Passed Out Man in Jail After Dog Found Dead

The North Port Police Department has arrested a man on felony animal abuse charges causing death. Police made a visit to 62-year-old Roman Shkraba's home where a 12-year-old Cocker Spaniel was having trouble breathing... Read More.

Coast Guard Changes Drawbridge Schedule

A change is coming to the drawbridges in Manatee and Sarasota Counties. Boaters will likely have to wait a bit longer after the Coast Guard has reduced the number of bridge openings to just... Read More.

Family Safe After Venice Fire

The Venice Fire Department was busy Thursday after a fire broke out at 836 Riviera St. on the island of Venice. Crews were called shortly after 5:15 in the evening where the house had... Read More.

SCF-Venice Offers PI Course

The Venice campus of the State College of Florida will offer a six-day course teaching you how to be a private investigator. The course will begin in January and will focus on several rules... Read More.

Daylight Saving Time Challenged In FL Senate

A Florida Senator has filed a bill to exempt the state from daylight saving time. Republican Senator Greg Steube, who represents Sarasota County and western Charlotte County, filed the bill to allow Florida to... Read More.

North Port Skate Park Vandalized With Swastika

The skate park in North Port has been tagged and now the suspect has charges against him. The North Port Police Department has arrested 38-year-old James Williams Jr. on multiple charges for the damage... Read More.