October 26, 2026 - Englewood, FL A man faces second-degree murder charges after shooting and killing a friend during an argument. Just before 9:30pm on Sunday, October 25, 2026, the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call advising that a man had been shot at 9405 El Campo Avenue in Englewood. Deputies responded to... Continue Reading →

October 26, 2026 - Port Charlotte, FL A man was arrested after shooting at neighbors with an AR-15 style rifle from his backyard. Just before 5pm on Sunday, October 25, 2026, the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office received multiple 911 calls stating that a man was shooting a gun at the residence of 574 Orange Street... Continue Reading →

October 13, 2026 - Charlotte County, FL "Over the past several weeks, I have received considerable criticism for my position on Amendment 3. I understand that criticism, and I respect the fact that people have strong opinions when it comes to their hard-earned money and the taxes they pay. I have always said that I... Continue Reading →

October 12, 2026 - Port Charlotte, FL A man was arrested after firing guns off recklessly in a Port Charlotte neighborhood. Just after 5pm on Friday, October 9, 2026, Charlotte County deputies responded to the area of Starlite Lane in Port Charlotte after receiving multiple calls alleging a man was discharging firearms in front of... Continue Reading →

October 8, 2026 - Port Charlotte, FL A message from Sheriff Prummell: "We have been experiencing numerous Swatting calls recently and I wanted to take some time to explain the motives behind most calls received. Swatting is a dangerous form of criminal harassment in which someone deliberately makes a false emergency report—often claiming that a... Continue Reading →

October 5, 2026 - Port Charlotte, FL A juvenile has been arrested after discharging a firearm at a local park during a fight over the weekend. At around 3:00pm on Saturday, October 3, Charlotte County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to Harold Avenue Regional Park in Port Charlotte following reports of gunshots. The parties involved had... Continue Reading →