Senate Stands In The Way of Primary Texting Bill
Florida is trying to fall in line with 43 other states by putting a ban on texting while driving. If the bill is passed by the Florida House it will then go to the... Read More.
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Sarasota Co. Man Charged With Shooting Son-in-Law
A violent family altercation that led to a shooting last month has now led to charges being filed against one man. This week, the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested Douglas Blanco, who they say... Read More.
Charlotte Co. Deputies Find Stolen Car At Bottom of Lake
It took nearly four years, but police in Charlotte County have finally recovered a stolen car...albeit from the bottom of a lake. Deputies on patrol with the Aviation Unit spotted the white Ford Taurus... Read More.
Sarasota Co. Schools to Work With Students In March 14 Walkout
In conjunction with a series of school walkout events planned for March 14, the Sarasota County School district says they are trying to work with students and school administrators to plan an observance on... Read More.
Fire Crews Respond to Motorcycle Fire in Venice
Sarasota County firefighters were awoken yesterday morning to a call of an early morning motorcycle fire. Just before 7am, crews were called to the scene near Venice Avenue and Greencove Road. The bike fire... Read More.
Extra School Resource Officer Coming to Venice Schools
Venice Elementary School will soon get a new School Resource Officer. Mayor John Holic made the proposal to allocate already existing police funds to increase police presence at Venice schools. The new funding would... Read More.
FDLE Investigation Continues Into FHP Response to High-Profile DUI
The conduct of two Florida Highway Patrol troopers who responded to a pair of crashes involving former Assistant State Attorney Jessie Weissman is still being investigated, more than 18 months later. No charges were... Read More.
Venice Elementary Principal Leaving for Riverview HS
The principal of Venice Elementary School is leaving at the end of the year to be the new boss at Riverview High School. Erin del Castillo previously worked at the high school as an... Read More.
Robbers, $10,000 Necklace Missing After Altercation in Port Charlotte
A man was apparently robbed outside the Paddy Wagon Irish Pub in Port Charlotte Sunday. The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office is looking for two black men who were part of the robbery that saw... Read More.
Termination Lawsuit Ends In Payment In North Port
The city of North Port has decided to pay a former city employee $60,000 in damages as part of a federal lawsuit. Steve Uebelacker, a former captain of criminal investigations, sued the city for... Read More.