Attorney: Winston “relieved”

A lawyer for Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston says the Heisman hopeful feels relieved.Timothy Jansen says Winston has focused even more on football now that he no longer faces charges in a... Read More.

More Disabled People Receiving Access

Most disabled Floridians soon move off a waiting list to access services.The legislature this year approved $36 million to take 750 people off that list and start receiving services.However, the... Read More.

Study: Transit Use Up, Commutes Down

Jokes about Floridians exiting their air-conditioned homes only to enter their air-conditioned cars may be on their way out. A study released Wednesday by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group found that people living... Read More.

Manasota Key Jetty Proposed

Charlotte County may soon propose a rock jetty at the southern tip of Manasota Key to help stem erosion and maintain Stump Pass. That's the preferred option of county officials, who have been given... Read More.

Constance Cleared

Now that an ethics board has cleared Charlotte County Commissioners Tricia Duffy and Chris Constance of allegations made by two individuals, those people are criticizing the state's review process. The Englewood Sun reports Robert... Read More.

Tour De Cure Kickoff Is Tomorrow

Train­ing Time and Real Bikes Engle­wood team will hold a kick-off rid­ing event for the 2014 Tour de Cure tomorrow from 8am to noon. You're encouraged join in and learn about the Tour de... Read More.

Sarasota Man Sentenced For Molesting Girl

A man who molested a Sarasota County girl has been sentenced to 30 years in prison.  The Herald-Tribune reports Eric Miranda-Lopez was convicted in October of lewd and lascivious molestation of a victim under... Read More.

Hines To Chair Sarasota County Commission

District 5 Commissioner Charles Hines  was elected Chair of the Sarasota County Commission today.  3rd District Commissioner Christine Robinson, was elected Vice Chair.    They'll take over those jobs as of January 1st 2014.   Hines,... Read More.

Port Charlotte Getting Segway Patrols

You’ve seen the Sheriff’s Office Community Policing Officers in your neighborhoods and business areas in cars, on bikes and on foot. Starting today they'll also be seen on ‘police package’ Segways.   The Sheriff’s Office... Read More.

Cabbie Saves Family From Fire

A cab driver today saved a family in North Fort Myers after its mobile home went up in flames.Fire officials say the home on Tamiami Trail had a woman and two children... Read More.