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DeSantis Removes Local COVID-19 Emergency Orders

Tuesday, May 4

St. Petersburg, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by local legislators and small business owners in St. Petersburg yesterday where he signed Senate Bill (SB) 2006, landmark legislation aimed at stemming the tide of local and state government overreach.The bill takes aim... Read More.

Port Charlotte Animal Shelter In Desperate Need of Donations

Thursday, April 29

Port Charlotte Animal Shelter In Desperate Need of Donations The Animal Welfare League of Port Charlotte animal shelter is in desperate need of pet food donations. The shelter is asking the public for... Read More.

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Punta Gorda Airport Adds Sun County Airlines With Service To Minneapolis-St. Paul

Tuesday, April 27

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. April 27, 2021 – Sun Country Airlines (NASDAQ: SNCY) today announced that it will begin service to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) beginning December 10, 2021. Introductory fares are as low as $89* one-way, and Sun Country... Read More.

DeSoto County School District To Host Kindergarten Round-Up

Monday, April 26

DeSoto CountyTomorrow (April 27th)!! Kindergarten Round Up: Every new incoming Kindergartener in DeSoto County will receive a Kindergarten Readiness bag thanks to The Patterson Foundation and DeSoto County School District! This important resource can help parents prepare their kids for school and will be... Read More.

Venice Motel Employee Murdered

Wednesday, April 21

VENICE -The Sarasota County Sheriffs department reported that Stephen Matthew Havrilka, 30, is in custody on one charge of homicide: murder danger and depraved without premeditation.Sarasota County Sheriff’s officials confirmed Havrilka was arrested stands accused of beating a woman to death inside a... Read More.

The Florida Highway Patrol Wolfpack Detail This Weekend

Friday, April 16

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

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

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

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

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.