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On Wednesday, Charlotte County Sheriff's Office arrested five suspects in a narcotics bust that followed a lengthy investigation. Detectives arrested the suspects ...

An added 1 percent sales tax in Charlotte County is up for renewal soon. If you don't vote to extend the referendum, it will expire next year. Would you like to see ...

PUNTA GORDA — A $5 million firing range for the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office is ready for action, yet deputies must practice in puddles of water at a Boy ...

Notices, announcements and information from Charlotte County, Florida governmental agencies and law enforcement related to Hurricane Dorian.

Charlotte County declared a local state of emergency Friday morning to prepare for potential impacts when Hurricane Dorian makes landfall.

A suspected serial killer lived in Charlotte between several murders that occurred in Florida, according to media reports. Robert Hayes was arrested Monday in ...

As first responders are gearing up for a long weekend, we spent some time with the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office to see how they plan to keep you safe.

Ahead of the storm, there's brand new leadership in Charlotte County. The emergency operations center has a new director, and what a welcome– Hurricane ...

Charlotte County is taking no chances as Hurricane Dorian approaches Southwest Florida. It is asking all contractors to make sure no debris or other materials ...

This man was a chef, he just cooked up an alleged murder arrest, by allegedly killing a reckless prostitute.

This stunning single family home is in desirable, gated golf course community of Riverwood. It has an inviting, volumeceiling great room home with gleaming tile.

Seven dogs and 10 cats made the journey from the Bahamas to the Animal Welfare League of Charlotte County on Monday. The animals were flown from ...

South Florida's latest jobs on the rise aren't what you might expect in a state where economic dependence on real estate, tourism and agriculture is the norm.

A new study says Charlotte County is among the worst places in the country if you're a recent college graduate looking for a job.

As Florida races towards 275,000 patients, Trulieve's latest storefront offers residents in Charlotte County direct access to relief. PORT CHARLOTTE, FL , Sept.

In Southwest Florida, local hospitals are getting ready for Hurricane Dorian. WINK News checked with several hospital. The hospitals all said they are ready.

By Connie Gean. Charlotte County Jazz Society. Join the Charlotte County Jazz Society for an afternoon appearance on Sept. 25 at JD's Bistro & Grille, 1951 ...

PORT CHARLOTTE — Female actors seeking their big breaks might just find it in Port Charlotte. And the best part? No experience necessary.

Hurricane Dorian did not only change the lives of the people living in the Bahamas. It also left pets stranded without a family. Now, you can help them.

By BETSY CALVERT. Staff Writer. TAMPA — There was no answer for the big question everyone had at the first meeting of the state's giant Multi-use Corridors ...

The Military Heritage Museum, 900 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda, will observe Patriot Day with a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony from noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, ...

Try your hand at saltwater fishing on Saturday, Sept. 7 — without needing a saltwater fishing license. License-free fishing days are a great way for Florida.

Good Day to all! Did you know the historic Placida Bunkhouse is over 100 years old? The Charlotte Harbor and Northern Railroad (CH&N), known as the “Cold, ...

Among those quirky Florida landmarks that seem frozen in time, Fishermen's Village was cutting edge at the dawn of the 1980s in Punta Gorda, a mixed-use ...

The hottest months of the year are almost behind us, but the electric bills that follow can be devastating for seniors with limited incomes. Fortunately, older.

If Floridians approve a constitutional amendment next year to block possession of assault weapons, a panel of economists estimated the state budget could take ...

Library has story contest award ceremony The winners of the "What's YOUR Story?" writing contest will be announced at an awards ceremony from 4-6 p.m. ...

You don't have to be a Bruce Springsteen fan to enjoy "Blinded by The Light," though it certainly helps. Guided by the Boss' music, this is a story about a.

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - A 37-year-old-man has been arrested after he allegedly stole his Uber driver's vehicle in Charlotte County on Wednesday ...

IN HIGH SCHOOL, BRUCE DIMATTIA WAS the kid who ducked into the stairwells to bust a couple tunes on the harmonica. Now, he's the reigning Florida state.

As Hurricane Dorian's track was forecast Saturday morning to move eastward, local emergency management officials said it was looking better for our region.

PORT CHARLOTTE — In less than a week, five family homes have been built from the ground up.

A truck driver warned that he would commit a mass shooting at a church in Memphis, Tennessee, on Thursday, authorities say in newly filed court records.

