North Port Brush Fire Burns 10 Acres
A brush fire in North Port burned around 10 acres of vacant land late Sunday afternoon. Fire and rescue crews responded to the area of Havelock Avenue and Snover Avenue off of North Chamberlain... Read More.
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Traffic To Be Disrupted For Fire Training in Venice
The Rialto on the island of Venice will be closed to traffic from the exit off Business 41 to Sovrano Road at the entrance to the ER at Venice Regional Bayfront Health starting today... Read More.
Sarasota School District And SCSO End Officer Agreement
The Sarasota County School Board approved putting off-duty deputies in elementary schools starting in April, but a money issue caught many off guard at Thursday's meeting. Administrators are now tasked with having to find... Read More.
Morales To Serve As Acting North Port Police Chief
North Port City Manager Peter Lear has appointed Captain Chris Morales as Interim Police Chief. Current North Port Police Chief Kevin Vespia is set to retire next week. The City is searching for Chief... Read More.
Eight Arrested In Port Charlotte Drug Bust
After a month long investigation, the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant that resulted in the arrest of eight people. The arrests happened Thursday at 2217 Ednor Ave, in Port... Read More.
Man O’ Wars Reported Along Three Suncoast Beaches
Officials with the Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources department are warning beachgoers about Portuguese Man O' Wars that are washing up on Suncoast beaches. ABC-7 says Sarasota County Lifeguards have reported that... Read More.
Sarasota, Charlotte Co. Schools Lay Out New Safety Plans
The Sarasota County School Board voted on Thursday to put one off-duty officer or deputy at every elementary school, for the rest of this school year. The School District's Chief Operating Officer says there... Read More.
North Port Assistant Police Chief Placed On Leave
North Port's assistant police chief has been placed on administrative leave as of Wednesday, March 21, 2018. Mike Pelfrey has had a complaint filed against him, according to the city spokesman. Pelfrey has been... Read More.
Boater Missing For Over A Month Since Leaving Charlotte Harbor
A BOLO alert, which means Be On The Lookout, has been issued by the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office for a missing boater who may be endangered. Law enforcement has said that 41-year-old Benjamin Hartman... Read More.
Florida Highway Patrol Troopers To Be Stationed At Douglas High
Gov. Scott has ordered the Florida Highway Patrol to dispatch eight troopers at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School starting today (Thursday). A number of issues have come up at the school recently. The suspect's... Read More.