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The Venice Museum and Archives and the Kentucky Military Institute Alumni Association are hosting the exhibit "Kentucky Military Institute: Celebrating 37 Years in Venice." The display continues through June 12 as part of the... Read More.

Kenneth Stoddard, who is charged with child abuse in his daughter's death, is out of jail on bond. Under conditions of his $50,000 surety bond, Kenneth Stoddard, 35, cannot leave Sarasota or Manatee counties... Read More.

Two Manatee County schools, Wakeland Elementary Johnson Middle, were locked down briefly this afternoon after authorities say someone fired a gun in the air on school property behind Johnson Middle School. The Manatee... Read More.

FWC's looking into what caused to boats to collide just east of Boca Grande in Bull Bay this afternoon. Fox4 reports the crash sent two people to the hospital..Charlotte County EMS says one... Read More.

PORT CHARLOTTE — Culver’s, a fast-growing Midwest restaurant chain popular for its “ButterBurgers” and fresh frozen custards, will soon make its debut in Charlotte County. On Tuesday, the County Commission unanimously approved a final detail... Read More.

Students from Charlotte High School take their art down Tuesday from their exhibit at Port Charlotte Town Center. However, the space does not remain bare long. Work from students from Port Charlotte... Read More.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - The Florida House is poised to approve a $74 billion budget. The House is scheduled to give a final vote today on its spending plan. The Florida Senate passed its rival... Read More.

(PORT CHARLTTE) The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for any information that will assist detectives in the unsolved armed robberies that occurred on April 5, 2013. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s... Read More.

After nearly four hours of deliberation, a Charlotte County jury today convicted Christopher Roberts on all four counts of sexual battery involving an 11-year old girl. The Englewood Sun reports the girl... Read More.

Domestic partners may now have certain privileges only afforded to spouses until recently, including having a say in medical and burial arrangements. To register as domestic partners, pick up a packet in the... Read More.