North Port Fire Rescue to host family-friendly open house
North Port Fire Rescue will host a community open house Saturday, January 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fire Training Tower, 6664 W. Price Blvd. The free […]
Rotonda Elks secure grants for Englewood Fire Department rain gear
ENGLEWOOD – The Rotonda Elks Lodge 2710 has secured two grants totaling $10,000 to help the Englewood Fire Department purchase rain gear and specialized equipment for its crews. The funding […]
North Port Fire Rescue Announces Death of Firefighter Victor Cleveland
North Port Fire Rescue announced Thursday the line-of-duty death of Firefighter Victor Cleveland, who died December 11 after what officials described as a long and courageous battle with cancer. He […]
Charlotte County Issues 30-Day Rabies Alert After Positive Bat Test
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (December 10, 2025) – Charlotte County Animal Control, working with the Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County, has issued a 30-day rabies alert after a bat […]
Charlotte County Public Safety to Host Santa Pancake Breakfast
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – Charlotte County Public Safety will hold the 26th annual Santa Pancake Breakfast from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on December 23 in the parking lot of the […]
HCA Florida Wellen Park, North Port Police Host Medication Take-Back Day
HCA Florida Wellen Park Emergency and the North port Police Department are teaming up to help Englewood residents safely dispose of unneeded medications. Building on a promising 27% decline in […]
North Port Imposes $15,000 Fine, Tackles Unsafe Properties
North Port’s Code Enforcement Hearing on September 24, 2025, imposed a significant $15,000 fine for illegal land clearing. Officials also addressed multiple unsafe and repeat-offender properties, aiming to improve community […]
Englewood Fire District Issues Safety Warning on E-Bike Charging
The Englewood Fire District is raising awareness about the fire risks associated with lithium-ion batteries commonly found in e-bikes, scooters, and large power tools. In a public safety announcement posted […]
Sarasota County Seeks Public Feedback on Hazard Mitigation Plan
SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — Sarasota County is asking residents to share their input on a plan to address natural hazards that can affect the community. The Sarasota County Unified Local […]
Tower 75 Now Operating as an Advanced Life Support Truck
The Englewood Fire Department has upgraded Tower 75 to an Advanced Life Support truck, expanding its capacity to deliver critical medical care in emergencies. With the addition, four of the […]
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Jan 11, 2026
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