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13 min ago | WINK-TV Fort Myers

Charlotte County does away with PE class

On the same day the Institute of Medicine recommended that schools add more physical education for students, WINK News has learned Charlotte County is cutting the class.

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Related Topix: Kids, Family

3 hrs ago | NBC2 News

Port Charlotte man finds meth, turns it in

A Port Charlotte man called the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Wednesday morning after he found an unlocked safe containing what he suspected to be drugs outside his house.

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Related Topix: Port Charlotte, FL, Drugs, Fort Myers, FL, Marco Island, FL

Wed May 22, 2013

Venice Gondolier

Teachers honored for STEMsmart work

Gulf Coast Community Foundation recognized more than 120 middle and high-school educators from Sarasota and Charlotte counties earlier this month at a celebration at the Venice Yacht Club for teachers in its STEMsmart initiative.

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Sarasota County, FL

FOX 4 Now

Traffic stop leads to drug arrest of Punta Gorda man

A sharp-eyed Charlotte County deputy noticed someone behind the wheel when he shouldn't have been and made a traffic stop resulting in a drug arrest Tuesday.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Punta Gorda, FL

North Port Sun

Police remember their fallen

SUN PHOTO BY AL HEMINGWAY Police cadets stand at attention at the Fallen Officer's Memorial at FOP Lodge 66 in Charlotte Harbor Tuesday.

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Related Topix: Charlotte Harbor, FL, Port Charlotte, FL

FOX 4 Now

Charlotte school employee busted for DUI in school parking lot

A Charlotte County school employee was arrested Tuesday morning for DUI in the parking lot of Baker Center Elementary in Punta Gorda.

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Related Topix: Punta Gorda, FL

North Port Sun

Local crime in decline

Residents in Charlotte County can sleep a little more soundly after a recent survey found the overall local crime rate dropped more than 13.4 percent from 2011 to 2012.

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Tue May 21, 2013

North Port Sun

Good Shepherd students honor officers

PHOTO PROVIDED BY RUTH UZONYI The Junior Leadership Charlotte Class of 2013 worked to develop leadership skills and to learn about career options and how to make a difference in the community by raising funds for its class project in support of the Center for Abuse and Rape Emergencies of Charlotte County.

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Related Topix: Harbour Heights, FL

North Port Sun

ID sought in credit card fraud

Detectives are requesting assistance in identifying a man suspected in the fraudulent use of a credit card earlier this month at the Walmart Super Center on Kings Highway in Port Charlotte.

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Related Topix: Port Charlotte, FL

North Port Sun

North Port High is STEMsmart School of the Year

The foundation recognized more than 120 middle-and high-school educators from Sarasota and Charlotte counties earlier this month at a celebration at the Venice Yacht Club for teachers in its STEMsmart initiative , presenting special awards to 12 teachers for innovative work in science and math education, with the evening culminating in the ... (more)

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Sarasota County, FL

NBC2 News

'Beyond Scared Straight' episode filmed in Charlotte

Film crews from A&E Network's "Beyond Scared Straight" were in Charlotte County over this past weekend documenting Charlotte County's "Fresh Start" program.

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Related Topix: Entertainment, Television, Beyond Scared Straight

Mon May 20, 2013

North Port Sun

Puppy love

SUN PHOTO BY SUE PAQUIN Camp Bow Wow held a free grand opening, "bark-b-que" and adoption festival Saturday in Port Charlotte.

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Related Topix: Port Charlotte, FL

North Port Sun

CCSO seeking ID of persons of interest

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office is asking for information concerning two persons of interest concerning an overnight burglary at a Charlotte Harbor business last Wednesday.

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Related Topix: Charlotte Harbor, FL

Sun May 19, 2013

North Port Sun

Nailing down skilled labor

Every time Mike Kozenieski works with any of the big, top 10 contractors, they always ask him the same question: How's the labor there? Kozenieski, president of Sea Breeze Electric of Port Charlotte, said there is an across-the-board shortage of skilled workers - carpenters, electricians, HVAC, masons, and plumbers - and it is going to take a long ... (more)

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Related Topix: Port Charlotte, FL, Palm Beach, FL, North Palm Beach, FL, Home Building, Home, Collier County, FL

North Port Sun

Find out how to read more online.

SUN PHOTO BY TAMI GARCIA, tgarcia@sun-herald.com Elizabeth Gruca and Letitia Guido move the tassels on their caps Friday afternoon at the Charlotte Performing Arts Center in Punta Gorda, after being recognized officially by Charlotte County Public Schools superintendent Doug Whittaker as graduates.

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Related Topix: Punta Gorda, FL

Sat May 18, 2013

North Port Sun

Culver's breaks ground

SUN PHOTO BY DONNELL BATES A Culver's Restaurant is coming to town this fall. It will be the first in Florida for the Wisconsin-based chain.

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Related Topix: Port Charlotte, FL

North Port Sun

CCSO serves second search warrant in Parkside; one arrested

Sheriff's Office Narcotics detectives served a search warrant Friday morning at Sunshine Villas in Port Charlotte and arrested a man on charges of sale and delivery of cocaine and possession of marijuana.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Port Charlotte, FL, Marijuana

North Port Sun

Christine R. Shannon

Christine R. Shannon, 85, of Port Charlotte, Fla., passed away peacefully Saturday, May 4, 2013, in her home, surrounded by family.

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Related Topix: Port Charlotte, FL, North Port, FL

Fri May 17, 2013

WebWire

Florida Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Mistakes

Florida is unique with its Bankruptcy Exemptions. While homeowners can protect some or all of their equity in their home if they claim the 'homestead exemption,' their other exemptions are very limited when they do claim this exemption.

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Related Topix: Economics News, Bankruptcy

Thu May 16, 2013

North Port Sun

'Something old' aids United Way

Employing "something old" in its recent fundraising campaign, the United Way of Charlotte County soared past its goal of $900,000, reaching $944,000. "I don't know what exactly to attribute it to," said executive director Carrie Blackwell Hussey.

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Related Topix: Punta Gorda, FL, Englewood, FL, Port Charlotte, FL, North Port, FL