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Englewood man accused of faking home invasion, arson
ENGLEWOOD Fla. (WWSB) - An Englewood man has been charged with Arson after Charlotte County Deputies say he faked being attacked before trying to burn down his home. Travis Baker is charged with Arson for the Nov. 28, 2023 fire. According to investigators, Baker claimed someone broke into his home,...
Editorial: The Daily Sun's primary election recommendations
In the Sunday edition, we published our recommendations for Charlotte County primary election races. Today we complete the list of Sarasota and DeSoto County candidates we believe make the most sense for voters who have not already sent in a mail-in ballot for Tuesday’s Aug. 20 Primary Election.
Charlotte County Gears Up for Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Meeting in Port Charlotte on August 21
On August 21, the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee is set to convene at the Family Services Center in Port Charlotte, signaling a concerted step forward in the multi-faceted mission to tackle housing affordability in the region. The agenda for the 10 a.m. gathering, open to the public for participation and commentary, includes critical items such as approval of annual expenditure reports, updates on housing programs, and a review of incentive strategies designed to spur on affordable housing development.
$4 million foundation sends DeSoto students to Charlotte private school
A scholarship foundation set up by a Charlotte County doctor allows full-ride scholarships for low-income Hispanic students living in DeSoto County to attend St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School in Port Charlotte. Because of the foundation, more than 70 students from Arcadia get free transportation to the Charlotte County school that’s...
Port Charlotte's South Gulf Cove Park Court to Close for Maintenance from August 19-26
South Gulf Cove Park’s basketball and multi-use court at 10150 Amicola St. in Port Charlotte will be closed for maintenance starting August 19. The court will be off-limits for a few days while concrete repairs are made. The maintenance is set to ensure that the playing surface remains in top form. The goal is to maintain South Gulf Cove Park's sports community sustainably.
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