FBI Targets Englewood Resident in Capitol Insurrection
ENGLEWOOD —A federal judge has ruled that Graydon Young, 54, of Englewood will stay in jail without bond. In an FBI report, Young and other members of the Oath Keepers stormed into... Read More.
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Gas Prices Surge Due To Artic Blast In Texas
TAMPA, Fla., (February 22, 2021) — Florida gas prices shot up last week, as arctic weather wreaked havoc on the Gulf Coast refinery region and caused a surge in fuel prices. Power outages knocked gasoline refineries in Texas and neighboring states offline and interfered... Read More.
Punta Gorda Airport Considers Changes
A proposal by the Charlotte County Legislators could affect how the Charlotte County Airport Authority elects it’s members.Up for discussion is a proposal to make all five Airport Authority commissioners elected at large. Currently... Read More.
Fentanyl Overdose Leads To Manslaughter Arrest
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has charged a Venice man with Manslaughter following a May 2020 overdose.Deputies responded to the report of an unconscious man lying in the caller’s front yard along... Read More.
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces the 2021 Florida Military Friendly Guide
Tallahassee, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis announced the publication of the 2021 Florida Military Friendly Guide. The Guide updates the programs, policies and benefits Florida provides for our servicemembers, their families and military veterans.“The Florida... Read More.
Florida Gas Prices Edge Lower
TAMPA, Fla., (February 15, 2021) — Florida gas prices took a step back last week. The average price for a gallon of gasoline declined 2 cents, since last Sunday.“Drivers got a break from rising prices at the pump, last week,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman,... Read More.
Local Man Arrested In Connection With Capital Riots
A local Port Charlotte County man has been arrested in connection with the Jan. 6th Capital riots. Adam Avery Honeycutt owns Bundy’s Bail Bonds at 4549 Tamiami Trail in Punta Gorda.He was taken into custody Thursday by the FBI in Jacksonville.Honeycutt... Read More.
Over $53k in Fentanyl and Meth Sized in Port Charlotte
The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit, with the assistance of additional members, executed a search warrant at 2369 Starlite Lane in Port Charlotte. On the morning of February 4th, 2021, after making certain the home was safe to enter, members of the narcotics... Read More.
Charlotte County Library System Opens Centennial Exhibit
Charlotte County Libraries & History has opened their newest centennial exhibit, “Telling Your Story,” that features objects from the county’s archival collection.
$2M Winning Powerball Ticket Purchased In North Port
One lucky North Port citizen is holding a $2 Million dollar winning Lottery ticket from Saturday’s Powerball drawing. The Florida Lottery says there were 4 winning tickets. Four players each won $1 million and two players each won $2 million from their tickets.The winning... Read More.
