Steube to Run For Open US House Seat
Florida State Senator Greg Steube will be leaving his post in order to run for the US House seat that will be vacated when Tom Rooney's term expires later this year. The 17th U.S.... Read More.
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Orlando Doctor Has License Suspended
An Orlando-based doctor has been arrested after it was determined that she gave vaccinations without the full dosage to children. Police say Dr. Ishrat Sohail may have given limited dosages to about 500 children... Read More.
Cardinal Mooney School In Sarasota Closed After Threats Made
Another day and more threats to a school, this time Cardinal Mooney in Sarasota. A text message was sent out overnight Sunday saying school would not be in session due to threats that had... Read More.
Venice Man Gets 330 Years in Prison on Child Sex Crimes
A Venice man has been sentenced to 330 years in federal prison on charges of traveling with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct and for possessing, receiving, and producing child pornography. A jury... Read More.
State Rep. Good Hosts Town Hall on Gun Reform
The newest member of the Florida House is already at work. State Rep Margaret Good was in Sarasota over the weekend, hosting a town hall on gun violence and gun reform before a crowd... Read More.
North Port Man Hit, Killed Along Taylor Rd. in Punta Gorda
A North Port man is dead after he was hit by a car as he was walking along Taylor Road in Punta Gorda. The crash happened around 11 Saturday night. The unidentified man was... Read More.
Man Convicted Of 2013 Murder Sentenced To Death
A jury left no doubt as to the future of a Florida man convicted last week of abduction, rape and murder of an eight-year-old girl in 2013. The jury took only a few minutes... Read More.
Venice Man Sentenced To Over 300 Years
A Venice man is sentenced to over 300 years in federal prison, for traveling overseas with the intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct and for possessing, receiving, and producing child pornography. 56-year-old David... Read More.
Trio Of Bad Decisions Lead To Arrest Of Sarasota Man
A traffic stop in Sarasota landed a man behind bars due to drugs and paraphernalia that was found inside his car. The 2nd mistake that 30-year-old Ryan Snyder made was deciding to flee the... Read More.
“Special Deputy” Status Being Discussed By Lawmakers
Training that school personnel would undergo that would allow them to be designated "special deputies" is being discussed in the Florida Legislature. Law enforcement would designate the personnel who could carry weapons on school... Read More.