Freeman "The Natural" Barr, of Naples, warms up in the ring with his trainer and manager of 16 years, Steve Canton, of Fort Myers, not pictured, before a public sparring session in the parking lot of John Hall's Goal Post Grill and Sports Bar in Port Charlotte on Sunday, August 15, 2010.

The Charlotte County Sheriffa s Office arrested two drug traffickers in two separate cases over the past weekend, it reports.

The war did not end for Charlie Shaughnessy after his return from Vietnam. FUNDRAISER: Bar holds event to support program to link warriors and horses Like many veterans , he could not keep a job.

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office has issued a Silver Alert for a missing 81 year old woman.

It happens at the same time every Sunday -- like clockwork. Just minutes before noon, the lines begin forming at liquor stores, gas stations and restaurants throughout Port Charlotte -- where thirsty residents start waiting for their first shot to purchase an afternoon cocktail.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla.- It may be beautiful weather at the beach, but you may need to steer clear of the water in some areas this weekend.

Former Florida State champion and WBO title challenger Freeman 'The Natural Barr" returns to the ring on August 31st at the "War on the Peace River" event in Punta Gorda, Florida.A Barr has not been seen in the ring in almost four years, but is set to put up his gloves again to try and win the elusive title.A The event is being promoted by former ...

A St. Augustine man was killed Friday night in a wreck in Osceola County. Stephen Simpson, 44, of St.

A confessed murderer sentenced to life in prison more than three decades ago for the hired killing of Allen Leroy "Al" Rummel, an Englewood man and father of three, is seeking freedom once again.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY : Another juvenile suspect in the burglary of a Port Charlotte church turned himself in to Charlotte County Sheriff's detectives on Thursday.