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ICYMI: EXPOSED TO BLACK MOLD? The fear of Classroom 138
07/27/2025

ICYMI:

EXPOSED TO BLACK MOLD? The fear of Classroom 138

VENICE — When 5-year-old Persephone Brannon, affectionately known as PJ, entered kindergarten at Garden Elementary in Venice last year, she loved it.

DROWNING: Authorities investigate man's death at area beach
07/27/2025

DROWNING: Authorities investigate man's death at area beach

VENICE — Authorities are investigating a drowning at Venice Beach.

MISSING: Authorities looking for area native
07/27/2025

MISSING: Authorities looking for area native

NORTH PORT — An area native who attends Harvard University is missing and now local authorities are looking into the case.

Big changes could be coming for Charlotte County Schools! The district is considering lowering its millage rate, which c...
07/25/2025

Big changes could be coming for Charlotte County Schools! The district is considering lowering its millage rate, which could impact local taxes and school funding. Earlier this year, Michelle Weir, principal of Florida SouthWestern State Collegiate High School, shared an update on the school’s growth. The district had budgeted 128 new positions for 2025, but a hiring freeze has now been proposed for next year.

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MURDOCK — Despite facing an estimated $9.5 million shortfall, the Charlotte County School Board is rolling back a proposed millage rate not to exceed 6.28 mills. This year’s rate is

You still have time to vote!🌍✨ Born Abroad, Building a Life Here ✨🌍Meet our four incredible July FIERCE nominees — women...
07/24/2025

You still have time to vote!
🌍✨ Born Abroad, Building a Life Here ✨🌍
Meet our four incredible July FIERCE nominees — women who left everything behind to build bold, beautiful lives in the U.S. 🇺🇸

💪 Ama (Romania): Waited 7 years and 8 tries for her green card. Now she's living her American dream with strength and grace.

🌟 Liana (Greece): A proud business owner lifting up women while honoring her roots.

💖 Mehtap (Turkey): Brings light and kindness everywhere she goes, inspiring others through culture and connection.

🌼 Heidemarie (Germany): A lifelong giver, helping others feel at home through decades of service.

🗳 Vote DAILY for your favorite at sunfiercewomen.com!
Let’s celebrate these powerful journeys and show them some FIERCE love! 💥

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Lanes to close tonight for new Sunseeker light at US 41
07/24/2025

TRAFFIC ALERT: Lanes to close tonight for new Sunseeker light at US 41

CHARLOTTE HARBOR — A long-promised traffic light in front of the Sunseeker Resort will be operational soon, transportation officials say.

Charlotte County schools face $9.5 million shortfall
07/23/2025

Charlotte County schools face $9.5 million shortfall

PORT CHARLOTTE — At a Thursday morning meeting, Charlotte County Public School Board members will tackle a projected $9.5 million budget shortfall.

Police, state officers announce arrest in fake Amazon driver robbery
07/23/2025

Police, state officers announce arrest in fake Amazon driver robbery

NORTH PORT — The North Port Police Department, in collaboration with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, announced the arrest of three men for their suspected involved in a targeted

CHARLOTTE COUNTY: Paving work starts Monday for south parking lot at Englewood Beach
07/23/2025

CHARLOTTE COUNTY: Paving work starts Monday for south parking lot at Englewood Beach

ENGLEWOOD — With the north parking lot open, Charlotte County workers will shift their focus to fixing up the south lot and the drop-off circle at Englewood Beach, officials announced

Cops: Two charged with s*x act on flight
07/23/2025

Cops: Two charged with s*x act on flight

SARASOTA — A couple from Connecticut was arrested after arriving on a commercial flight to the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

CONSERVATIVE LEADERS SOUND WARNING: Immigration enforcement faces detention bed crunch
07/23/2025

CONSERVATIVE LEADERS SOUND WARNING:
Immigration enforcement faces detention bed crunch

TALLAHASSEE — Federal officials are “overwhelmed” by the number of undocumented immigrants being locked up as part of President Donald Trump’s mass deportation plan because of a detention-bed shortage, according

🔥 It’s time to VOTE for your FIERCE Woman of the Year! 🔥Our 12 incredible monthly winners from April 2024–March 2025 are...
07/23/2025

🔥 It’s time to VOTE for your FIERCE Woman of the Year! 🔥
Our 12 incredible monthly winners from April 2024–March 2025 are in the running — and YOUR daily vote at sunfiercewomen.com can help crown the ultimate FIERCE Woman of the Year! 👑💥
✨ Each nominee has inspired our community with her strength, purpose, and fierce energy — now it’s time to celebrate them all.
🎟 PLUS — Tickets are NOW ON SALE for the FIERCE & Business Women 2025 Showcase!
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