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Bradenton Police have implicated a man in multiple carjackings and a robbery. He remains hospitalized fighitng for his life. Police say the search for 29-year-old Cody Morrison last night led to gunfire. This did not injure any... Read More.
The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office says it needs help finding two children. It says 14-year-old Leo Townsend and 14-year-old Tyler Morris disappeared five days ago. Someone last saw them around Bermont Road in Punta Gorda. The sheriff's... Read More.
Officials warn that floodwaters may remain for a few days. However, they call it a good rehearsal for emergency management teams. WFLA-TV reports no one has opened any shelters.
State Supreme Court has a case before it that could lead to slot machines at dog and horse tracks across Florida. The court holds a hearing today on whether or not to allow slot machines... Read More.
Several people survived a pile-up yesterday in Sarasota. WFLA-TV reports a driver swerved to avoid a tree. However, that caused a crash involving three other vehicles. It happened at Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard and Duncan Avenue. Remarkably, no... Read More.
The National Weather Service says a flood watch remains for the entire region through tonight. A trough trailing southwest from Colin continues providing the energy for many showers and scattered thunderstorms today. Expect today's rainfall totals... Read More.
The school year has already ended in Charlotte County, but the district has canceled all school-related acitivites across the county because of the storm. These include summer camps, academic programs, and sports.
The governor has spoken with state and local emergency officials ahead of Colin's landfall. He has already mobilized the State Emergency Operations Center to a Level 2 activiation. The governor has advised everyone to "remain vigilant... Read More.