PUNTA GORDA, Fla. – The Charlotte County Jail staff is actively working to make the premises safe for inmates following five prison deaths in the last five years. One of employees’ biggest challenges is addressing mental health issues.
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FHP Trooper transported to hospital after fentanyl exposure in Charlotte County
While conducting a traffic stop, a Florida Highway Patrol trooper was transported to a hospital after being exposed to fentanyl in Charlotte County.

Missing 4-year-old found dead near Charlotte County canal: 911 call released
Charlotte County deputies and K-9s are searching Barksdale Street are searching for a missing child: four-year-old Evelyn Gear.

Charlotte County schools hold annual active shooter training for police
On Thursday, Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office took advantage of the empty schools and held an active shooter training.

D.R. Horton, Lennar Homes subdivisions to bring more rooftops to Charlotte County
Charlotte County Commissioners unanimously approved preliminary plats Tuesday for two proposed subdivisions in the county. Texas-based homebuilder D.R. Horton requested approval of a preliminary plat for a subdivision to be named Shell Oaks consisting of 110 single‐family lots and 11 tracts. The 40-acre site is north of Vermont Road, south of Arrowhead Circle and west […]
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Sanibel businesses reopening after Hurricane Ian with optimistic Hurricane-season outlook
A tale of three businesses all recovering and reopening after Hurricane Ian after the long road to recovery.

Everblades begin Kelly Cup Finals Saturday for back-to-back championship bid
Four wins separate the Florida Everblades from becoming back-to-back Kelly Cup Champions.

Teen-built airplane takes flight in Naples
One of humanity’s greatest inventions was building an airplane that could soar through the skies. And now you have teens crafting those same wings, by themselves, that has soared in the skies over Naples. In July, it will fly to Wisconsin for a global fly-in convention, which draws more than 650,000 people from 90 countries. […]

DeSantis speaks with WINK News in South Carolina. Here’s what he said.
Governor DeSantis is on the campaign trail all week discussing his vision for the future of America. On Friday his ‘Great American Comeback Tour’ had two stops in South Carolina.