By LIZ HARDAWAY. Staff Writer. PORT CHARLOTTE — A lot can happen in a week. Starting today, five almost empty lots will be transformed into family homes.

PORT CHARLOTTE — CBD products promise to treat conditions like pain, insomnia and anxiety. But for a recent AP investigation, reporters had 30 CBD vape ...

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – A Florida man is behind bars after he allegedly stole his Uber driver's vehicle in Charlotte County Wednesday night.

IMAGINE A FUTURE IN WHICH IT IS MORE convenient and less costly to own a subscription to a ride-share *service* not unlike Uber or Lyft to get around, rather ...

Pam Miller is about to join an elite club. The director of emergency medicine for Fawcett Memorial Hospital in Port Charlotte is about to be promoted to rear.

PORT CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte County School Board unanimously approved a $326 million budget for the upcoming school year Tuesday night.

Hurricane Dorian related closures and cancellations for Lee, Collier, Charlotte, DeSoto, Hendry and Glades counties in Southwest Florida.

PORT CHARLOTTE — It wasn't so much of a grand opening, but more of a party.

The decline and resurgence of roseate spoonbills parallels the conservation movement in Florida. Audubon Florida's efforts to monitor spoonbills show how ...

Fiddler: A Miracle Of Miracles … (Steven Sondheim, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jerry Bock) Documentary explains how, and why, “Fiddler On The Roof� became one ...

Task forces that will study and make recommendations about three major tollroad proposals will be committed to protecting farmland and natural springs in the.

Pittsburgh Pirates closer Felipe Vázquez was arrested Tuesday on multiple felony charges, including statutory sexual assault, soliciting a child and pornography, ...

Builders broke ground on 1,706 single-family homes during the April-June period in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties. New home starts rebounded ...

Being named Fawcett Memorial Hospital's 2019 Physician of the Year demonstrates Dr. Edgardo Soto de la Rosa's commitment to his profession and his ...

Utility gets ready to restore power to 585,000 customers in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties. Florida Power & Light Co. has activated its emergency ...

Six-year-old Benjamin learned to walk just a month ago, and now he's walking into his brand new home.

If you happened to hear a collective sigh of relief last week, it was from the CEOs of America's pharmaceutical industry after an Oklahoma judge released his.

Robert Hayes spent time in Charlotte and also has an arrest record in the city. He lived in Charlotte in 2008 and in 2011.

Florida citrus production and crop value is up from a year ago, when the industry was trying to recover after being hit hard by Hurricane Irma. But the industry.

The latest red tide test results are beginning to show low amounts of the organism in parts of Charlotte and Lee counties.

Things are about to change with flood insurance, and that affects 60 percent of land in Charlotte County.

Publix Super Markets Charities presented a $150000 check on Aug. 28 to the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida for a new refrigerated truck at the ...

THE ANSWER MAY BE LOVE, BUT THAT DOESN'T MEAN IT'S easy, cheap, satisfying or even possible for some who do, indeed, love their parents anyway.

By ANNE EASKER. Staff Writer. A Port Charlotte man was arrested Thursday on child pornography and sexual battery charges after law enforcement found ...

Charlotte County, Sarasota County, North Port and Punta Gorda government offices and facilities will follow these schedules Monday in observance of Labor ...

1. Maegan Nuwer and Jeannie Giuliano 2. Former Charlotte County Public Schools students who returned to teach 3. Andrea Green, Charlotte County Public ...

The truck driver who allegedly threatened a mass shooting and suicide at a Memphis church has a reported history of being a danger to himself, according to ...

Last week, officials found red tide-producing organisms in Bay County, Florida.

THE FORT MYERS FILM FESTIVAL RETURNS for its 10th season beginning Sept. 2 with T.G.I.M. (Thank God for Indie Mondays) movie night hosted by film ...

When most people think of investing in bonds, they anticipate buying a security and getting paid a certain level of interest until they receive their principal.

According to a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission report, background concentrations of the toxic algae were recently observed in one sample in ...

As the U.S./Chinese trade war continues to drive the global economy into a recession and equity markets into a steep correction, neither side, unfortunately,

Changes are in the works in Port Charlotte Tuesday as part of the transformation project years in the making. It's the light at the end of the tunnel for Murdock ...

WHEN IT COMES TO WALLET FRIENDLINESS, Key West doesn't historically rank on the "affordable" end of the spectrum. Between all of the brand spanking ...

