Governor discussing sentencing laws

The governor tours the state this week to discuss sentencing laws. Rick Scott opposes proposals to reduce sentences for convicted criminals. Scott highlighting a series of public safety proposals that have passed since he took office. Two... Read More.

FL gas prices fall

Gas prices dropped a little in Florida over the holiday weekend. AAA reported the state's average regular unleaded price for yesterday at $3.593. That represented a half-cent drop from Saturday, and a three-cent drop... Read More.

Nokomis Beach Closed

The Florida Health Department closed Nokomis Beach for swimming yesterday afternoon after water tests showed high bacteria levels. The problem is the enterococci bacteria, which forced the closing of the beaches in Venice... Read More.

Deputies looking for ID in bike theft

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office continues looking for the man who it says took a woman's bike from the Gardens of Gulf Cove. The woman claims it happened at the recreation center on Monday. The office... Read More.

Florida beaches ranked 13th for cleanliness

The Natural Resources Defense Council thinks well of Florida's beaches. The council has ranked the state's beaches 13th in cleanliness. This year's Testing the Waters report examines water quality and the testing process. Delaware, New Hampshire, and... Read More.

More Chikungunya Cases Reported

The State health Department says there are now 4-cases of chikungunya fever in Southwest Florida. The herald-Tribune's reporting wtwo people in Sarasota and Manatee counties appear to have gotten the disease on... Read More.

Charlotte County Water-Sewer Rates Going Up

There are some unhappy Charlotte County residents today after County Commissioners voted 4-1 today to raise utility bills. WINK reports Charlotte County Utilities officials say they can't keep up when it comes to... Read More.

Election today for Radel’s seat

A special election today produces a new member of Congress. Trey Radel resigned his 19th District seat following his drug arrest. Voters in Lee and Collier counties can choose from Republican Curt Clawson, Democrat April Freeman,... Read More.