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Paul Ryan said he won’t defend Donald Trump
House Speaker Paul Ryan told fellow Republicans Monday he will no longer defend GOP nominee Donald Trump and will instead use the next 29 days to focus on preserving his party’s hold on Congress.
International sex crimes fugitive found dead in Charlotte County
Colombian fugitive Mauricio Espinosa Torres was found dead in Charlotte County, the sheriff’s office said Thursday. Deputies said Torres, also known as Carlos, was found dead of an apparent suicide.
Fatal crash reported along SR-29 in Ochopee
The Florida Highway Patrol is responding to a fatal crash near the intersection of SR-29 and US-41 in Collier County.
Lehigh Acres man charged with DUI manslaughter in April crash
A Lehigh Acres man has been charged with DUI manslaughter in connection with a crash earlier this year, that killed his passenger.
POLL: Who do you think had the strongest debate performance?
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton faced off in the second 2016 presidential debate Sunday night. Who do you think had the strongest debate performance?
3 arrested in drug raid at Port Charlotte home
Charlotte County deputies arrested three people on several drug charges following a raid at a Port Charlotte home Wednesday.
Authorities from Florida to Tennessee look for missing girl
Investigators from Florida to Tennessee are now searching for a 4-year-old girl they say was taken from her home in central Florida by a longtime family friend.
Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office ‘911’ system malfunctioning
The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office says its ‘911’ system is malfunctioning. Those with an emergency are being asked to call 941-639-0013 until further notice.
Several burglaries, robberies reported along McGregor Blvd.
There’s been a rash of robberies and burglaries to businesses near McGregor Boulevard, and one burglary was caught on camera.