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When a Day on the Water Turns Troubling: Pontoon Crash in Placida

Sunday, January 4

A boat crash in Placida has left two individuals in the hospital after their pontoon collided with a piling. It’s a stark reminder of how quickly fun in the sun can take a dangerous... Read More.

Mystery Doorbell Ringers Stir Up Suspicion in Deep Creek

Tuesday, December 30

In a peculiar turn of events, residents of Deep Creek are on high alert following reports of mysterious individuals checking doors and ringing doorbells on Monday. The strange activity unfolded along Nuremberg Boulevard and... Read More.

Two North Port Men Injured in I-75 Wreck

Friday, October 18

Two North Port men were airlifted to area hospitals after a crash Wednesday on I-75 in Sarasota County. The FHP says 52-year-old Paul Gonyon ran off the road into the median when he unknowingly... Read More.

All Eyes on the Gulf as Tropical Storm Warnings Posted from AL to FL

Friday, October 18

Forecasters say a disturbance in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico will soon become a tropical or subtropical storm that is headed for the northern Gulf Coast. On Thursday evening, the U.S. National Hurricane Center... Read More.

Ex-Punta Gorda Officer Avoids Jail Time in Death of Woman During Citizens’ Academy

Thursday, October 17

The ex-Punta Gorda police officer who fatally shot a 73-year-old woman during a citizens training exercise will not face any jail time. Lee Coel will instead plead no contest to second degree manslaughter and... Read More.

North Port Aquatic Center Opens Monday

Thursday, October 17

After months of delays, North Port’s brand new Aquatic Center is set to open Monday afternoon. The Aquatic Center had been scheduled to open during the summer, but Supervisor Patricia Sturgess told ABC-7 construction... Read More.

Elderly Venice Man Charged in Wife’s Murder

Wednesday, October 16

Authorities in Venice have charged a 94-year-old man with first-degree murder for fatally shooting his 80-year-old wife, who had been suffering from dementia. The Venice Police Department tweeted that Wayne Juhlin told detectives Monday... Read More.

Sexual Harrassment Investigation into Sarasota Co. Schools Official Wrapping Up

Wednesday, October 16

Sarasota County school officials say an investigation into sexual harassment allegations against their own Assistant Superintendent/Chief Operations Officer is expected to be done this week. Back in June, the school board hired a third... Read More.

Port Charlotte Man Arrested in Chainsaw Theft, Scam

Tuesday, October 15

Police in Charlotte County say two Port Charlotte men stole a pair of chainsaws…then tried to sell them back to the victim. Saturday night, a man told officers two chainsaws had been stolen from... Read More.

Two Dead in North Port Murder-Suicide

Monday, October 14

Police in North Port are investigating after a husband and wife were found dead over the weekend. Around 1am Saturday, police were called to a home in the 5000 block of Lady Slipper Avenue for... Read More.