Man who Claimed to be Victim, Now a Suspect

A man who claimed to be a robbery victim is now considered a suspect after getting shot multiple times in North Port on Thursday night. The North Port Police Department spent hours investigating off... Read More.

Man’s Body Found in Pond

A man’s body has been found in a pond near University Parkway and Tuttle Avenue in Manatee County. Deputies were called around 10:45am after the body was seen floating in a pond east of... Read More.

New Treatment for Vets

A series of alternative treatment options could soon be available for U.S. military veterans with traumatic brain injuries or post-traumatic stress disorder. The law signed on Thursday by Gov. Ron DeSantis will allow the... Read More.

Another Huge Drug Bust

A three weeks-long investigation culminated in a large drug bust by the Collier County Sheriff's Office and the United States Postal Investigative Services. The two agencies seized 54.5 pounds of marijuana, 93 grams of... Read More.

Construction Begins on Large Area Water PRoject

Construction is now underway on phase one of a $12 million project to connect a regional drinking water supply system with the City of Punta Gorda’s water treatment plant.Phase one consists of installing... Read More.

Crime Scene Troll Arrested

Deputies arrested a man this morning after they said he filmed a law enforcement investigation and harassed multiple people at the scene. Ian McGuire is now facing several criminal charges, including harassing a witness,... Read More.

Director of Cannabis Visits Sarasota

The new state Director of Cannabis, Holly Bell, spoke to the Downtown Sarasota Condo Association this morning at the Ritz-Carlton. Bell’s appearance was part of the group’s annual forum on optimal living. Bell... Read More.