CCSO Cold Case Unit Seeking Information On 1971 Murder
The Cold Case Unit of The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information from the community regarding the 1971 murder of John Deal. John Deal was shot dead... Read More.
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Tropical Storm Warning In Effect For Southwest Florida
Tropical storm ALEX is the first named system of the 2022 Hurricane Season. The National Hurricane Center predicts that rainfall up to 10 inches is possible... Read More.
Man With Meth Resists Arrest After Lurking In Punta Gorda Neighborhood
Punta Gorda, FL – June 1, 2022A suspicious person lurking in the area of Sunkist Drive and Grapefruit Lane in Punta Gorda, alerted neighbors to notify CCSO. The suspicious man was identified as 24-year-old Shane Sexton.As the deputy arrived on scene, they observed a... Read More.
2022 Hurricane Season Starts Today June 1st
Forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Weather Service, are predicting above-average hurricane activity this year — which would make it the seventh consecutive above-average... Read More.
Sales Tax Holiday Floridians To Prepare For Hurricane Season
The 2022 Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday started Saturday (May 28) and goes until June 10.
Download a disaster supply kit checklist to see what you might need. :
VA National Cemeteries Host Memorial Day Ceremonies After Two Years
WASHINGTON — The Department of Veteran Affairs’ National Cemetery Administration will host its first public Memorial Day ceremonies since 2019.
Sarasota National Cemetery
Boasting a generous 295-acres, this national cemetery will serve veterans’ needs for the next 50 years. It’s complete... Read More.
Hit And Run Suspect Sought
DeSoto County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) is requesting any information you may have on the whereabouts of Hector Giles Guerrero on an active warrant for Driving with no Valid Driver's License, Hit and Run - leaving the scene of a crash involving property damage, and... Read More.
DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Says Click It Or Ticket
The DeSoto County Sheriff's Office will participate in a statewide Click it or Ticket campaign presented by the Florida Department of Transportation from May 23 through June 5, 2022. This high-visibility enforcement effort focuses on violators, emphasizing occupant protection and child safety restraints. Our... Read More.
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Launch of Florida Hometown Heroes Housing Program
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the June 1 launch of the Florida Hometown Heroes Housing Program to help Floridians in over 50 critical professions purchase their first home. The Hometown Heroes Housing Program will be available to Floridians including law enforcement officers,... Read More.
