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Arrest made in Port Charlotte barber shooting death
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office announced an arrest in the shooting death of a local barber. The shooting happened on March 20 outside the retail stores in Bell Plaza. David Hull, who owns the Hydroponic Depot at Bell Plaza next door to Manuel Torres’ barber shop, has been charged with second-degree murder.
Naples, Cape Coral parents of Charlotte County deputy killed in DUI crash settle lawsuit
The Naples and Cape Coral parents of a Charlotte County deputy killed in a crash and a driver convicted of drunken driving manslaughter in his death have reached a settlement in a civil lawsuit. Court records indicate that Cassandra Smith, 31, and the parents of Charlotte County Deputy Christopher Taylor,...
HISTORY COLUMN: Punta Gorda earned its nickname 'City of Hibiscus'
Good day to all! Did you know the 20th Annual Hibiscus Festival, presented by the Charlotte County Historical Society, is coming up May 3, 4, and 5, in Gilchrist Park? Visit thehibiscusfestival.com for details.
Distractions take drivers' focus off the road, raising crash chances
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a crash happens every 44 seconds in the state. With April being Distracted Driving Awareness month, Southwest Florida is becoming more aware of its crash and accident fatality problem. The area has already had 94 deaths between Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Sarasota, Glades, and Hendry counties since Jan. 1.
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