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Motion to Change Judge in Coel Case Denied

Monday, June 17

A motion for the judge in the manslaughter case of a former Punta Gorda police officer has been denied. Lee Coel’s attorney filed a motion to have Judge Margaret Steinbeck removed from the case... Read More.

Charlotte County Deputy Resigns

Friday, June 14

A Charlotte County deputy resigned after investigators said he showed up drunk to a Sheriff's Office sponsored children's event. Joshua Muse admitted he made a mistake, but hopes this incident can be a learning... Read More.

Manatee County School District Job Fair

Friday, June 14

The School District of Manatee County is hiring. They’re looking for support staff like food service workers, bus drivers, and office staff. They’re holding a job fair in a week at the old Wakeland... Read More.

CCSO School Resource Deputy Resigns After ‘Alcohol Incident’ at Explorers Event

Thursday, June 13

A Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office school resource deputy has resigned after he allegedly showed up to a Sheriff Explorers event drunk. Deputy First Class Joshua Muse was helping pack canned food for the post... Read More.

Algae Bloom Along Lemon Bay Delays Englewood Sailing Camp

Thursday, June 13

A new blue-green algae bloom has forced summer plans for some Englewood kids to be rescheduled. The Englewood Sailing Association's summer camp for kids had to cancel its first session this week along Lemon... Read More.

North Port Residents Facing Large Tax Hike

Thursday, June 13

Residents of North Port could be seeing a big hike in their tax rate to cover the costs of a host of new projects. The city announced this week that the city's tax rate... Read More.

Wear Blue Friday

Thursday, June 13

On Friday, make sure you wear blue! Manatee Memorial Hospital wants to encourage everyone to wear blue to bring awareness of men’s health. The hospital says remind the men in your life, to have... Read More.

Former UF Player Denied Bond in Murder Case

Thursday, June 13

The former University of Florida football player accused of killing his then-girlfriend and mother of his children in 2016 is now facing murder charges in Lee County. Earl "Tony" Joiner was denied bond after going... Read More.

Death Investigation at Fort Myers Beach

Thursday, June 13

A death investigation is underway on Fort Myers Beach. Lee County deputies arrived to the scene around 10 a.m. across the street from the Fort Myers Beach Town Hall in the area of 2532... Read More.

North Port to Defer Impact Fees for New Hampton Inn

Thursday, June 13

North Port city commissioners this week agreed to defer impact fees for the proposed Hampton Inn & Suites, the city's first new hotel in more than 45 years. The board said they will also... Read More.