FWC: Alligator Mating Season Is Underway

VENICE- Tennis players at the Englewood Sports Complex got a bit of a shock this week when an alligator showed up on the court. Mating season has begun and typically lasts through June. Gators... Read More.

Sarasota Co. On ‘High Risk’ For Wildfires

SARASOTA COUNTY- We're only midway through wildfire season, and the worst is yet to come, according to the Florida Department of Agriculture. The department puts Sarasota County at 'high' on the fire danger index.... Read More.

Pedestrian Deaths On The Rise In Florida

Researchers with the Governors Highway Safety Association says a sharp increase in pedestrian deaths in Florida is due to walkers being distracted by cellphones and other personal devices. Nearly 6,000 deaths happened in 2016,... Read More.

Woman Who Threatened Crew Team Out On Bond

The woman who has been charged with threatening to shoot a group of high school athletes who were near her property has been released on $180 thousand bond. Donna Betts, wife of Allman Brothers... Read More.

Sarasota County leaders find money for projects

Sarasota County leaders have come up with 33 million dollars to commit to several projects, including the northern extension of the Legacy Trail, the new Venice Library, and south county courthouse improvements. The Herald... Read More.