By DANIEL SUTPHIN. Staff Writer. Keep your postcards handy — palm trees and Florida beach scenes are at risk due to an invasive insect-driven disease ...

As Hurricane Dorian dodges Southwest Florida, all public schools and universities have announced they are back to normal operations as of Wednesday.

Growth is a popular conversation topic almost everywhere in Florida. But in Lee County, it's not just something to talk about. It's something taking place in almost ...

AS DUFFY'S SPORTS GRILL CELEBRATES 34 years in business this month, Jason Emmett, the restaurant's president, lovingly protects his father's legacy and.

Police across Southwest Florida are pressing pause on illegal marijuana arrests until they can get new field tests. The standard used to be if police saw it or ...

Fear of high winds and other storm conditions from Hurricane Dorian are reasons why parents want to keep children in Lee County home from school Tuesday; ...

FORT MYERS. The South Trail Fire Department will be distributing sand and sandbags at Riverside Church at 8660 Daniels Parkway starting around 1:45 p.m. ...

PUNTA GORDA — One of the county's bigger companies, Cheney Brothers Inc., is expanding and asking Charlotte County for a tax break.

A nationwide effort will go into full effect this weekend to ensure our roadways are free of drivers under the influence of alcohol and other substances. And this ...

Charlotte County Schools and their students have been back for a few weeks now. I am certain the 2019-20 school year is going to be outstanding and filled with ...

EHC Inc. is the latest Collier County firm to make plans to either move headquarters or at least create a large hub in Lee County, closer to where many of its ...

Aug. 6 marked a milestone for Loggerhead Marinelife Center. That was the day research biologists at the Juno Beach sea turtle rescue and research center.

As Hurricane Dorian threatens Florida, it is affecting events in Sarasota and Manatee counties. Here is a list of closures and related events that will be updated ...

PORT CHARLOTTE— The Animal Welfare League of Charlotte County will receive 23 animals that survived Hurricane Dorian in Nassau, Bahamas.

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office says a stabbing took place in a Walmart parking lot in Englewood overnight. Dustin Lee Saylor, 29, of Englewood, was ...

You can find the latest on evacuations in Florida for Hurricane Dorian here.

Staff Report. Emergency officials across Southwest Florida met Friday in advance of Hurricane Dorian. Charlotte and Sarasota commissioners passed local ...

Tropical Storm Dorian is now a Hurricane Dorian as it continues edging north toward Florida's east coast, bringing a promise of high winds to Georgia and the ...

Hendry County Officials have declared a local State of Emergency effective at 1pm, Thursday, August 29, 2019 in preparation for the potential threat of Hurricane ...

Hurricane Dorian's predicted path has shifted slightly south for East Coast impact along Florida, but advisories related to the storm have already been issued in ...

Efforts to aid the Bahamas are under way even as South Florida deals with Hurricane Dorian. Here's how to help and where to donate supplies.

For two years, the firm has been a presenting sponsor for Mothers Against Drunk Driving's Walk Like MADD 5k walk and run that raises money to ensure no one ...

Government and other sites will provide vital information to the public before, during and after Hurricane Dorian is expected to deliver heavy rain, strong wind ...

As Hurricane Dorian trudges toward Florida, the Sarasota County School District has yet to make a decision on school closings.

There is a crash with injuries in Charlotte County Tuesday evening. The crash is on Bermont Rd. Grovewood Circle in Punta Gorda around 9:30 p.m. People in ...

General Development Corp. dug 81 miles of canals and waterways to create North Port; now more than 60 years later, city officials must decide whether to fast ...

Central Florida emergency management officials are preparing for Hurricane Dorian as the storm remains on a direct path to Florida. Residents are urged to ...

It says something about Punta Gorda's commitment to its historic building stock that the vintage courthouse is still standing. It was built in 1928, seven years after ...

Deputies found a card reading device on a point-of-sale machine at the Circle K on Duncan Rd in Charlotte County Tuesday afternoon. Charlotte County ...

According to the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office, 70-year-old Deanna Adams was last seen leaving her daughter's house at 11 p.m. Saturday.

A police dog found a man hiding in a dishwasher and bit him in the head, Greenville County video shows. After the arrest, several charges were dismissed, and ...

If you are in Lee County and feel the need to evacuate to get to a safer area, we have posted an evacuation zone map to help you get to an area where you feel ...

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (WWSB) - Deputies in Charlotte County have captured for a 21-year-old man following a shooting at a business center in Port Charlotte ...