The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office was building a connection between the men and women sworn to protect the community, all while having a good time. That was the purpose of the first Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Expo event Friday afternoon at the Port Charlotte Town Center Mall. Families came out and got to meet deputies […]
A motorcyclist was killed in a late Wednesday night crash on Edgewater Drive in Port Charlotte.
Insurance problems persist while the six-month anniversary of Hurricane Ian quickly approaches. So many people are having trouble as a fraud investigation is underway against multiple insurance carriers. The investigation is for not fulfilling their obligations to pay out claims to policy-holders. WINK News has repeatedly heard people say they’re getting shortchanged on the money […]
A three-hour standoff shook downtown Punta Gorda on Tuesday. It ended with 51-year-old James Currie under arrest.
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Florida Highway Patrol says a traffic stop for speeding led to a man being arrested for drug trafficking and possession charges.
A 51-year-old burglary suspect was arrested after a standoff in the area of Marion Avenue in downtown Punta Gorda.
Gage Jackson went missing in Charlotte County four years ago as of Sunday, March 18. According to SWFL Crime Stoppers, 11 days later Jackson’s body was discovered by a boater in Praire Creek. An anonymous donor is offering a new reward of $150,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction. But, that doesn’t […]
Honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for The United States of America. Wednesday a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the Beirut Peacekeepers in Charlotte County.
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