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Tragedy Strikes: The Final Moments of a Shooting Victim Uncovered in 911 Call

Friday, April 24

The release of a poignant 911 call has brought to light the heartbreaking moments before Barbara Bates was shot in Arcadia, Florida. Just before the gunfire erupted, Bates was frantically speaking with a dispatcher, revealing the chaos unfolding around her. Tragically, she had just... Read More.

Tragedy Unfolds on Malone Avenue: Two Lives Lost in Port Charlotte Shooting

Wednesday, April 1

In a shocking turn of events, a shooting on Malone Avenue in Port Charlotte has left one man dead and escalated into a dangerous confrontation with law enforcement. Charles Anderson was the victim who lost his life on the scene, while 32-year-old Matthew Ryan... Read More.

Gunfire Grit: When Your Dream Home Turns into a Shooting Range

Wednesday, January 14

In a baffling twist of suburban life, homeowners in Charlotte County are facing an uninvited neighbor—gunfire from the nearby Sheriff’s Office firing range. Connie Wendt, who traded the bitter cold of Minnesota for sunsets in Florida, is now waking up to what she describes... Read More.

Dark Shadows on Van Buren: A Shooting Death Shakes Port Charlotte

Wednesday, January 7

A somber note echoes through the usually quiet streets of Port Charlotte as a shooting death unfolds on Van Buren Avenue. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that all parties involved are accounted for, easing some concerns but raising many questions about the... Read More.

Teen Dead, Another Hospitalized After Port Charlotte Shooting

Monday, July 7

Teen Dead, Another Hospitalized After Port Charlotte Shooting PORT CHARLOTTE — A confrontation between two teens ended in tragedy Saturday evening, July 5, when both opened fire on each other in a Port Charlotte neighborhood, leaving one dead and the other injured. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s... Read More.

Shooting Suspect, Anthony Mojica, Arrested After High-Speed Pursuit

Thursday, April 17

CHARLOTTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE PRESS RELEASE April 17, 2025 – North Port, FL The suspect of a shooting in a Port Charlotte Walmart parking lot was arrested in North Port after he led law enforcement on a high-speed chase. Just before 1:00am this morning, Charlotte County Sheriff’s... Read More.

Man Accused of Fatally Shooting Protected Birds in Pinellas County, FWC Says

Wednesday, April 16

Man Accused of Fatally Shooting Protected Birds in Pinellas County, FWC Says Pinellas County, FL — A man is facing serious charges after authorities say he fatally shot a great blue heron and a mallard duck in Pinellas County, according to the Florida Fish and... Read More.

Shooting In Port Charlotte Walmart Parking Lot

Sunday, April 13

Charlotte County Sheriff's Office PRESS RELEASE April 13, 2025 – Port Charlotte, FL Two people are in custody and there is a warrant for the arrest of the shooter following an incident in the parking lot of a Port Charlotte Walmart. Just after 3pm on Saturday, April 12,... Read More.

Arcadia Woman, 21, Pleads No Contest to Attempted Murder in 2021 Shooting

Tuesday, April 2

Alexa Biviana Avilez, a 21-year-old resident of Arcadia, entered a plea of no contest this week to attempted murder charges related to a shooting incident in 2021, court documents reveal. Avilez, who was 18 at the time of her arrest on July 20, 2021, was... Read More.

14-Year-Old Shooting Suspect At DeSoto County Fair To Be Tried As Adult

Wednesday, March 1

Ryan Watson Jr., the 15 year old suspect involved in the tragic shooting of 17-year-old Daniel Rodriguez Lopez at the DeSoto County Fair, is to be tried as an adult. According to state law in Florida, those culprits aged 14 years or older who... Read More.

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Tragedy Strikes: The Final Moments of a Shooting Victim Uncovered in 911 Call

Tragedy Unfolds on Malone Avenue: Two Lives Lost in Port Charlotte Shooting

Gunfire Grit: When Your Dream Home Turns into a Shooting Range

Dark Shadows on Van Buren: A Shooting Death Shakes Port Charlotte

Teen Dead, Another Hospitalized After Port Charlotte Shooting

Shooting Suspect, Anthony Mojica, Arrested After High-Speed Pursuit

Man Accused of Fatally Shooting Protected Birds in Pinellas County, FWC Says

Shooting In Port Charlotte Walmart Parking Lot

Arcadia Woman, 21, Pleads No Contest to Attempted Murder in 2021 Shooting

14-Year-Old Shooting Suspect At DeSoto County Fair To Be Tried As Adult

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