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List of Charlotte County, Florida, Restaurants With Most Health Violations in October 2026

State records showed that the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation conducted inspections at 71 restaurants in Charlotte County in the last 30 days. The good news is that 54 establishments passed on their first visit.

Charlotte County, FL · 2d

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Arcadia man accused of over-the-limit lobster possession, dumping 1, calling it an 'escape artist'

MONROE COUNTY, Fla. — An Arcadia man was arrested after he was accused of over-the-limit lobster fishing and tampering with evidence. According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, deputies were patrolling on Thursday when they observed Kevin Arnold Karge, 61, diving and harvesting lobster. Karge reportedly told deputies that...

Monroe County, FL · 15h

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Punta Gorda's Dean's South of the Border reopens Nov. 13

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WINK)—Dean’s South of the Border will reopen Friday, Nov. 13, after more than a year closed. Dean’s closed in July 2025 after Dean and Sandy Stainton decided to retire after more than 30 years in business. But after 16 months of a strong push from the community, plus a new team, Dean's is almost ready to welcome new and returning customers.

Punta Gorda, FL · 2d

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Port Charlotte chase ends at Charleston Cay, driver still on the run

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (WINK) — A driver remained on the run after a pursuit ended at the Charleston Cay apartment complex Tuesday night. The Florida Highway Patrol said troopers first spotted a 2024 Genesis traveling northbound on Interstate 75 with a faulty equipment violation. Troopers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver took off onto Harbourview Road and turned right onto Charleston Circle.

Port Charlotte, FL · 2d

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Charlotte County’s real estate market splits in two

Charlotte County’s real estate market is no longer moving in lockstep, with single-family homes and condominiums showing distinctly different trends, according to an analysis by a real estate technology company. Chris Dold, founder and CEO of Vero Beach-based Agent Arena, said the findings are based on closed sales recorded...

Charlotte County, FL · 21h

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Port Charlotte man faces 20-plus drug charges after undercover buys, deputies say

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — A Port Charlotte man is facing more than 20 drug-related charges after Charlotte County narcotics detectives conducted several undercover purchases over two months, authorities said. Runando Edghill, 38, was arrested on Nov. 10 after the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office said 72.7 grams of cocaine, 121...

Port Charlotte, FL · 1d

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Charlotte County Contractor Gets 7 Years After Scamming Dozens of Hurricane Ian Victims

Brian White was sentenced to seven years in prison followed by 23 years of probation after pleading no contest to fraud charges related to post-Hurricane Ian contracting work. Prosecutors say the scheme affected roughly 40 people in Charlotte County and 25 in Sarasota County. The State Attorney's Office says White...

Charlotte County, FL · 2d

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Firefighters respond to structure fire

PORT CHARLOTTE — A single-story mobile home was engulfed in a blaze at about 1:35 a.m. Friday.

Charlotte County, FL · 13h

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Pub walk set to honor Mike Riley

PUNTA GORDA — A pub walk is scheduled in downtown Punta Gorda on Nov. 19 as a tribute to The Boogiemen founder Mike Riley.

Punta Gorda, FL · 1d

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71-year-old driver dies in crash with semitrailer on University Parkway in Sarasota

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A 71-year-old Sarasota man died and a 71-year-old Sarasota woman was critically injured when a Chevrolet Equinox struck the rear of a semitrailer on University Parkway approaching Medici Court, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Trooper Kenn Watson said the crash happened at about 11:55 a.m....

Sarasota, FL · 15h

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Pawz-a-Palooza brings next-level dog sports, vendors and food trucks to Punta Gorda

Dogs of all shapes and sizes are showing off their skills in Punta Gorda as Pawz-a-Palooza brings canine athletes, competitions and a whole lot of tail-wagging excitement to Bratty Paws Dog Plex. The event is open to the community and gives visitors a chance to see dogs compete in sports...

Punta Gorda, FL · 18h

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Port Charlotte building with 50 renters faces AC, power issues

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (WINK) — Renters at Charlotte Commons said they had spent nearly a week without air conditioning and with limited power. People in building seven told WINK News more than 50 people lived in the units and some had no air conditioning and barely enough power to keep the lights on.

Port Charlotte, FL · 2d

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County balks at fees increase for development

PORT CHARLOTTE — Officials say they want to dramatically increase the fees charged to new home builders, but fear they could be sued by developers.

Charlotte County, FL · 2d

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Tuesday is a Big Day For Every Taxpayer

On election day, Lee County voters overwhelmingly voted for Amendment 3; property tax reform.The final tally was 199,877 yes votes and 90,186 no votes. The Lee County Board of Commissioners is the first to announce a workshop on the issue. The details of what voters approved:. In 2027, the homestead...

Lee County, FL · 1d

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Man rescued 1.5 miles at sea in Gulf

VENICE — A man who became separated from his sailboat on Halloween was found two hours later about 1.5 miles off Venice Beach in the Gulf, clinging to a boat bumper in choppy water just as the sun was setting.

Venice, FL · 2d

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78-year-old woman turns herself in on two DUI manslaughter charges after Estero crash

FORT MYERS, Fla. — A 78-year-old woman is facing DUI manslaughter charges following a fatal crash in June that killed two people. Deputies said Diana Waller-Genotti of Estero turned herself in after the Lee County Sheriff's Office issued a warrant for her arrest. According to the arrest warrant, Waller-Genotti...

Estero, FL · 16h

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Charlotte County picks site for new South County Annex

Charlotte County commissioners on Nov. 10 unanimously approved preliminary plans to build a new South County Annex in Punta Gorda, selecting a county-owned property on East Grace Street as the preferred location. The project, designated a Tier 1 priority, will be funded through the county’s 2020 1% Local Option Sales...

Charlotte County, FL · 2d

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'I don't want to see the bullies win:' Pine View teacher will fight for license

OSPREY — Since September, multiple state officials have called for further investigation into Pine View teacher Liz Ballard, despite Sarasota County Schools finding her innocent of allegations involving two students stemming back years.

Sarasota County, FL · 2d

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Punta Gorda pool filter blast leaves worker with 7 facial fractures

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WINK) — A Punta Gorda man is recovering after a pool filter exploded and left him with seven fractures to his face. Weslee Blakeslee said he was cleaning a pool filter when the casing exploded and hit him in the face. He was taken to the hospital, where doctors found seven facial fractures in his nasal cavity and cheekbones.

Punta Gorda, FL · 2d

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Cops: Fake doctor busted for hotel fraud

VENICE — A Venice man who is accused of pretending to be a doctor and skipping out on a four-figure hotel bill is free on a $5,000 bond after agreeing to pay for a court-ordered GPS monitor.

Venice, FL · 15h