-1... Read More.

Arcadia Woman Kills Husband

Monday, April 5 by Cecilia Lewis

An Arcadia woman confessed to killing her husband on Friday. The 38-year-old woman told Desoto County Deputies she shot and killed her husband. Joni Truman told 911 dispatchers that she killed her husband Gregory Truman. Reportedly he told the operator that she... Read More.

Suspect Covered Homicide With Suicide Story

Wednesday, March 31 by Cecilia Lewis

North Port Police Department Clinton Pittman (38) has been charged with Homicide, Tampering with Evidence, and two counts of Possession of Firearm as a Felon. Tuesday morning NPPD units were called... Read More.

COVID Cases On The Rise In Charlotte County

Tuesday, March 30 by Cecilia Lewis

Charlotte County Florida is seeing a rise in COVID 19 infections this week. The cases are up 30% this week from last March 14th thru the 27th. Covid 19 Mutations are reportedly causing the jump. Health Chief Joe Pepe Charlotte County Health Director said Tuesday... Read More.

40 Years Plus Floridians Now Eligible For Covid 19 Vaccine

Monday, March 29 by Cecilia Lewis

Tallahassee, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis announced new eligibility guidelines for COVID-19 vaccinations in Florida. Beginning Monday, March 29, all individuals age 40 and older will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Beginning the following Monday, April 5, all individuals age 18 and older will... Read More.

Grand Jury Indictment For Murder For Unlawful Distribution Of Drugs

Wednesday, March 24 by Cecilia Lewis

Tuesday, March 23rd the State Attorney Amira Fox and Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell announced an indictment by the Charlotte County Grand Jury for defendant Lacey Jayne Shaver. This is the first time ever... Read More.

Charlotte County Sheriffs Office Celebrates 100 Years

Monday, March 22 by Cecilia Lewis

Charlotte County Sheriffs Office Celebrates 100 Years From the desk of Sheriff Prummell In 2021, Charlotte County celebrates 100 years since its inception. We at the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office... Read More.

Household Hazardous Waste Shed Cleanout For DeSoto County

Wednesday, March 17 by Cecilia Lewis

The DeSoto County Landfill will be holding a Household Hazardous Waste Shed Cleanout for residents of DeSoto County on March 27th, 2021 from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM. You may bring your pesticides, herbicides, solvents, thinners, antifreeze, pool chemicals, muriatic acid, cleaning fluids, paints, brake fluids,... Read More.