On the morning of December 28, 2023, a shooting incident occurred on Matecumbe Rd., leaving one man deceased. Based on evidence at the scene, Charlotte County detectives have ruled out suicide as the cause. The shooting is believed to be an isolated incident with no threat to the public, however, at this time, there is... Continue Reading →

Charlotte County, Florida - December 29th, 2023 As preparations are made to ring in the new year, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind Florida residents that the private use of fireworks is legal on three holidays per year. Those holidays are New Year’s Eve (December 31), New Year’s Day (January 1), and Independence... Continue Reading →

Punta Gorda (December 15, 2023) – Cassandra Diane Smith has been convicted for driving under the influence of alcohol and causing the death of Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Christopher Taylor. Smith was found guilty as charged of DUI Manslaughter, Vehicular Homicide, and two counts of DUI – Damage Person/Property. The jury returned the guilty... Continue Reading →