Author: Cecilia Lewis
Southwest Florida Blue Crab Trap Closure Ending Early On July 17
Southwest Florida Blue Crab Trap Closure Ending Early On July 17
Recreational and commercial blue crab traps can be placed back in southwest Florida waters starting Monday, July 17. The blue crab trap closure included... Read More.
DeSoto County Sheriffs Office Makes Significant Arrest
On July 13, 2023, the DeSoto County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) made a significant arrest that ensured the safety of our community. Christopher Hodges, a dangerous individual with a history of violence, was apprehended following... Read More.
Sarasota County Takes Action: Smoking Prohibited at Public Beaches and Parks Starting October 1
In a significant move, the Sarasota County commissioners have unanimously agreed to implement a ban on smoking cigarettes and filtered cigars at all county beaches and parks, effective October 1, 2023. In preparation for... Read More.
Farmers Insurance To Pull Out Of Florida
Farmers Insurance on Tuesday, Farmers Insurance became the latest property insurance company to pull out of Florida. The decision will impact roughly 100,000 policyholders in the state. Due to state law, Farmers... Read More.
Wrong Way Driver Takes Life Of 32 Year Old In Englewood
ENGLEWOOD — A three car accident took the life of a 32-year-old man died Saturday night. The fatality was the result of a wrong way driver.
The crash occurred around 8:44 p.m. along... Read More.
Sarasota County Commissioners To Discuss Controversial Rezoning Preposition
Sarasota County commissioners will meet tomorrow to discuss the decision to rezone property which Land America LLC, a Delaware company, wants to develop. They are proposing an apartment complex called Englewood... Read More.
Governor Appoints Punta Gorda Police Chief To Marjory Stoneman Douglas Public Safety Commission
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Pamela Davis, Daniel Foganholi, and John Newman to the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Public Safety Commission.
Pamela Davis
Davis is the Chief of Police for the Punta Gorda... Read More.
Two More Cases Of Malaria Reported In Sarasota County
Sarasota County - According to the Florida Department of Health, Sarasota County has recorded two more confirmed cases of malaria, bringing the total number of recent cases of this mosquito-borne illness in the area... Read More.