Authorities charged a Sarasota County man with animal cruelty this week, more than a year after he allegedly left a dog unattended that later died, according to Charlotte County Animal Control. Dustin Allen Martel, 32, of the 600 block of … Find out how to read more online.

VENICE — A registered sexual offender was arrested this week for additional molestations that reportedly took place at a local school two years ago. On Tuesday, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office arrested Tyler Joseph Kuntz, 23, of the 6000 block … Find out how to read more online.

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: • Duwayne Eugene Akins, 41, 23500 block of Charleston Circle, Port Charlotte. Charges: DUI and two counts of resisting arrest. Bond: $2,750. • Rasheeda Fowler, 32, 12200 block of Henley Avenue, … Find out how to read more online.

PUNTA GORDA — A man who had recently been released from Charlotte County Jail showed up at his former residence with an ax and demanded the current tenants leave, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office. One of the victims … Find out how to read more online.

A North Port man was badly injured Saturday night after being struck by a car as he ran across Gulf Boulevard in St. Pete Beach, the Tampa Bay Times reported. The pedestrian, Eric Jack Hampton, 58, was taken to Bayfront … Find out how to read more online.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY — Beginning Monday, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office will increase traffic enforcement at the following locations: Speed enforcement: • Entire length of Olean Boulevard, Port Charlotte. • Entire length of Bermont Road, east of Punta Gorda. Traffic light/stop … Find out how to read more online.

LEE COUNTY — A Deep Creek woman was arrested Thursday during a prostitution sting that netted 12 arrests, according to a Lee County Sheriff’s report. Jennifer Carter, 30, of the 2500 block of Luther Road, was charged with prostitution and … Find out how to read more online.

PORT CHARLOTTE — A note left on the front door led to the arrests Wednesday of a man and woman in connection with the burglary of a home on the 2200 block of Lakeshore Circle, according to a Charlotte County … Find out how to read more online.

ARCADIA — A Fort Myers man is in custody for allegedly slaying of an Arcadia resident. The shooting occurred after an altercation over a gun. According to an Arcadia Police Department report, Keith Lamont Clark, 28, told officers 29-year-old Rashard … Find out how to read more online.

SARASOTA COUNTY — The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has arrested an Osprey man after blood found at the scene of a business burglary connected him to the crime, officials say. According to an SCSO report, in January 2012, two suspects … Find out how to read more online.