Charlotte County News

A man, armed with a shotgun and a revolver, was shot by Charlotte County sheriff's deputies early Saturday, after he reportedly pointed the weapons at the officers.

Charlotte County Judge Peter A. Bell will be reprimanded publicly by the Supreme Court of Florida after it was discovered he violated the Code of Judicial Conduct.

The Charlotte County sheriff announced Thursday that the search of a Punta Gorda property in the case of a girl reported missing in 1999 has been suspended after no remains were found.

Charlotte County Health Department, in partnership with the Punta Gorda Fire Department will be holding its "drive thru" seasonal Influenza and Pneumonia clinic for adults Friday.

Police are searching a property in Charlotte County, Fla., in connection with the case of a Hollywood girl who disappeared in 1999, according to published reports.

Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Cameron this morning announced the arrest of two men in connection with a homicide in the 100 block of Buckeye Avenue in Port Charlotte.

Charlotte County Sheriff's Major Crimes Unit detectives are investigating a suspicious death in Port Charlotte at 163 Buckeye Avenue.

Charlotte County EMS & Fire are on scene of a vehicle rollover that is blocking SR 31 at Suzan Drive.

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The Charlotte County Health Department plans to begin H1N1 swine flu vaccination clinics for Charlotte County Schools beginning at 9 a.m. Friday at Murdock Middle School.

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Street Crimes Unit made a traffic stop at 7:25 p.m. Wednesday in Port Charlotte for a stop sign violation.

The State Attorney's Office has filed charges against two Charlotte County residents accused last week of having sex with an 18-month-old child.

There are more than six months before the State Legislature meets for its annual 60-day session, but it wasn't too soon for Charlotte County to set an action plan.

Charlotte County Sheriff's Office arrested a Fort Myers pilot Monday on a warrant stemming from a July 20 incident of low flying.

Charlotte County Sheriff's deputies arrested a Placida man Sunday night on nine charges involving a crash at Rotonda Circle and Cape Haze Dr., a chase, an officer injured, and two escape attempts.

Charlotte County Sheriff's Major Crimes detectives have arrested a man a charged him with the home invasion robbery Saturday night in Port Charlotte.

Commissioner Jim Adkins says it's time for Hernando County to adopt charter government.

A $750,000 bond was set for Melissa Ann Bailey during her first appearance in court Friday morning on charges involving the rape of her 18-month-old daughter, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office.

Published: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 1:10 p.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 1:10 p.m. Charlotte County sheriff's detectives say they have shut down a major counterfeiting operation in the Englewood area.

Charlotte County Sheriff's Major Crimes Unit detectives Tuesday arrested a Punta Gorda man for having sex with a baby girl.