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Fire breaks out at Port Charlotte eatery
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (WWSB) - A fire broke out at Wally’s BBQ in Port Charlotte early Saturday morning, but thanks to a quick response by Fire Rescue, the restaurant appears to have suffered nearly no damage. Luckily for the restauranteurs, Port Charlotte Fire Rescue is just two doors down....
Port Charlotte man sentenced to federal prison for wire fraud related to NASA’s space launch system
ORLANDO, Fla. (WWSB) - Steven Lukens, of Port Charlotte, was sentenced to 21 months in federal prison for wire fraud related to NASA’s space launch system. The court also ordered Lukens to forfeit $271,024.35, which is traceable to proceeds of the offense. Lukens was also ordered to pay $689,280.03 in restitution.
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