The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office announced its ongoing efforts to monitor sexual offenders in the community through active field checks, modern tracking tools, and public engagement initiatives. Officials emphasized strict enforcement of registration laws while encouraging residents to stay informed…
There were three companies in a city associated with Charlotte County that received FDA citations as a result of three inspections conducted in the county in 2025, according to reports…
The Desoto County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning about romance scams targeting residents of all ages. Sheriff James F. Potter explains how these scams work and offers advice on…
There were three companies in a city associated with Charlotte County that received three FDA inspections in 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Arcadia saw a 579.4% rise in Medicaid disbursements for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment in 2024, highlighting a significant shift in service utilization and reimbursement trends.
There was one company in a city associated with Charlotte County that received an FDA inspection in April, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
There was one company in a city associated with Lee County that received FDA citations as a result of one inspection conducted in the county over the first quarter of…
There were two companies in cities associated with Charlotte County that received two FDA inspections in the first quarter of 2026, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The Food and Drug Administration performed an inspection of OneBlood, Inc. in Port Charlotte on April 9, focusing on blood and blood products, according to information available on the FDA’s…
The Food and Drug Administration visited Ali-Rob, Inc. in Punta Gorda on Feb. 19 to assess food composition, standards, labeling, economics and foodborne biological hazards, data from the FDA website…
Desoto County Sheriff Jim Potter marks National Police Week by honoring fallen law enforcement officers locally and nationwide. His statement reflects on past sacrifices within DeSoto County’s history and encourages…
Arcadia Medicaid providers billed $4,947,843 in 2024 for Evaluation and Management services, a 32.9% rise from the prior year.
North Port saw a 163.7% rise in Medicaid payments for the Vision Services category in 2024, highlighting notable shifts in utilization and payment structures.
Medicaid payments connected to the Medicine Services and Procedures category in Punta Gorda surged by 225.9% in 2024, highlighting shifts in service utilization and payment structures.
In 2024, Englewood Medicaid providers billed $12,890 for Medicine Services and Procedures, reflecting a 0.2% increase from the prior year.
Medicaid payments for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment services in Port Charlotte surged by 134.8% in 2024, signaling a shift in health care utilization and provider reimbursements.
The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with Charlotte Behavioral Health Care to bring licensed mental health clinicians into both community interactions and jail settings. The initiative focuses on providing…
Sheriff James F. Potter has outlined several proactive strategies for DeSoto County residents aimed at preventing crime. The message emphasizes cooperation between law enforcement and citizens through practical steps like…
On February 11, 2026, the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office held a ceremony to recognize Deputy Jose Trujillo and Sergeant Niurvis Nunez for their actions during a deputy-involved shooting on January…
The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office has reiterated the importance of keeping children safe in the digital world, emphasizing ongoing concerns about online safety.
There was one company in a city associated with Charlotte County that received an FDA inspection in December 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
There was one company in a city associated with Charlotte County that received FDA citations as a result of one inspection conducted in the county over the third quarter of…
There was one company in a city associated with Charlotte County that received an FDA inspection in the third quarter of 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry located across West Florida News publication area was approved…
In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Retail Trade employers across West Florida News publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via…
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